Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 38–20 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:18) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 42 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Math…
- Game date
- 2005-10-23
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 38–20 on 2005-10-23. Paul Manning posted a game-high +12.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(3:46) 32-E.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (22 yards after catch.)
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:21) 37-D.Davis left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. PENALTY on IND, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:37) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (3 yards after catch.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(11:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:43) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught in end zone; no yards after catch.)
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:18) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 42 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at HOU 37. 90-M.Reagor for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
16-D.Rayner kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to HOU 11. 13-J.Mathis for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:46TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 6-0
(3:46) 32-E.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:42XP 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
Q2 11:28TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 31
- Score
- 13-0
(11:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (22 yards after catch.)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:22XP 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 3:21TD Domenique DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 14-6
(3:21) 37-D.Davis left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 3:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. PENALTY on IND, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:37TD JGJ. GaffneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 14-13
(:37) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (3 yards after catch.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:25TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 20-14
(11:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:18XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 21-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:21FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 24-14
(:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:43TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 30-14
(11:43) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught in end zone; no yards after catch.)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:38XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 31-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:18TD MRM. ReagorPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 48
- Score
- 37-14
(8:18) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 42 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at HOU 37. 90-M.Reagor for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:07XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 38-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:07TD JMJ. MathisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 38-20
16-D.Rayner kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to HOU 11. 13-J.Mathis for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.77 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +7.87 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 6
Derek Carr · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 7J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 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 (+12.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-4.31 EPA): (13:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 43 for -4 yards (53-S.Orr). FUMBLES (53-S.Orr), RECOVERED by HOU-56-M.Greenwood at 50. 56-M.Greenwood to 50 for no gain (81-B.Fletcher).
Biggest single play (-8.62 EPA): Derek Carr — (8:18) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 42 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at HOU 37. 90-M.Reagor for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 · 67.7% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +12.77 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 18 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.82 EPA/play · -14.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.235 | -0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.412 | -0.823 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.305 | +0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 38.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 9 drives, -2.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +18.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — Domenique Davis
- Houston Texans — J. Gaffney (Derek Carr pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Reagor
- Houston Texans — J. Mathis
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
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 1 (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) 32-E.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 3:42) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 31 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (22 yards after catch.); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 11:22) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 37-D.Davis left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 3:15); Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (3 yards after catch.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:30) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q3 11:25) — (11:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 11:18) — 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 17 (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught in end zone; no yards after catch.); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 11:38) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 48 (Q4 8:18); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 8:07) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q4 8:07) — 16-D.Rayner kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to HOU 11. 13-J.Mathis for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 33. 25-N.Harper to HOU 47 for 20 yards (81-M.Murphy).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 43 for -4 yards (53-S.Orr). FUMBLES (53-S.Orr), RECOVERED by HOU-56-M.Greenwood at 50. 56-M.Greenwood to 50 for no gain (81-B.Fletcher).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at IND 35. 23-D.Robinson to IND 34 for 1 yard (83-B.Stokley).
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (3 yards after catch.)
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:25) — (11:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 42 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at HOU 37. 90-M.Reagor for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 8:07) — 16-D.Rayner kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to HOU 11. 13-J.Mathis for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 33. 25-N.Harper to HOU 47 for 20 yards (81-M.Murphy).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 43 for -4 yards (53-S.Orr). FUMBLES (53-S.Orr), RECOVERED by HOU-56-M.Greenwood at 50. 56-M.Greenwood to 50 for no gain (81-B.Fletcher).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:46 · HOU 1 · Score 6-0
(3:46) 32-E.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:42 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:28 · HOU 31 · Score 13-0
(11:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (22 yards after catch.) - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:22 · 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 3:21 · IND 8 · Score 14-6
(3:21) 37-D.Davis left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 3:15 · IND 2 · Score 14-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. PENALTY on IND, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · IND 8 · Score 14-13
(:37) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (3 yards after catch.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:25 · HOU 9 · Score 20-14
(11:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:18 · HOU 2 · Score 21-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 0:21 · HOU 17 · Score 24-14
(:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · HOU 7 · Score 30-14
(11:43) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught in end zone; no yards after catch.) - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · HOU 2 · Score 31-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · IND 48 · Score 37-14
(8:18) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 42 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at HOU 37. 90-M.Reagor for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · HOU 2 · Score 38-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:07 · IND 30 · Score 38-20
16-D.Rayner kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to HOU 11. 13-J.Mathis for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 2005-10-23?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 38-20 in Week 7, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 14; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Houston Texans 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 38, Houston Texans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q1 3:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 11:28) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q2 3:21) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Gaffney (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 11:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 11:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Reagor (Q4 8:18) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mathis (Q4 8:07) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 0:21, 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), 67.7% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +12.77 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 33.3% completion, -0.82 EPA per dropback, -14.82 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 +12.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-4.31 EPA): (13:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 43 for -4 yards (53-S.Orr). FUMBLES (53-S.Orr), RECOVERED by HOU-56-M.Greenwood at 50. 56-M.Greenwood to 50 for no gain (81-B.Fletcher).
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
Houston Texans
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
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