Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Game story

In Week 1 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-12, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.

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 +14.61 total EPA, and +7.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Foster (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +15.96 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +14.61 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.06 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.01 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

• Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 43:06)
• Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 35:24)
• Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q3 22:06)
• Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q4 8:49)
• Indianapolis Colts — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:54)
• Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q4 2:00)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q4 1:27)

Field goals

• Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q1 54:35)
• Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q1 49:48)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:18)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) 4-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q2 43:06) — (13:06) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 43:01) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q2 35:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 35:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 2 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 22:06) — (7:06) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 22:03) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 8:41) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 23-A.Foster right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:56) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 73 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 1:15) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 35:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.04]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne to 50 for 22 yards (29-G.Quin). PENALTY on HOU-29-G.Quin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at 50. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.74]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 58:26) — (13:26) 1-P.McAfee punts 41 yards to HOU 30, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones to IND 31 for 39 yards (20-J.Tryon). (The punt hangtime was 3.3 seconds.) [WPA -7.6% · EPA -2.96]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 30:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to HOU 6 for 26 yards (31-B.Pollard). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.06]
• Houston Texans (Q1 51:02) — (6:02) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 83-K.Walter. PENALTY on IND-26-K.Hayden, Defensive Pass Interference, 53 yards, enforced at HOU 16 - No Play. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.26]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.2% · EPA +6.45]
• Houston Texans (Q2 38:31) — (8:31) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 46. 33-M.Bullitt to HOU 35 for 19 yards (20-S.Slaton). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -4.87]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne to 50 for 22 yards (29-G.Quin). PENALTY on HOU-29-G.Quin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at 50. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.74]
• Houston Texans (Q1 51:02) — (6:02) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 83-K.Walter. PENALTY on IND-26-K.Hayden, Defensive Pass Interference, 53 yards, enforced at HOU 16 - No Play. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.26]

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) · 60 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +14.61 total EPA
• M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Houston Texans: 11 drives, +17.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +6.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Houston Texans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• A. Foster (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.
• M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 54:35 · IND 12 · Score 0-3
   (9:35) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 49:48 · IND 31 · Score 0-6
   (4:48) 4-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
3. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 43:06 · IND 22 · Score 0-12
   (13:06) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 43:01 · IND 2 · Score 0-13
   4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 35:24 · HOU 14 · Score 6-13
   (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 35:19 · HOU 2 · Score 7-13
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · HOU 2 · Score 10-13
   (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
8. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 22:06 · IND 1 · Score 10-19
   (7:06) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 22:03 · IND 2 · Score 10-20
   4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:49 · IND 25 · Score 10-26
    (8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:41 · IND 2 · Score 10-27
    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · HOU 10 · Score 16-27
    (4:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:52 · HOU 2 · Score 17-27
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
14. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · IND 8 · Score 17-33
    (2:00) 23-A.Foster right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · IND 2 · Score 17-34
    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
16. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · HOU 73 · Score 23-34
    (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · HOU 2 · Score 24-34
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.