Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 26–23 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 13–3 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Doyle
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at HOU 13 for -5 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
- Game date
- 2016-10-16
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 26–23 on 2016-10-16, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 13–3 halftime lead. J. Doyle posted a game-high +5.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(5:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(6:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:00) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:09) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on HOU-30-K.Johnson, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:54) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-29-M.Adams was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:13) 8-N.Novak 33 yard field goal 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 5:59FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 3-0
(5:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD JDJ. DoylePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 22
- Score
- 9-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:55XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+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 6:58FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 13-0
(6:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:00FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 13-3
(2:00) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:09TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 13-9
(7:09) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD ALA. LuckPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 14
- Score
- 19-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:53XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 20-9
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:12FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 18
- Score
- 23-9
(7:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on HOU-30-K.Johnson, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:47TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 10
- Score
- 23-15
(2:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:37XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 23-16
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:54TD CFC. FiedorowiczPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 26
- Score
- 23-22
(:54) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-29-M.Adams was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:49XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 23-23
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
OT 8:13FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 23-26
(8:13) 8-N.Novak 33 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).
- 1J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 2B. Osweiler · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.95 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3C. Fiedorowicz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4
Casey Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 5A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6L. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.16 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.05 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
J. Doyle — IND · Receiving
J. Doyle posted the highest total EPA (+5.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.
J. Doyle's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.38 EPA): A. Luck — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at HOU 13 for -5 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
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) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.39 total EPA
- B. Osweiler (Houston Texans) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.019 | +0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.121 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.02, Houston Texans +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +1.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +1.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass)
- Houston Texans — L. Miller
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Luck
- Houston Texans — L. Miller (B. Osweiler pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Fiedorowicz (B. Osweiler pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 14:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 14:53) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 18 (Q4 7:12); Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:37) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 26 (Q4 0:54); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 0:49) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Overtime: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (OT 8:13) — (8:13) 8-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (OT 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 11-J.Strong to IND 12 for 36 yards (30-R.Melvin).
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-29-M.Adams was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 38 for -9 yards (55-B.McKinney).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 1-P.McAfee punts 32 yards to HOU 16, Center-45-M.Overton, fair catch by 34-T.Ervin.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at HOU 13 for -5 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at HOU 13 for -5 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
- Houston Texans (Q3 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at HOU 20. 21-V.Davis to HOU 20 for no gain (10-D.Hopkins).
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-29-M.Adams was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 5:59 · HOU 23 · Score 3-0
(5:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · HOU 22 · Score 9-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · 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 6:58 · HOU 19 · Score 13-0
(6:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · IND 9 · Score 13-3
(2:00) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 7:09 · IND 1 · Score 13-9
(7:09) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · HOU 14 · Score 19-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · HOU 15 · Score 20-9
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:12 · HOU 18 · Score 23-9
(7:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on HOU-30-K.Johnson, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · IND 10 · Score 23-15
(2:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · IND 15 · Score 23-16
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:54 · IND 26 · Score 23-22
(:54) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-29-M.Adams was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 0:49 · IND 15 · Score 23-23
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 8:13 · IND 15 · Score 23-26
(8:13) 8-N.Novak 33 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.
- J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2016-10-16?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 26-23 in Week 6, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 6; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 14; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Houston Texans 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass) (Q2 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 7:09) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Luck (Q4 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 2:47) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Fiedorowicz (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 0:54) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 5:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:58, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 7:12, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (OT 8:13, 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), 47.7% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Houston Texans), 61.0% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?
J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 84-J.Doyle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Houston Texans
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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