Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 20–14 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–7 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Hilton
- Top passer
- T. Savage
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-…
- Game date
- 2017-11-05
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 20–14 on 2017-11-05. T. Hilton posted a game-high +10.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(8:41) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(4:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-E.Pleasant) [35-E.Pleasant], RECOVERED by HOU-58-L.Houston at IND 34. 58-L.Houston for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(9:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:41TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 45
- Score
- 6-0
(8:41) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:33XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:37FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 10-0
(4:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:05TD LHL. HoustonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 51
- Score
- 10-6
(1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-E.Pleasant) [35-E.Pleasant], RECOVERED by HOU-58-L.Houston at IND 34. 58-L.Houston for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:56XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 10-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:15TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 80
- Score
- 16-7
(2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:56XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 17-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:17FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 20-7
(9:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:19TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 34
- Score
- 20-13
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:11XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 20-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2L. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3
Jacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.32 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 4
Casey Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 5
Bucky Williams · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 6L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.04 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
T. Hilton — IND · Receiving
T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+10.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
T. Hilton's top snap (+7.62 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Biggest single play (-8.25 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-E.Pleasant) [35-E.Pleasant], RECOVERED by HOU-58-L.Houston at IND 34. 58-L.Houston for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Savage led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Savage (Houston Texans) · 49 dropbacks · 38.8% completion · -15.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.13 total EPA
- Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.120 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.166 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 55.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.12 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -10.84 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -0.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Houston Texans — L. Houston
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (T. Savage pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 45 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 8:33) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 4 (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 51 (Q2 1:05); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:56) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 80 (Q3 2:15); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 1:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 34 (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 6:11) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at IND 17 for -10 yards (93-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (93-J.Sheard) [93-J.Sheard], touched at IND 23, RECOVERED by IND-52-B.Mingo at IND 34. 52-B.Mingo to IND 34 for no gain
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-E.Pleasant) [35-E.Pleasant], RECOVERED by HOU-58-L.Houston at IND 34. 58-L.Houston for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short right to 89-S.Anderson to IND 23 for 14 yards (57-J.Bostic). Penalty on IND-57-J.Bostic, Defensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-E.Pleasant) [35-E.Pleasant], RECOVERED by HOU-58-L.Houston at IND 34. 58-L.Houston for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:41 · HOU 45 · Score 6-0
(8:41) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:33 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 4:37 · HOU 4 · Score 10-0
(4:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · HOU 51 · Score 10-6
(1:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 39 for -10 yards (35-E.Pleasant). FUMBLES (35-E.Pleasant) [35-E.Pleasant], RECOVERED by HOU-58-L.Houston at IND 34. 58-L.Houston for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:56 · IND 15 · Score 10-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:15 · HOU 80 · Score 16-7
(2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 1:56 · HOU 15 · Score 17-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 9:17 · HOU 35 · Score 20-7
(9:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 6:19 · IND 34 · Score 20-13
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 6:11 · IND 15 · Score 20-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Savage (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2017-11-05?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 20-14 in Week 9, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 20, Houston Texans 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q1 8:41) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Houston (Q2 1:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 2:15) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (T. Savage pass) (Q4 6:19) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 4:37, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 9:17, 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?
T. Savage (Houston Texans), 38.8% completion, -15.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.13 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 51.3% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+7.62 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Uph.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
Houston Texans
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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