Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 33–27 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 13–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-11-16
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 33–27 on 2008-11-16, overcoming Houston Texans's 13–9 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +19.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(9:25) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(5:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:02) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:56) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:10) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:19) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:00) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(1:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 10
- Score
- 3-0
(9:25) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:43FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 22
- Score
- 3-3
(5:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 6-3
(3:02) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:39FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 21
- Score
- 6-6
(11:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:56TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 12-6
(2:56) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-6
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:10FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 14
- Score
- 13-9
(:10) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:14TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 13-15
(11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:08XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 13-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:42TD SSS. SlatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 71
- Score
- 19-16
(9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 20-16
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:19TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 20-22
(6:19) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:14XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 20-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 10
- Score
- 20-29
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:56XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 20-30
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:00TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 26-30
(9:00) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 27-30
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:57FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 27-33
(1:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 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 · +19.43 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Rushing · +11.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 6K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 7S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.70 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 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 (+19.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.68 EPA): S. Slaton — (9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +19.43 total EPA
- S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +5.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.296 | +0.215 |
| Offensive success rate | 66.1% | 54.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.248 | +0.397 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.499 | +0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.296 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.5% | 33.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.21 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 9 drives, +18.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +21.67 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Art Green
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — Art Green
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q1 5:43) — (5:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 2:51) — 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 14 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 23 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 11:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 71 (Q3 9:42) — (9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 9:30) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 6:14) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 8:54) — 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 13 (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 9:42) — (9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep right intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 35. 33-M.Bullitt to IND 37 for 2 yards (89-D.Anderson).
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep left to 83-K.Walter to IND 11 for 61 yards (41-A.Bethea, 58-G.Brackett).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark to HOU 40 for 10 yards (52-X.Adibi).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 9:42) — (9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep left to 83-K.Walter to IND 11 for 61 yards (41-A.Bethea, 58-G.Brackett).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson to IND 18 for 19 yards (41-A.Bethea, 23-T.Jennings).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 9:25 · IND 10 · Score 3-0
(9:25) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 5:43 · HOU 22 · Score 3-3
(5:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 3:02 · IND 16 · Score 6-3
(3:02) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:39 · HOU 21 · Score 6-6
(11:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 2:56 · IND 1 · Score 12-6
(2:56) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 2:51 · IND 2 · Score 13-6
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · HOU 14 · Score 13-9
(:10) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:14 · HOU 23 · Score 13-15
(11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:08 · HOU 2 · Score 13-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:42 · IND 71 · Score 19-16
(9:42) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 9:30 · IND 2 · Score 20-16
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:19 · HOU 7 · Score 20-22
(6:19) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:14 · HOU 2 · Score 20-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · HOU 10 · Score 20-29
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · HOU 2 · Score 20-30
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · IND 2 · Score 26-30
(9:00) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:54 · IND 2 · Score 27-30
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:57 · HOU 13 · Score 27-33
(1:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 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.
- 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.
- S. Rosenfels (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2008-11-16?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 33-27 in Week 11, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 6, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Houston Texans 27, Indianapolis Colts 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Green (Q2 2:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:14) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (Q3 9:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q3 6:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Green (Q4 9:00) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 9:25, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 5:43, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 3:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 11:39, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 1:57, 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), 61.2% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +19.43 total passing EPA. S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans), 56.5% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +5.70 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 +19.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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