Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 22–17 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 13–3 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Hilton
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 29-A.H…
- Game date
- 2016-12-11
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 22–17 on 2016-12-11. T. Hilton posted a game-high +5.44 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(8:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(4:04) 8-N.Novak 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:29) (Run formation) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:17) 8-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:49) 8-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-75-J.Mewhort was injured during the play. He is Out.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(11:58) 8-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. Penalty on IND-32-T.Green, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
(9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-32-R.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:51) 8-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:35FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 14
- Score
- 0-3
(8:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 4:04FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 3-3
(4:04) 8-N.Novak 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:29TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 9-3
(2:29) (Run formation) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:26XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 10-3
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:17FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 33
- Score
- 13-3
(:17) 8-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:49FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 16-3
(12:49) 8-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:00TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 18
- Score
- 16-9
(10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-75-J.Mewhort was injured during the play. He is Out.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:53XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 16-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:58FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 19-10
(11:58) 8-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. Penalty on IND-32-T.Green, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:14TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 19-16
(9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-32-R.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 19-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:51FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 22-17
(2:51) 8-N.Novak 34 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).
- 1T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 3A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 4R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5A. Hunt · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6R. Turbin · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7
Casey Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 8L. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 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
T. Hilton — IND · Receiving
T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+5.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
T. Hilton's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-32-R.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-6.12 EPA): A. Luck — (14:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal [90-J.Clowney] at IND 42. 29-A.Hal to IND 18 for 24 yards (33-R.Turbin).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.31 total EPA
- B. Osweiler (Houston Texans) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.126 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.198 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 52.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +0.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -8.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — L. Miller
- Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q1 4:04) — (4:04) 8-N.Novak 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) (Run formation) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 2:26) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 33 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 8-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) 8-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-75-J.Mewhort was injured during the play. He is Out.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 9:53) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q4 11:58); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q4 9:14); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 9:06) — 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 17 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 8-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at HOU 10 for -7 yards (90-J.Clowney). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney) [90-J.Clowney], RECOVERED by HOU-59-W.Mercilus at HOU 14. 59-W.Mercilus to HOU 14 for no gain (76-J.Reit
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 83-D.Allen INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Demps at IND 31. 27-Q.Demps to IND 16 for 15 yards (23-F.Gore).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete short right to 33-R.Turbin [75-V.Wilfork].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-32-R.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Houston Texans (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) (Run formation) 26-L.Miller right tackle to HOU 49 for 20 yards (20-D.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal [90-J.Clowney] at IND 42. 29-A.Hal to IND 18 for 24 yards (33-R.Turbin).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 83-D.Allen INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Demps at IND 31. 27-Q.Demps to IND 16 for 15 yards (23-F.Gore).
- Houston Texans (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Run formation) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 17-B.Osweiler pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Ayers at IND 29. 56-A.Ayers to HOU 46 for 25 yards (78-O.Abou
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at HOU 10 for -7 yards (90-J.Clowney). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney) [90-J.Clowney], RECOVERED by HOU-59-W.Mercilus at HOU 14. 59-W.Mercilus to HOU 14 for no gain (76-J.Reit
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:35 · HOU 14 · Score 0-3
(8:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:04 · IND 3 · Score 3-3
(4:04) 8-N.Novak 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 2:29 · IND 2 · Score 9-3
(2:29) (Run formation) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 2:26 · IND 15 · Score 10-3
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · IND 33 · Score 13-3
(:17) 8-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 12:49 · IND 6 · Score 16-3
(12:49) 8-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:00 · HOU 18 · Score 16-9
(10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-75-J.Mewhort was injured during the play. He is Out. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:53 · HOU 15 · Score 16-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 11:58 · IND 22 · Score 19-10
(11:58) 8-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. Penalty on IND-32-T.Green, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · HOU 35 · Score 19-16
(9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-32-R.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · HOU 15 · Score 19-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 2:51 · IND 17 · Score 22-17
(2:51) 8-N.Novak 34 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.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Hilton (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 2016-12-11?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 22-17 in Week 14, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Houston Texans 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Houston Texans 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Houston Texans 22, Indianapolis Colts 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 2:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (A. Luck pass) (Q3 10:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 9:14) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:35, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q1 4:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 12:49, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 11:58, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 2:51, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 48.0% completion, -10.4% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.31 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Houston Texans), 50.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-32-R.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Was Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Houston Texans won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
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