Texans 21–30 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2003

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 71.0% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +16.32 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Houston Texans), 70.6% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 30–21 Houston Texans
Halftime: Houston Texans 14–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (12:02) 7-C.Stanley punts 43 yards to IND 28, Center-48-B.Pittman. 84-B.Pyatt MUFFS catch,…
Game date: 2003-10-26

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 30–21 on 2003-10-26. Paul Manning posted a game-high +16.32 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	0	14	0	7	0	21
Indianapolis Colts	3	14	10	3	0	30

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

+3HOU 14

IND 15

HOU 57

+3HOU 11

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:48FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 14
Score
0-3
(:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:20TD
Domenique Davis
Points+6
Yard line
IND 15
Score
6-3
(11:20) 37-D.Davis right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:14XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-3
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 5:01TD
Blake Miller
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
13-3
(5:01) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:55XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-3
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:00TD
MPM. Pollard
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 1
Score
14-9
(2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:54XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
14-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:18TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
14-16
(:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:15XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
14-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 14:11TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 57
Score
14-23
(14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 14:03XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
14-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:38FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 11
Score
14-27
(4:38) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:34TD
Domenique Davis
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
20-27
(12:34) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:31XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
21-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:19FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 5
Score
21-30
(5:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 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).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.32 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
3Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
5M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6C. Stanley · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
7Blake Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
8Derek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.26 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+16.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.51 EPA): (14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.08 EPA): C. Stanley — (12:02) 7-C.Stanley punts 43 yards to IND 28, Center-48-B.Pittman. 84-B.Pyatt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-48-B.Pittman at IND 28. 48-B.Pittman to IND 28 for no gain (84-B.Pyatt).

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) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +16.32 total EPA
T. Banks (Houston Texans) · 17 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.150	+0.251
Offensive success rate	53.8%	58.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.060	+0.448
Rush EPA/play	+0.130	+0.054
Defensive EPA/play	-0.251	-0.150
Defensive success rate	41.7%	46.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.25 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 11 drives, +11.69 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +18.07 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — Domenique Davis (Q2 11:20)
Houston Texans — Blake Miller (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 5:01)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 2:00)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:18)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 14:11)
Houston Texans — Domenique Davis (Q4 12:34)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 0:48)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 4:38)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 5:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q1 0:48) — (:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 37-D.Davis right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:14) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:55) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 1:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:15) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 57 (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 14:03) — 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 11 (Q3 4:38) — (4:38) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 12:31) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 5 (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) 7-C.Stanley punts 43 yards to IND 28, Center-48-B.Pittman. 84-B.Pyatt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-48-B.Pittman at IND 28. 48-B.Pittman to IND 28 for no gain (84-B.Pyatt). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.08]
Houston Texans (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 37-D.Davis right tackle to HOU 32 for -6 yards (90-M.Reagor). FUMBLES (90-M.Reagor), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at HOU 31. 79-R.Brock to HOU 23 for 8 yards (12-T.Banks). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.42]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.19]
Houston Texans (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney to IND 29 for 19 yards (58-G.Brackett). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.51]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) 7-C.Stanley punts 43 yards to IND 28, Center-48-B.Pittman. 84-B.Pyatt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-48-B.Pittman at IND 28. 48-B.Pittman to IND 28 for no gain (84-B.Pyatt). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.08]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.51]
Houston Texans (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 37-D.Davis right tackle to HOU 32 for -6 yards (90-M.Reagor). FUMBLES (90-M.Reagor), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at HOU 31. 79-R.Brock to HOU 23 for 8 yards (12-T.Banks). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.42]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 0:48 · HOU 14 · Score 0-3
(:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 11:20 · IND 15 · Score 6-3
(11:20) 37-D.Davis right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 5:01 · IND 1 · Score 13-3
(5:01) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 4:55 · IND 2 · Score 14-3
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · HOU 1 · Score 14-9
(2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · HOU 2 · Score 14-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · HOU 2 · Score 14-16
(:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · HOU 2 · Score 14-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 14:11 · HOU 57 · Score 14-23
(14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 14:03 · HOU 2 · Score 14-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:38 · HOU 11 · Score 14-27
(4:38) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:34 · IND 2 · Score 20-27
(12:34) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · IND 2 · Score 21-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 5:19 · HOU 5 · Score 21-30
(5:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2003-10-26?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 30-21 in Week 8, 2003.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Houston Texans 14, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Houston Texans 21, Indianapolis Colts 30.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q2 11:20) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Miller (D. Carr pass) (Q2 5:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 14:11) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q4 12:34) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 0:48, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 4:38, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 5:19, 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?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 71.0% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +16.32 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Houston Texans), 70.6% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA.

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

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (14:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

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