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NFL · Week 3 · September 23, 2007 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans: 2007 Week 3 Recap

Colts defeat Texans 30–24 in Week 3

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 30–24 Week 3 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 30 3–0 Winner
Final 30–24
Houston Texans 24 2–1
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
30–24
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 14–10 Houston Texans
Top passer
M. Schaub
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
September 23, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 20/30 · 270 YDS · 1 TD +15.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 4 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 4 REC · 84 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Ashtyn Davis
    Ashtyn Davis 4 REC · 70 YDS +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 7 REC · 56 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 3 REC · 26 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 30–24 Houston Texans
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 14–10 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
M. Schaub
Biggest EPA play
4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-09-23

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 30–24 on 2007-09-23. Paul Manning posted a game-high +15.00 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Indianapolis Colts77133030
Houston Texans73014024

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 14:52TD
    JMJ. Mathis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 25
    Score
    0-6

    4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 14:39XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 6:10TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    6-7

    (6:10) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 6:06XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    7-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 15:00FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    7-10

    (15:00) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 8:51TD
    JAJ. Addai

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 4
    Score
    13-10

    (8:51) 29-J.Addai right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 8:46XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    14-10

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 10:35FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 18
    Score
    17-10

    (10:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:38TD
    JAJ. Addai

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    23-10

    (8:38) 29-J.Addai right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:38XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    24-10

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 2:45FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 9
    Score
    27-10

    (2:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 14:25TD
    SGS. Gado

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    27-16

    (14:25) 35-S.Gado right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 14:21XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    27-17

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 10:44FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 16
    Score
    30-17

    (10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  15. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 2:53TD
    VLV. Leach

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    30-23

    (2:53) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 2:49XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    30-24

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +15.00 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2Ashtyn DavisAshtyn Davis · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  3. 3Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  5. 5Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
  7. 7O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  8. 8Justin JonesJustin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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 (+15.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.36 EPA): (4:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to HOU 7 for 64 yards (23-D.Robinson).

Biggest single play (+6.04 EPA): A. Vinatieri — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +14.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.64 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +15.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.195+0.056
Offensive success rate52.6%54.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.500-0.043
Rush EPA/play-0.013-0.209
Defensive EPA/play-0.056-0.195
Defensive success rate45.2%47.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 10 drives, +4.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +14.80 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — J. Mathis (Q1 14:52)
  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 6:10)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q2 8:51)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q3 8:38)
  • Houston Texans — S. Gado (Q4 14:25)
  • Houston Texans — V. Leach (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 2:53)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 15:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:35)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 2:45)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 10:44)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q1 14:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 14:39) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) 29-J.Addai right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 8:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 18 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) 29-J.Addai right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 8:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 9 (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 35-S.Gado right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 14:21) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 16 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 2:49) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 14:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.04]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) (Run formation) PENALTY on IND-79-R.Brock, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at IND 43 - No Play. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.35]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 11-A.Gonzalez to HOU 41 for 24 yards (24-C.Brown). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.95]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 83-K.Walter INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 3. 58-G.Brackett to IND 29 for 26 yards (44-V.Leach). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -5.88]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman at HOU 23. 50-R.Boiman to HOU 21 for 2 yards (69-C.Pitts). Houston challenged the pass completion ruling, and th [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.51]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 14:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.04]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 83-K.Walter INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 3. 58-G.Brackett to IND 29 for 26 yards (44-V.Leach). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -5.88]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman at HOU 23. 50-R.Boiman to HOU 21 for 2 yards (69-C.Pitts). Houston challenged the pass completion ruling, and th [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.51]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to HOU 7 for 64 yards (23-D.Robinson). [WPA +1.9% · EPA +4.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 14:52 · IND 25 · Score 0-6
    4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 25 to HOU 16. 13-J.Mathis for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 14:39 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 6:10 · HOU 2 · Score 6-7
    (6:10) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 6:06 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  5. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · IND 15 · Score 7-10
    (15:00) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:51 · HOU 4 · Score 13-10
    (8:51) 29-J.Addai right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:46 · HOU 2 · Score 14-10
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 10:35 · HOU 18 · Score 17-10
    (10:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:38 · HOU 8 · Score 23-10
    (8:38) 29-J.Addai right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · HOU 2 · Score 24-10
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 2:45 · HOU 9 · Score 27-10
    (2:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  12. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · IND 1 · Score 27-16
    (14:25) 35-S.Gado right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:21 · IND 2 · Score 27-17
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  14. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 10:44 · HOU 16 · Score 30-17
    (10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  15. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · IND 1 · Score 30-23
    (2:53) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:49 · IND 2 · Score 30-24
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2007-09-23?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 30-24 in Week 3, 2007.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 13, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 30, Houston Texans 24.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mathis (Q1 14:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 6:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 8:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q3 8:38) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Gado (Q4 14:25) Houston Texans touchdown — V. Leach (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 2:53) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 2:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 10:44, 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?

M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 71.1% completion, +14.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.64 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +15.00 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 +15.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.36 EPA): (4:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to HOU 7 for 64 yards (23-D.Robinson)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Houston Texans

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

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