Colts 23–3 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2002

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.6% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.73 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Houston Texans), 38.7% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -11.52 total passing EPA.

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

M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (4:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 47 for 26 yards (31-A.Glenn)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 23–3 Houston Texans
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 13–0 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Harrison
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (4:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by HOU and…
Game date: 2002-09-22

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 23–3 on 2002-09-22. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +8.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	7	6	0	10	0	23
Houston Texans	0	0	3	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

HOU 42

+3HOU 21

+3IND 6

HOU 43

+3HOU 19

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:31TD
Qadir Ismail
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 42
Score
6-0
(2:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-Q.Ismail for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:23XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:25FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 8
Score
10-0
(12:25) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:26FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 21
Score
13-0
(1:26) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:55FG
Kyron Brown
Points+3
Yard line
IND 6
Score
13-3
(4:55) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:16TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 43
Score
19-3
(4:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by HOU and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:06.)
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:06XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
20-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:15FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 19
Score
23-3
(1:15) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.73 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
4Qadir Ismail · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5Josh Wells · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6Josh Wells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7Julie'n Davenport · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
8J. Dawson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.18 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

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+8.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (4:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 47 for 26 yards (31-A.Glenn).

Biggest single play (+5.01 EPA): Paul Manning — (4:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by HOU and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:06.)

Quarterback report card

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

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.73 total EPA
Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -11.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.034	-0.320
Offensive success rate	45.2%	32.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.127	-0.372
Rush EPA/play	-0.223	-0.149
Defensive EPA/play	+0.320	+0.034
Defensive success rate	67.1%	54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.32 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 12 drives, -25.30 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -2.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Qadir Ismail (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 2:31)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 4:16)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 12:25)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 1:26)
Houston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 4:55)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:15)

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 42 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-Q.Ismail for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 2:23) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 43 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by HOU and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:06.); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-Q.Ismail for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.22]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-J.Wiggins to HOU 25 for 8 yards (56-J.Foreman, 55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (56-J.Foreman), RECOVERED by HOU-42-M.Coleman at HOU 25. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.59]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 47 for 26 yards (31-A.Glenn). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.82]
Houston Texans (Q1 0:26) — (:26) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 83-R.Rutledge INTERCEPTED by 28-I.Bashir at HOU 41. 28-I.Bashir to HOU 41 for no gain (85-C.Bradford). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.53]
Houston Texans (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -2.28]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by HOU and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:06.) [WPA +2.3% · EPA +5.01]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-J.Wiggins to HOU 25 for 8 yards (56-J.Foreman, 55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (56-J.Foreman), RECOVERED by HOU-42-M.Coleman at HOU 25. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.59]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-Q.Ismail for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.22]
Houston Texans (Q1 0:26) — (:26) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 83-R.Rutledge INTERCEPTED by 28-I.Bashir at HOU 41. 28-I.Bashir to HOU 41 for no gain (85-C.Bradford). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.53]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 2:31 · HOU 42 · Score 6-0
(2:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-Q.Ismail for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:23 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:25 · HOU 8 · Score 10-0
(12:25) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:26 · HOU 21 · Score 13-0
(1:26) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 4:55 · IND 6 · Score 13-3
(4:55) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:16 · HOU 43 · Score 19-3
(4:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by HOU and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:06.)
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:06 · HOU 2 · Score 20-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · HOU 19 · Score 23-3
(1:15) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

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 Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2002-09-22?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 23-3 in Week 3, 2002.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Houston Texans 3.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Q. Ismail (P. Manning pass) (Q1 2:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:16) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 12:25, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 1:26, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 4:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:15, 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?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.6% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.73 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 38.7% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -11.52 total passing EPA.

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

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (4:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 47 for 26 yards (31-A.Glenn)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Houston Texans

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans: 2002 Week 3 Recap

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