Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 23–14 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–7 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at HOU…
- Game date
- 2004-12-12
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 23–14 on 2004-12-12. Paul Manning posted a game-high +16.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(10:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:41) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Manning's TD pass gives him 13 consecutive games with a TD pass, which is an NFL record. He was previously tied with John Unitas, Don Meredith, Dan Marino, and Bret Favre at 12 consecutive games.)
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:30) 8-D.Carr pass to 32-J.Wells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (This TD pass is HOU #32 Wells' first NFL TD pass reception.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(11:40) 13-M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(6:24) 37-D.Davis left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (TD by HOU #32 Davis gives Davis 6 consecutive games with a TD, which is a team record.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(7:43) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:56) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:42TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 3
- Score
- 6-0
(10:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:40XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+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
Q1 3:41TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 13-0
(3:41) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Manning's TD pass gives him 13 consecutive games with a TD pass, which is an NFL record. He was previously tied with John Unitas, Don Meredith, Dan Marino, and Bret Favre at 12 consecutive games.)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:37XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 14-6
(8:30) 8-D.Carr pass to 32-J.Wells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (This TD pass is HOU #32 Wells' first NFL TD pass reception.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:40FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 17-7
(11:40) 13-M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:24TD Domenique DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 17-13
(6:24) 37-D.Davis left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (TD by HOU #32 Davis gives Davis 6 consecutive games with a TD, which is a team record.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:43FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 20-14
(7:43) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:56FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 26
- Score
- 23-14
(1:56) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 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 · +16.75 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4Domenique Davis · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play - 6Domenique Davis · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 8M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 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 (+16.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+2.41 EPA): (13:35) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley to HOU 19 for 34 yards (29-M.McCree). (16 yards after catch.)
Biggest single play (-3.83 EPA): Derek Carr — (13:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at HOU 38. 42-J.David to HOU 37 for 1 yard (85-C.Bradford).
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) · 37 dropbacks · 70.3% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +16.75 total EPA
Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.453 | -0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.173 | -0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 55.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.11 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 9 drives, -0.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +9.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — Josh Wells (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — Domenique Davis
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:40) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q1 3:41); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 3:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 8-D.Carr pass to 32-J.Wells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (This TD pass is HOU #32 Wells' first NFL TD pass reception.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:26) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 13-M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q3 6:24); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 6:18) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at HOU 38. 42-J.David to HOU 37 for 1 yard (85-C.Bradford).
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr Aborted. 76-S.McKinney FUMBLES at IND 39, RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 39. 79-R.Brock to IND 39 for no gain (8-D.Carr).
- Houston Texans (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 37 for -9 yards (93-D.Freeney).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at HOU 41 for 26 yards (38-D.Faggins). (5 yards after catch.)
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 8-D.Carr pass to 32-J.Wells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (This TD pass is HOU #32 Wells' first NFL TD pass reception.)
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at HOU 38. 42-J.David to HOU 37 for 1 yard (85-C.Bradford).
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr Aborted. 76-S.McKinney FUMBLES at IND 39, RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 39. 79-R.Brock to IND 39 for no gain (8-D.Carr).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:35) — (13:35) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley to HOU 19 for 34 yards (29-M.McCree). (16 yards after catch.)
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:42 · HOU 3 · Score 6-0
(10:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:40 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:41 · HOU 12 · Score 13-0
(3:41) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Manning's TD pass gives him 13 consecutive games with a TD pass, which is an NFL record. He was previously tied with John Unitas, Don M - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:37 · HOU 2 · Score 14-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:30 · IND 3 · Score 14-6
(8:30) 8-D.Carr pass to 32-J.Wells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (This TD pass is HOU #32 Wells' first NFL TD pass reception.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:26 · IND 2 · Score 14-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 11:40 · HOU 12 · Score 17-7
(11:40) 13-M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 6:24 · IND 15 · Score 17-13
(6:24) 37-D.Davis left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (TD by HOU #32 Davis gives Davis 6 consecutive games with a TD, which is a team record.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 6:18 · IND 2 · Score 17-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:43 · HOU 25 · Score 20-14
(7:43) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · HOU 26 · Score 23-14
(1:56) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 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 Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2004-12-12?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 23-14 in Week 14, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, Houston Texans 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Houston Texans 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 10:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q1 3:41) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Wells (D. Carr pass) (Q2 8:30) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q3 6:24) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 11:40, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 7:43, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:56, 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), 70.3% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +16.75 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 64.0% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+2.41 EPA): (13:35) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley to HOU 19 for 34 yards (29-M.McCree). (16 yards after catch.).
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
Houston Texans
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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