Colts 26–20 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2020

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

D. Watson (Houston Texans), 52.0% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.66 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 71.1% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA.

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

P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+6.49 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 26–20 Houston Texans
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 24–20 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play: (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2020-12-06

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 26–20 on 2020-12-06. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.00 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	Q4	—	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	14	10	2	0	0	26
Houston Texans	10	10	0	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

HOU 21

+3IND 34

HOU 5

HOU 39

IND 6

+3HOU 24

+2IND 96

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:59TD
THT. Hilton
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 21
Score
6-0
(9:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:52XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-0
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:56TD
Desmond Watson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
7-6
(7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:51XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 4:37FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 34
Score
7-10
(4:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:46TD
NHN. Hines
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 5
Score
13-10
(:46) 21-N.Hines right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:41XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
14-10
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:24TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 39
Score
20-10
(9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:17XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
21-10
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:44TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
21-16
(4:44) (Shotgun) 31-Da.Johnson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:39XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
21-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:15FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 24
Score
24-17
(1:15) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:08FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 16
Score
24-20
(:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:08Safety
Desmond Watson
Points+2
Yard line
IND 96
Score
26-20
(6:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.00 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.39 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
3Keke Coutee · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.81 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
4C. Hansen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
5Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
6Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.18 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 50 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

Philip Rivers — IND · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+10.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+6.49 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 Watson (Houston Texans) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.66 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.048	-0.046
Offensive success rate	44.8%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.263	+0.053
Rush EPA/play	-0.137	-0.320
Defensive EPA/play	+0.046	-0.048
Defensive success rate	53.8%	55.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

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

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.05 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.05 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 11 drives, -3.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +4.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 9:59)
Houston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q1 7:56)
Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines (Q1 0:46)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 9:24)
Houston Texans — unlisted player (Q2 4:44)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 4:37)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q2 1:15)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 21 (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:52) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q1 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 7:51) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 21-N.Hines right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 0:41) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 39 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 9:17) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 31-Da.Johnson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 4:39) — 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 24 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 2–0. Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 96 (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 7, touched at IND 7, RECOVERED by IND-54-A.Walker at IND 9. [WPA -48.0% · EPA -5.13]
Houston Texans (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 16-K.Coutee to IND 11 for 64 yards (31-T.Wilson). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +5.27]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 21-N.Hines up the middle to HOU 5 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 50-T.Adams). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.77]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +6.49]
Houston Texans (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 37 for -9 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston) [50-J.Houston], recovered by HOU-64-S.Kelemete at HOU 29. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -2.77]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +6.49]
Houston Texans (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 16-K.Coutee to IND 11 for 64 yards (31-T.Wilson). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +5.27]
Houston Texans (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 7, touched at IND 7, RECOVERED by IND-54-A.Walker at IND 9. [WPA -48.0% · EPA -5.13]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 21-N.Hines up the middle to HOU 5 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 50-T.Adams). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.77]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:59 · HOU 21 · Score 6-0
(9:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:52 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 7:56 · IND 11 · Score 7-6
(7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 7:51 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:37 · IND 34 · Score 7-10
(4:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:46 · HOU 5 · Score 13-10
(:46) 21-N.Hines right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:41 · HOU 15 · Score 14-10
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:24 · HOU 39 · Score 20-10
(9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:17 · HOU 15 · Score 21-10
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 4:44 · IND 6 · Score 21-16
(4:44) (Shotgun) 31-Da.Johnson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 4:39 · IND 15 · Score 21-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · HOU 24 · Score 24-17
(1:15) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · IND 16 · Score 24-20
(:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 6:08 · IND 96 · Score 26-20
(6:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston).

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.
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) 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 2020-12-06?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 26-20 in Week 13, 2020.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Houston Texans 10; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 2, Houston Texans 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 26, Houston Texans 20.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 9:59) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q1 7:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Hines (Q1 0:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 9:24) Houston Texans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:44) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 4:37, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:08, 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), 52.0% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.66 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 71.1% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+6.49 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Houston Texans

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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