Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 27–24 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–21 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:06) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 45 for no gain (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Wil…
- Game date
- 2006-12-24
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–24 on 2006-12-24. Paul Manning posted a game-high +16.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Houston Texans | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:27) 36-R.Dayne right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(5:51) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson].
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 85-A.Moorehead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Completed pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage by HOU's #98 Peek.)
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:22) 8-D.Carr pass short right to 44-V.Leach for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(1:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(6:58) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(2:46) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:02) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:27TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-6
(10:27) 36-R.Dayne right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:51TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 0-13
(5:51) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:07TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 37
- Score
- 6-14
(1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:58XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:22TD AMA. MooreheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 13-14
(8:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 85-A.Moorehead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Completed pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage by HOU's #98 Peek.)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:16XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:22TD VLV. LeachPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 14-20
(:22) 8-D.Carr pass short right to 44-V.Leach for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:27FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 17-21
(1:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 24
- Score
- 17-24
(6:58) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:46TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 23-24
(2:46) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:41XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 24-27
(:02) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.41 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 3R. Dayne · Houston Texans · Rushing · +8.16 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4
Derek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.98 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 5K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 6
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 7V. Leach · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8A. Moorehead · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Paul Manning — IND · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+16.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson].
Biggest single play (-4.54 EPA): D. Rhodes — (10:06) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 45 for no gain (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-92-A.Weaver at IND 47. 92-A.Weaver to IND 47 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +16.2% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +16.41 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 23 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +7.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.327 | +0.230 |
| Offensive success rate | 61.4% | 54.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.608 | +0.347 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.051 | +0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.327 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.7% | 38.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 7 drives, +18.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 7 drives, +18.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — R. Dayne
- Houston Texans — R. Dayne
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Moorehead (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — V. Leach (Derek Carr pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) 36-R.Dayne right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:23) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 5:46) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 37 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 0:58) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q2 8:22); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 8:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 8-D.Carr pass short right to 44-V.Leach for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:16) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 2:41) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 85-A.Moorehead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Completed pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage by HOU's #98 Peek.)
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 45 for no gain (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-92-A.Weaver at IND 47. 92-A.Weaver to IND 47 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 81-B.Fletcher to HOU 7 for 23 yards (24-C.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 45 for no gain (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-92-A.Weaver at IND 47. 92-A.Weaver to IND 47 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 85-A.Moorehead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Completed pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage by HOU's #98 Peek.)
- Houston Texans (Q3 10:55) — (10:55) 36-R.Dayne up the middle to HOU 25 for 18 yards (42-J.David, 98-R.Mathis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 10:27 · IND 3 · Score 0-6
(10:27) 36-R.Dayne right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 10:23 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · IND 6 · Score 0-13
(5:51) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 5:46 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:07 · HOU 37 · Score 6-14
(1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:58 · HOU 2 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:22 · HOU 9 · Score 13-14
(8:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 85-A.Moorehead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Completed pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage by HOU's #98 Peek.) - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:16 · HOU 2 · Score 14-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · IND 3 · Score 14-20
(:22) 8-D.Carr pass short right to 44-V.Leach for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 1:27 · HOU 15 · Score 17-21
(1:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 6:58 · IND 24 · Score 17-24
(6:58) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:46 · HOU 7 · Score 23-24
(2:46) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:41 · HOU 2 · Score 24-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · IND 30 · Score 24-27
(:02) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2006-12-24?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in Week 16, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Houston Texans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — R. Dayne (Q1 10:27) Houston Texans touchdown — R. Dayne (Q1 5:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 1:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Moorehead (P. Manning pass) (Q2 8:22) Houston Texans touchdown — V. Leach (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:46) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 1:27, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 6:58, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 77.8% completion, +16.2% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +16.41 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 69.6% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +7.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (1:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-Th.Johnson]..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 11-3 Now 11-4 L
Houston Texans
Entered 4-10 Now 5-10 W
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