Colts 27–20 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?

B. Hoyer (Houston Texans), 66.7% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.03 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts), 52.9% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.43 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?

B. Hoyer (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.66 EPA): (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 27–20 Houston Texans
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 13–10 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Brian Hoyer
Top passer: Brian Hoyer
Biggest EPA play: (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2015-10-08

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 27–20 on 2015-10-08. Brian Hoyer posted a game-high +14.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	10	3	7	7	0	27
Houston Texans	0	10	7	3	0	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3HOU 30

+3HOU 24

+3IND 18

IND 42

+3IND 31

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:32FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 30
Score
3-0
(6:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:27TD
Austin Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 4
Score
9-0
(1:27) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 81-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:22XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:41FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 24
Score
13-0
(7:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:12FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
IND 18
Score
13-3
(2:12) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:01TD
JSJ. Strong
Points+6
Yard line
IND 42
Score
13-9
(:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:00XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
13-10
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:06TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 3
Score
19-10
(13:06) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:02XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
20-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:08TD
JSJ. Strong
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
20-16
(4:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 11-J.Strong for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:03XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
20-17
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:31TD
Austin Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
26-17
(10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-A.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:28XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
27-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:11FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
IND 31
Score
27-20
(6:11) 8-N.Novak 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Brian Hoyer · Houston Texans · Passing · +14.03 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2M. Hasselbeck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.43 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3Austin Johnson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
4J. Strong · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.59 EPA/play
5Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
8T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 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

Brian Hoyer — HOU · Passing

Brian Hoyer posted the highest total EPA (+14.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Brian Hoyer's top snap (+6.66 EPA): (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Brian Hoyer led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.03 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.202	+0.050
Offensive success rate	48.1%	48.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.366	+0.273
Rush EPA/play	+0.058	-0.290
Defensive EPA/play	-0.050	-0.202
Defensive success rate	51.6%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: +0.05 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 9 drives, +4.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +15.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Austin Johnson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 1:27)
Houston Texans — J. Strong (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q2 0:01)
Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (Q3 13:06)
Houston Texans — J. Strong (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q3 4:08)
Indianapolis Colts — Austin Johnson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 10:31)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 6:32)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 7:41)
Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q2 2:12)
Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q4 6:11)

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 30 (Q1 6:32) — (6:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 81-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 1:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 42 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:00) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q3 13:06) — (13:06) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 13:02) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 11-J.Strong for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 4:03) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-A.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 10:28) — 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 31 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 8-N.Novak 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +6.66]
Houston Texans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle intended for 12-K.Mumphery INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams [93-E.Walden] at IND 6. 29-M.Adams to IND 16 for 10 yards (12-K.Mumphery). [WPA -16.9% · EPA -3.15]
Houston Texans (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 23-A.Foster INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at IND 6. 29-M.Adams to IND 44 for 38 yards (72-D.Newton). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.99]
Houston Texans (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins pushed ob at IND 10 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +1.96]
Houston Texans (Q2 0:00) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +0.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +6.66]
Houston Texans (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 23-A.Foster INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at IND 6. 29-M.Adams to IND 44 for 38 yards (72-D.Newton). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.99]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton to HOU 31 for 15 yards (35-E.Pleasant) [99-J.Watt]. PENALTY on HOU-99-J.Watt, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 31. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.72]
Houston Texans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle intended for 12-K.Mumphery INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams [93-E.Walden] at IND 6. 29-M.Adams to IND 16 for 10 yards (12-K.Mumphery). [WPA -16.9% · EPA -3.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 6:32 · HOU 30 · Score 3-0
(6:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:27 · HOU 4 · Score 9-0
(1:27) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 81-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:22 · HOU 15 · Score 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 7:41 · HOU 24 · Score 13-0
(7:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 2:12 · IND 18 · Score 13-3
(2:12) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:01 · IND 42 · Score 13-9
(:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · IND 15 · Score 13-10
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:06 · HOU 3 · Score 19-10
(13:06) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 13:02 · HOU 15 · Score 20-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 4:08 · IND 11 · Score 20-16
(4:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 11-J.Strong for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · IND 15 · Score 20-17
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · HOU 2 · Score 26-17
(10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-A.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:28 · HOU 15 · Score 27-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 6:11 · IND 31 · Score 27-20
(6:11) 8-N.Novak 49 yard field goal 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.
Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Brian Hoyer (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2015-10-08?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 27-20 in Week 5, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Houston Texans 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 1:27) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Strong (B. Hoyer pass) (Q2 0:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q3 13:06) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Strong (B. Hoyer pass) (Q3 4:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 10:31) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 6:32, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 7:41, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q2 2:12, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 6:11, 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?

Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans), 66.7% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.03 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts), 52.9% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?

Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.66 EPA): (:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-J.Strong for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Houston Texans

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

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