Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–27 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–17 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Johnson
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (…
- Game date
- 2008-10-05
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–27 on 2008-10-05, overcoming Houston Texans's 17–10 halftime lead. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +10.44 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(9:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:21) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(12:10) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(7:11) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:33) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:25) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. (Low snap was handled by HOU #1 Turk.)
(8:22) 20-S.Slaton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point 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 9:47FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 28
- Score
- 3-0
(9:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:21TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 9-0
(2:21) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:16XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:10TD SSS. SlatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 10-6
(12:10) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 10-10
(7:11) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:33TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 10-16
(:33) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 24
- Score
- 10-20
(:25) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. (Low snap was handled by HOU #1 Turk.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:22TD SSS. SlatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 10-26
(8:22) 20-S.Slaton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:10TD TST. SantiPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 16-27
(4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:04XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:54TD SRS. RosenfelsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 39
- Score
- 23-27
(3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:36XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:00TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 30-27
(2:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:54XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 31-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.79 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 4S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.04 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5T. Santi · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 6S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 8J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 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
Austin Johnson — HOU · Receiving
Austin Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
Austin Johnson's top snap (+2.69 EPA): (9:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson to IND 21 for 39 yards (41-A.Bethea).
Biggest single play (-8.69 EPA): S. Rosenfels — (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 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) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.79 total EPA
- S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 54.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.258 | +0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.107 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.8% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.06 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +10.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass)
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Santi (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — S. Rosenfels
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 2:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 12:06) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:27).
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. (Low snap was handled by HOU #1 Turk.).
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) 20-S.Slaton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 8:18) — 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 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 39 (Q4 3:54); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 3:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 2:00); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 1:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 22. 33-M.Bullitt to IND 25 for 3 yards (83-K.Walter).
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 19 for -2 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at HOU 20. 98-R.Mathis to HOU 20 for no gain (55-C.Myers).
- Houston Texans (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at HOU 9 for 36 yards (35-J.Reeves).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at HOU 9 for 36 yards (35-J.Reeves).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 19 for -2 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at HOU 20. 98-R.Mathis to HOU 20 for no gain (55-C.Myers).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · HOU 28 · Score 3-0
(9:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 2:21 · HOU 1 · Score 9-0
(2:21) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:16 · HOU 2 · Score 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 12:10 · IND 1 · Score 10-6
(12:10) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 12:06 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 7:11 · IND 19 · Score 10-10
(7:11) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · IND 5 · Score 10-16
(:33) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · IND 2 · Score 10-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 0:25 · IND 24 · Score 10-20
(:25) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. (Low snap was handled by HOU #1 Turk.) - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:22 · IND 1 · Score 10-26
(8:22) 20-S.Slaton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:18 · IND 2 · Score 10-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · HOU 7 · Score 16-27
(4:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 86-T.Santi for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · HOU 2 · Score 17-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · IND 39 · Score 23-27
(3:54) 18-S.Rosenfels left end to IND 32 for 7 yards (79-R.Brock, 28-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at IND 32. 58-G.Brackett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · HOU 2 · Score 24-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · HOU 5 · Score 30-27
(2:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · HOU 2 · Score 31-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point 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.
- Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2008-10-05?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31-27 in Week 5, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 17; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 21, Houston Texans 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q1 2:21) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (Q2 12:10) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q2 0:33) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (Q4 8:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Santi (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — S. Rosenfels (Q4 3:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 7:11, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 0:25, 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), 65.8% completion, +12.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.79 total passing EPA. S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans), 58.3% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.69 EPA): (9:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson to IND 21 for 39 yards (41-A.Bethea)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Houston Texans
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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