Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 28–16 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 6–14 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-12-30
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 28–16 on 2012-12-30. A. Luck posted a game-high +11.79 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(7:55) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:12) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(10:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(2:06) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 33-V.Ballard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:31) (Run formation) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(5:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to IND -1. 36-D.Karim for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:55TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 0-6
(7:55) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:51XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:12FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 32
- Score
- 3-7
(:12) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:27FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 6-7
(10:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:06TD VBV. BallardPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 6-13
(2:06) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 33-V.Ballard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:00XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 6-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:31TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 12-14
(9:31) (Run formation) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:25XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:27FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 16-14
(5:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:22TD DKD. KarimPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 16-20
17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to IND -1. 36-D.Karim for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:10XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 16-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:31TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 70
- Score
- 16-27
(11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:22XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 16-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.79 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 3K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7D. Posey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 8R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 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
A. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+11.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (+7.04 EPA): (11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 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) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -12.5% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +11.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.104 | +0.357 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.130 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.03 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.14 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +2.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +11.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — V. Ballard
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Karim
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 7:51) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 32 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 33-V.Ballard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 2:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) (Run formation) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 9:25) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q3 5:22) — 17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to IND -1. 36-D.Karim for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 5:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 70 (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 11:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:22) — 17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to IND -1. 36-D.Karim for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) (Run formation) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for 86-J.Casey INTERCEPTED by 23-V.Davis at IND 35. 23-V.Davis to HOU 39 for 26 yards (81-O.Daniels).
- Houston Texans (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at IND 35 for -8 yards (67-L.Guy).
- Houston Texans (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) (Run formation) 23-A.Foster left end pushed ob at IND 22 for 39 yards (41-A.Bethea).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:22) — 17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to IND -1. 36-D.Karim for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) (Run formation) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for 86-J.Casey INTERCEPTED by 23-V.Davis at IND 35. 23-V.Davis to HOU 39 for 26 yards (81-O.Daniels).
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-V.Davis at IND 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:55 · HOU 1 · Score 0-6
(7:55) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:51 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 0:12 · IND 32 · Score 3-7
(:12) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 10:27 · IND 19 · Score 6-7
(10:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:06 · HOU 1 · Score 6-13
(2:06) (Run formation) 54-M.Harvey reported in as eligible. 33-V.Ballard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:00 · HOU 2 · Score 6-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:31 · IND 13 · Score 12-14
(9:31) (Run formation) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 9:25 · IND 2 · Score 13-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 5:27 · IND 19 · Score 16-14
(5:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:22 · HOU 35 · Score 16-20
17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to IND -1. 36-D.Karim for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:10 · HOU 2 · Score 16-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:31 · HOU 70 · Score 16-27
(11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:22 · HOU 2 · Score 16-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2012-12-30?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 28-16 in Week 17, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Houston Texans 16, Indianapolis Colts 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q1 7:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — V. Ballard (Q2 2:06) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 9:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Karim (Q3 5:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 11:31) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q1 0:12, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q2 10:27, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q3 5:27, 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?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 57.1% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 42.4% completion, -12.5% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +11.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+7.04 EPA): (11:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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