Texans 3–31 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2021

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

D. Mills (Houston Texans), 61.7% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.04 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 47.8% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.04 total passing EPA.

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

J. Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.33 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (8:53) 28-J.Taylor left end to HOU 5 for 83 yards (39-T.Mitchell)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–3 Houston Texans
Halftime: Houston Texans 3–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jawaan Taylor
Top passer: Davis Mills
Biggest EPA play: (8:53) 28-J.Taylor left end to HOU 5 for 83 yards (39-T.Mitchell).
Game date: 2021-10-17

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–3 on 2021-10-17. Jawaan Taylor posted a game-high +8.33 total EPA in the rushing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	0	3	0	0	0	3
Indianapolis Colts	7	3	14	7	0	31

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

HOU 51

+3HOU 23

+3IND 13

HOU 28

HOU 4

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:59TD
Parris Campbell
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 51
Score
0-6
(1:59) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 1-P.Campbell for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-8-T.Brooks was injured during the play. He is Out.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:52XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
0-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:04FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 23
Score
0-10
(13:04) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:20FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 13
Score
3-10
(6:20) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:56TD
Mo Alie-Cox
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 28
Score
3-16
(11:56) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:50XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
3-17
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:40TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 4
Score
3-23
(6:40) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:37XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
3-24
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:51TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 11
Score
3-30
(4:51) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:47XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
3-31
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +8.33 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
3Carson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.04 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4Parris Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.97 EPA/play
5Brandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
7N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
8P. Lindsay · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 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

Jawaan Taylor — IND · Rushing

Jawaan Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+8.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Jawaan Taylor's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (8:53) 28-J.Taylor left end to HOU 5 for 83 yards (39-T.Mitchell).

Quarterback report card

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

Davis Mills (Houston Texans) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.04 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +6.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.208	+0.205
Offensive success rate	37.8%	46.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.214	+0.263
Rush EPA/play	-0.250	+0.302
Defensive EPA/play	-0.205	+0.208
Defensive success rate	54.0%	62.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 11 drives, -18.74 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +12.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Parris Campbell (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 1:59)
Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 11:56)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 6:40)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q4 4:51)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q2 13:04)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 6:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 51 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 1-P.Campbell for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-8-T.Brooks was injured during the play. He is Out.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 1:52) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q2 13:04) — (13:04) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 6:20) — (6:20) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 28 (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 11:50) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q3 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 6:37) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 4:47) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 1-P.Campbell for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-8-T.Brooks was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.97]
Houston Texans (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 10-D.Mills pass short middle intended for 12-N.Collins INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at HOU 32. 53-D.Leonard to HOU 28 for 4 yards (12-N.Collins). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.19]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to HOU 28 for 52 yards (1-L.Johnson). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.93]
Houston Texans (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills sacked at 50 for -9 yards (99-D.Buckner). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -2.48]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.90]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 28-J.Taylor left end to HOU 5 for 83 yards (39-T.Mitchell). [WPA +3.0% · EPA +5.37]
Houston Texans (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 10-D.Mills pass short middle intended for 12-N.Collins INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at HOU 32. 53-D.Leonard to HOU 28 for 4 yards (12-N.Collins). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.19]
Houston Texans (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to IND 37 for 6 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-37-K.Willis at IND 37. [WPA -0.7% · EPA -5.04]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 1-P.Campbell for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-8-T.Brooks was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:59 · HOU 51 · Score 0-6
(1:59) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 1-P.Campbell for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-8-T.Brooks was injured during the play. He is Out.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:52 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 13:04 · HOU 23 · Score 0-10
(13:04) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:20 · IND 13 · Score 3-10
(6:20) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:56 · HOU 28 · Score 3-16
(11:56) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:50 · HOU 15 · Score 3-17
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:40 · HOU 4 · Score 3-23
(6:40) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:37 · HOU 15 · Score 3-24
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:51 · HOU 11 · Score 3-30
(4:51) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:47 · HOU 15 · Score 3-31
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

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.
Jawaan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2021-10-17?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31-3 in Week 6, 2021.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 31.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Campbell (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 1:59) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 11:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 6:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 4:51) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 13:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 6:20, 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?

Davis Mills (Houston Texans), 61.7% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.04 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 47.8% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.04 total passing EPA.

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

Jawaan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.33 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (8:53) 28-J.Taylor left end to HOU 5 for 83 yards (39-T.Mitchell)..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

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