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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2002 · 10 min read

Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2002 Week 13 Recap

Colts defeat Texans 19–3 in Week 13

Malik Harrison led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 3–19 Week 13 finish.

Houston Texans 3 3–9
Final 3–19
Indianapolis Colts 19 8–4 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
3–19
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–13 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Game date
December 1, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • J.Dawson 2 REC · 20 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 10 REC · 49 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Baxter 1 REC · 2 YDS -0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 9 REC · 101 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Pollard 1 REC · 16 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 3 REC · 43 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 19–3 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by…
Game date
2002-12-01

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19–3 on 2002-12-01. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +3.24 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Houston Texans003003
Indianapolis Colts10360019

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 9:03FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 14
    Score
    0-3

    (9:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 8:52TD
    MPM. Pollard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 16
    Score
    0-9

    (8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 8:47XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-10

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:52FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 28
    Score
    0-13

    (11:52) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 8:16TD
    JMJ. Mungro

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    0-19

    (8:16) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 3:55FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 17
    Score
    3-19

    (3:55) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Dawson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  6. 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · -0.04 total EPA · 30 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
  7. 7Julie'n DavenportJulie'n Davenport · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · -0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.08 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Mungro · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · -0.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.05 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Malik Harrison

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+3.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (+1.93 EPA): (13:13) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison pushed ob at HOU 48 for 33 yards (26-M.Stevens).

Biggest single play (-5.06 EPA): M. Vanderjagt — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-34-J.Doering at HOU 16. 34-J.Doering to HOU 16 for no gain (83-F.Murphy).

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -15.29 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.301-0.119
Offensive success rate33.7%38.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.356-0.001
Rush EPA/play-0.514-0.242
Defensive EPA/play+0.119+0.301
Defensive success rate61.2%66.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.30 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 15 drives, -25.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -10.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 8:52)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro (Q4 8:16)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 9:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:52)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 3:55)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 8:47) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 32-J.Wells right tackle to HOU 16 for 3 yards (21-W.Harris). FUMBLES (21-W.Harris), RECOVERED by IND-92-C.Bratzke at HOU 17. 92-C.Bratzke to HOU 17 for no gain (85-C.Bradford). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.53]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 9:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-34-J.Doering at HOU 16. 34-J.Doering to HOU 16 for no gain (83-F.Murphy). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -5.06]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.10]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 7-C.Stanley punts 52 yards to IND 19, Center-80-S.McDermott, downed by HOU-33-J.Bell. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +0.92]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 87-R.Wayne. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -1.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 9:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-34-J.Doering at HOU 16. 34-J.Doering to HOU 16 for no gain (83-F.Murphy). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -5.06]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 32-J.Wells right tackle to HOU 16 for 3 yards (21-W.Harris). FUMBLES (21-W.Harris), RECOVERED by IND-92-C.Bratzke at HOU 17. 92-C.Bratzke to HOU 17 for no gain (85-C.Bradford). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.53]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 18-P.Manning kneels to HOU 8 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.36]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 7-C.Stanley punts 34 yards to IND 20, Center-80-S.McDermott. 86-T.Walters MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-33-J.Bell at IND 21. 33-J.Bell to IND 21 for no gain (86-T.Walters). [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.30]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:03 · HOU 14 · Score 0-3
    (9:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · HOU 16 · Score 0-9
    (8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:47 · HOU 2 · Score 0-10
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:52 · HOU 28 · Score 0-13
    (11:52) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:16 · HOU 1 · Score 0-19
    (8:16) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · IND 17 · Score 3-19
    (3:55) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

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.
  • Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-12-01?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19-3 in Week 13, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q1 8:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q4 8:16) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 9:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:52, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 3:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 46.5% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.29 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+1.93 EPA): (13:13) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison pushed ob at HOU 48 for 33 yards (26-M.Stevens)..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W