Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 33–28 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 27–14 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND…
- Game date
- 2014-10-09
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 33–28 on 2014-10-09. A. Luck posted a game-high +21.51 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(11:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(10:45) 34-T.Richardson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:28) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(6:03) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:00) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].
(10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:17FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 10
- Score
- 3-0
(11:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:45TD TRT. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 9-0
(10:45) 34-T.Richardson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:40XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:05TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 16-0
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:00XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:01TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 23-0
(:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:00XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:48TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 24-6
(9:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 24-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:28TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 12
- Score
- 24-13
(8:28) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 24-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:09FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 16
- Score
- 27-14
(1:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:03TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 27-20
(6:03) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 27-21
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:00TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 33
- Score
- 33-21
(3:00) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:46TD JWJ. WattPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 45
- Score
- 33-27
(10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 33-28
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +21.51 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +21.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
- 3
Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 4
Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 5C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6A. Bradshaw · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7A. Blue · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.06 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 (+21.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (-8.24 EPA): (10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 54 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -4.9% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +21.51 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.6% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.398 | -0.140 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.567 | +0.064 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 57.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.09 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -6.46 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +2.06 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Richardson
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Watt
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 24–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 10 (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 34-T.Richardson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 7:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 0:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 9:43) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:22) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 16 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–6. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 5:59) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 33 (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus]..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 45 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 10:36) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HOU 18 for -3 yards (92-B.Werner). FUMBLES (92-B.Werner), RECOVERED by IND-52-D.Jackson at HOU 22. 52-D.Jackson to HOU 22 for no gain (60-B.Jones).
- Houston Texans (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson to IND 41 for 13 yards (21-V.Davis). FUMBLES (21-V.Davis), RECOVERED by IND-29-M.Adams at IND 40. 29-M.Adams to IND 40 for no gain (
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at HOU 10 for 40 yards (24-J.Joseph).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete deep left to 14-H.Nicks (34-A.J. Bouye). PENALTY on HOU-34-A.J. Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, 27 yards, enforced at IND 18 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:37) — (9:37) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Tuggle (93-J.Crick) at IND 34. 57-J.Tuggle to IND 26 for 8 yards (87-R.Wayne).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at HOU 10 for 40 yards (24-J.Joseph).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at HOU 30 for 37 yards (21-K.Lewis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 11:17 · HOU 10 · Score 3-0
(11:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:45 · HOU 5 · Score 9-0
(10:45) 34-T.Richardson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:40 · HOU 2 · Score 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · HOU 5 · Score 16-0
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:00 · HOU 2 · Score 17-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:01 · HOU 4 · Score 23-0
(:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · HOU 2 · Score 24-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 9:48 · IND 4 · Score 24-6
(9:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · IND 2 · Score 24-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:28 · IND 12 · Score 24-13
(8:28) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:22 · IND 2 · Score 24-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:09 · HOU 16 · Score 27-14
(1:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 6:03 · IND 2 · Score 27-20
(6:03) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 5:59 · IND 2 · Score 27-21
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:00 · HOU 33 · Score 33-21
(3:00) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus]. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · HOU 45 · Score 33-27
(10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · IND 2 · Score 33-28
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
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.
- 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 Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2014-10-09?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 33-28 in Week 6, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 24, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 14; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 6, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 33, Houston Texans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Richardson (Q1 10:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (A. Luck pass) (Q1 7:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q1 0:01) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 9:48) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 8:28) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 6:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q3 3:00) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Watt (Q4 10:46) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 11:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:09, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 46.3% completion, -4.9% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +21.51 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans), 48.4% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (-8.24 EPA): (10:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 45, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at IND 45. 99-J.Watt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Indianapolis Colts won 33-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Houston Texans
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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