Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 34–7 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 0–40 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Jones
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOU…
- Game date
- 2011-09-11
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–7 on 2011-09-11. Justin Jones posted a game-high +4.26 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Houston Texans | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(4:30) 4-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(3:02) 32-D.Ward left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(1:46) 44-B.Tate right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(7:02) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The Pass was tipped by the Colts #58 Brackett prior to the catch.)
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(1:38) 4-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.)
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(9:25) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 4:30FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 0-3
(4:30) 4-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:02TD Denzel WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 0-9
(3:02) 32-D.Ward left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 2:56TD NRN. RackersPoints+7
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:46TD BTB. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-16
(1:46) 44-B.Tate right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:41XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:02TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 0-23
(7:02) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The Pass was tipped by the Colts #58 Brackett prior to the catch.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:57XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-24
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:38FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 0-27
(1:38) 4-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:13TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 67
- Score
- 0-33
(1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:54XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-34
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:25TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 6
- Score
- 6-34
(9:25) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:17XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Justin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +3.77 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 6
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 7Denzel Ward · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 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
Justin Jones — HOU · Receiving
Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+4.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.42 EPA per play.
Justin Jones's top snap (-6.81 EPA): (1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.)
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -6.1% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -9.97 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.413 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.285 | +0.140 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.483 | -0.147 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.413 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 67.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.41), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.41 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, -1.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -30.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Denzel Ward
- Houston Texans — B. Tate
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Justin Jones
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 23–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 4-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 32-D.Ward left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 2:56) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 44-B.Tate right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 1:41) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 7:02); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 6:57) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 4-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 67 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:54) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q4 9:25); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) 8-M.Schaub pass short right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 25. 33-M.Bullitt to IND 40 for 15 yards (83-K.Walter).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 5-K.Collins sacked at IND 14 for -5 yards (94-A.Smith). FUMBLES (94-A.Smith), RECOVERED by HOU-95-S.Cody at IND 12. 95-S.Cody to IND 12 for no gain (74-A.Castonzo).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 20, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 20. 99-J.Watt to IND 18 for 2 yards (29-J.Addai).
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen to HOU 45 for 21 yards (58-G.Brackett).
- Houston Texans (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to IND 39 for 21 yards (41-A.Bethea, 51-P.Angerer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.)
- Houston Texans (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 44-B.Tate left end to HOU 30 for 3 yards (27-J.Lacey). FUMBLES (27-J.Lacey), RECOVERED by IND-51-P.Angerer at HOU 23. 51-P.Angerer to HOU 13 for 10 yards (12-J.Jones).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 5-K.Collins sacked at IND 14 for -5 yards (94-A.Smith). FUMBLES (94-A.Smith), RECOVERED by HOU-95-S.Cody at IND 12. 95-S.Cody to IND 12 for no gain (74-A.Castonzo).
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 20-S.Slaton INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 10. 58-G.Brackett pushed ob at IND 37 for 27 yards (65-M.Brisiel).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:30 · IND 7 · Score 0-3
(4:30) 4-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · IND 1 · Score 0-9
(3:02) 32-D.Ward left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q1 2:56 · IND 2 · Score 0-10
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:46 · IND 2 · Score 0-16
(1:46) 44-B.Tate right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:41 · IND 2 · Score 0-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 7:02 · IND 4 · Score 0-23
(7:02) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The Pass was tipped by the Colts #58 Brackett prior to the catch.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 6:57 · IND 2 · Score 0-24
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 1:38 · IND 11 · Score 0-27
(1:38) 4-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · HOU 67 · Score 0-33
(1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · IND 2 · Score 0-34
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · HOU 6 · Score 6-34
(9:25) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:17 · HOU 2 · Score 7-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
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.
- Justin Jones (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Collins (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2011-09-11?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in Week 1, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 23; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 17; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Ward (Q1 3:02) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Tate (Q1 1:46) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 7:02) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (Q2 1:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (K. Collins pass) (Q4 9:25) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 4:30, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 1:38, 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?
K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts), 45.7% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -9.97 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 63.0% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Justin Jones (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-6.81 EPA): (1:13) 1-P.McAfee punts 46 yards to HOU 21, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (The punt hang time was 5.0 seconds.).
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Now 0-1 L
Houston Texans
Now 1-0 W
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