Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 34–24 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–13 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Foster
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-09-12
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–24 on 2010-09-12. A. Foster posted a game-high +15.96 total EPA in the rushing.
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 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Houston Texans | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(9:35) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:48) 4-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(13:06) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:06) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:00) 23-A.Foster right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:35FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 12
- Score
- 0-3
(9:35) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 4:48FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 0-6
(4:48) 4-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 13:06TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 0-12
(13:06) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 13:01XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-13
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:24TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 14
- Score
- 6-13
(5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:19XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:18FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-13
(:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:06TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 10-19
(7:06) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:03XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-20
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:49TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 10-26
(8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:41XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-27
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:54TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 10
- Score
- 16-27
(4:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:52XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:00TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 17-33
(2:00) 23-A.Foster right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:56XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-34
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:27TD ACA. ColliePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 73
- Score
- 23-34
(1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:15XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +15.96 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +14.61 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.06 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 7A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.01 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
A. Foster — HOU · Rushing
A. Foster posted the highest total EPA (+15.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
A. Foster's top snap (+2.79 EPA): (8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.45 EPA): Paul Manning — (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 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) · 60 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +14.61 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.075 | +0.223 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 59.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.240 | -0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.187 | +0.411 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.5% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +17.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +6.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Collie (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) 4-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 13:01) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 5:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 7:06) — (7:06) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 7:03) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 8:41) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 23-A.Foster right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:56) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 73 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 1:15) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne to 50 for 22 yards (29-G.Quin). PENALTY on HOU-29-G.Quin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at 50.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) 1-P.McAfee punts 41 yards to HOU 30, Center-48-J.Snow. 12-J.Jones to IND 31 for 39 yards (20-J.Tryon). (The punt hangtime was 3.3 seconds.)
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to HOU 6 for 26 yards (31-B.Pollard).
- Houston Texans (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 83-K.Walter. PENALTY on IND-26-K.Hayden, Defensive Pass Interference, 53 yards, enforced at HOU 16 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND 46. 33-M.Bullitt to HOU 35 for 19 yards (20-S.Slaton).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne to 50 for 22 yards (29-G.Quin). PENALTY on HOU-29-G.Quin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at 50.
- Houston Texans (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 83-K.Walter. PENALTY on IND-26-K.Hayden, Defensive Pass Interference, 53 yards, enforced at HOU 16 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 9:35 · IND 12 · Score 0-3
(9:35) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:48 · IND 31 · Score 0-6
(4:48) 4-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 13:06 · IND 22 · Score 0-12
(13:06) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 13:01 · IND 2 · Score 0-13
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:24 · HOU 14 · Score 6-13
(5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:19 · HOU 2 · Score 7-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · HOU 2 · Score 10-13
(:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 7:06 · IND 1 · Score 10-19
(7:06) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 7:03 · IND 2 · Score 10-20
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:49 · IND 25 · Score 10-26
(8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:41 · IND 2 · Score 10-27
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · HOU 10 · Score 16-27
(4:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:52 · HOU 2 · Score 17-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · IND 8 · Score 17-33
(2:00) 23-A.Foster right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · IND 2 · Score 17-34
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · HOU 73 · Score 23-34
(1:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · HOU 2 · Score 24-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Foster (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2010-09-12?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-24 in Week 1, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Houston Texans 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Houston Texans 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 13:06) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:24) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 7:06) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 8:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:54) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q4 1:27) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 9:35, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 4:48, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:18, 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), 66.7% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +14.61 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 45.0% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
A. Foster (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.96 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.79 EPA): (8:49) 23-A.Foster left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Now 0-1 L
Houston Texans
Now 1-0 W
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