FantasyHQ+

FantasyHQ · Game Recap

NFL · Week 12 · November 21, 2019 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans: 2019 Week 12 Recap

Texans defeat Colts 20–17 in Week 12

Dustin Hopkins led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 17–20 Week 12 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 17 6–5
Final 17–20
Houston Texans 20 7–4 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
17–20
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Dustin Hopkins
Game date
November 21, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • N.Hines 9 CAR · 51 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Ebron 4 REC · 44 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Doyle 3 REC · 28 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 6 REC · 94 YDS · 2 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Desmond Watson
    Desmond Watson 19/32 · 297 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Fuller 7 REC · 140 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
View Colts vs Texans box score View all 2019 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 20–17 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dustin Hopkins
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 23-K…
Game date
2019-11-21

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20–17 on 2019-11-21. Dustin Hopkins posted a game-high +9.34 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Indianapolis Colts10800017
Houston Texans10370020

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 13:46FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 17
    Score
    0-3

    (13:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 4:33TD
    Jacoby Brissett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    6-3

    (4:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 4:28XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-3

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 2:00TD
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 35
    Score
    7-9

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 1:53XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    7-10

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:02FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 18
    Score
    10-10

    (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:44TD
    Joshua Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 13
    Score
    16-10

    (5:44) (Shotgun) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:36XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 10
    Score
    17-10

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:36XP
    Desmond Watson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 75
    Score
    17-10

    (5:36) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller to IND 24 for 51 yards (23-K.Moore II).

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 2:47FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 18
    Score
    17-13

    (2:47) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:41TD
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    17-19

    (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:34XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    17-20

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Dustin HopkinsDustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  2. 2Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.51 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3W. Fuller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  4. 4N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  5. 5E. Ebron · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Dustin Hopkins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dustin Hopkins — HOU · Receiving

Dustin Hopkins posted the highest total EPA (+9.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.

Dustin Hopkins's top snap (+4.22 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.06 EPA): Desmond Watson — (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore II (93-J.Sheard) at HOU 43. 23-K.Moore II to HOU 42 for 1 yard (23-C.Hyde).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.51 total EPA
  • Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play-0.021+0.031
Offensive success rate44.4%39.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.157+0.235
Rush EPA/play+0.134-0.231
Defensive EPA/play-0.031+0.021
Defensive success rate60.6%55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 9 drives, +2.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -1.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacoby BrissettIndianapolis Colts — Jacoby Brissett (Q2 4:33)
  • Dustin HopkinsHouston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Joshua WilliamsIndianapolis Colts — Joshua Williams (Q3 5:44)
  • Dustin HopkinsHouston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 12:41)

Field goals

  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 13:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 2:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 4:28) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:53) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 18 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 10 (Q3 5:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the IND 75 (Q3 5:36) — (5:36) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller to IND 24 for 51 yards (23-K.Moore II).; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 12:34) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +3.31]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore II (93-J.Sheard) at HOU 43. 23-K.Moore II to HOU 42 for 1 yard (23-C.Hyde). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -5.06]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +4.22]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.32]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 87-D.Fells pushed ob at IND 23 for 24 yards (39-M.Tell III). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.50]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore II (93-J.Sheard) at HOU 43. 23-K.Moore II to HOU 42 for 1 yard (23-C.Hyde). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -5.06]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +4.22]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 87-D.Fells pushed ob at IND 23 for 24 yards (39-M.Tell III). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.50]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +3.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 13:46 · IND 17 · Score 0-3
    (13:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:33 · HOU 5 · Score 6-3
    (4:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:28 · HOU 15 · Score 7-3
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · IND 35 · Score 7-9
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · IND 15 · Score 7-10
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · HOU 18 · Score 10-10
    (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:44 · HOU 13 · Score 16-10
    (5:44) (Shotgun) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · HOU 10 · Score 17-10
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · IND 75 · Score 17-10
    (5:36) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller to IND 24 for 51 yards (23-K.Moore II).
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 2:47 · IND 18 · Score 17-13
    (2:47) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  11. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:41 · IND 30 · Score 17-19
    (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:34 · IND 15 · Score 17-20
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

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.
  • Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2019-11-21?

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-17 in Week 12, 2019.

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

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 8, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Houston Texans 20.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q2 4:33) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Williams (Q3 5:44) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 12:41) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 13:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 2:47, 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?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 59.4% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.51 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 53.3% completion, -2.9% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.70 total passing EPA.

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

Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Houston Texans

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

FantasyHQ · fantasyhq.co

More 2019 game recaps

Week 12 · Nov 25, 2019

Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams

Read full recap →

Week 12 · Nov 24, 2019

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons

Read full recap →

Week 12 · Nov 24, 2019

Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles

Read full recap →

Week 12 · Nov 24, 2019

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals

Read full recap →

Week 12 · Nov 24, 2019

Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets

Read full recap →

Week 12 · Nov 24, 2019

New York Giants vs Chicago Bears

Read full recap →