Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-05, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 31–27 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +9.79 total EPA, and +12.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Johnson (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-29.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 22. 33-M.Bullitt to IND 25 for 3 yards (83-K.Walter).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.79 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
4. 4 S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.04 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Santi · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q1 47:21)
• Houston Texans — S. Slaton (Q2 42:10)
• Houston Texans — A. Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q2 30:33)
• Houston Texans — S. Slaton (Q4 8:22)
• Indianapolis Colts — T. Santi (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:10)
• Indianapolis Colts — S. Rosenfels (Q4 3:54)
• Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 54:47)
• Houston Texans — K. Brown (Q2 37:11)
• Houston Texans — K. Brown (Q3 15:25)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q1 54:47) — (9:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 47:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 42:10) — (12:10) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 42:06) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q2 37:11) — (7:11) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:27).

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q3 15:25) — (:25) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. (Low snap was handled by HOU #1 Turk.).

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) 20-S.Slaton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 8:18) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 39 (Q4 3:54); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 3:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 2:00); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 1:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Houston Texans (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 22. 33-M.Bullitt to IND 25 for 3 yards (83-K.Walter). [WPA -29.6% · EPA -1.96]
• Houston Texans (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 19 for -2 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at HOU 20. 98-R.Mathis to HOU 20 for no gain (55-C.Myers). [WPA -28.5% · EPA -3.83]
• Houston Texans (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -8.69]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 49:07) — (4:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at HOU 9 for 36 yards (35-J.Reeves). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.61]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +1.42]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Houston Texans (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -8.69]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 49:07) — (4:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at HOU 9 for 36 yards (35-J.Reeves). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.61]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.15]
• Houston Texans (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 19 for -2 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at HOU 20. 98-R.Mathis to HOU 20 for no gain (55-C.Myers). [WPA -28.5% · EPA -3.83]

Quarterback report card

P.Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.79 total EPA
• S.Rosenfels (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Houston Texans: 11 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +10.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Indianapolis Colts leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• A. Johnson (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• P. Manning (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 54:47 · HOU 28 · Score 3-0
   (9:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 47:21 · HOU 1 · Score 9-0
   (2:21) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 47:16 · HOU 2 · Score 10-0
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 42:10 · IND 1 · Score 10-6
   (12:10) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 42:06 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
   3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
6. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 37:11 · IND 19 · Score 10-10
   (7:11) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · IND 5 · Score 10-16
   (:33) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · IND 2 · Score 10-17
   3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
9. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 15:25 · IND 24 · Score 10-20
   (:25) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. (Low snap was handled by HOU #1 Turk.)
10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:22 · IND 1 · Score 10-26
    (8:22) 20-S.Slaton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:18 · IND 2 · Score 10-27
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · HOU 7 · Score 16-27
    (4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · HOU 2 · Score 17-27
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
14. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · IND 39 · Score 23-27
    (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett f
15. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · HOU 2 · Score 24-27
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
16. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · HOU 5 · Score 30-27
    (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Uphe
17. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · HOU 2 · Score 31-27
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.