Colts 31–20 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2023

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

C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 55.6% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.41 total passing EPA. G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 76.0% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +7.99 total passing EPA.

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

N. Collins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (13:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle to 12-N.Collins to HOU 42 for 20 yards (32-J.Blackmon)..

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Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–20 Houston Texans
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 28–10 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Nico Collins
Top passer: C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play: (9:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14 for -9 yards (52-S.Ebukam). Indianapolis chal…
Game date: 2023-09-17

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–20 on 2023-09-17. Nico Collins posted a game-high +14.36 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	14	14	6	0	0	31
Houston Texans	7	3	0	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 8

HOU 11

+3IND 11

HOU 4

+3HOU 24

+3IND 35

IND 23

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:49TD
Anthony Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 18
Score
6-0
(10:49) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:44XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-0
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:18TD
Anthony Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
13-0
(9:18) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:13XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
14-0
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:19TD
Nico Collins
Points+6
Yard line
IND 8
Score
14-6
(3:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:14XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
14-7
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:47TD
Zack Moss
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 11
Score
20-7
(9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:43XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
21-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:28FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
21-10
(4:28) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:15TD
Kylen Granson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 4
Score
27-10
(:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 83-K.Granson pushed ob at HOU 1 for 3 yards (30-D.Houston-Carson). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 83-K.Granson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:10XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
28-10
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:54FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 24
Score
31-10
(5:54) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:50FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
IND 35
Score
31-10
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 13:28FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 18
Score
31-13
(13:28) 15-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:54TD
NDN. Dell
Points+6
Yard line
IND 23
Score
31-19
(9:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-N.Dell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:48XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
31-20
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +14.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
2Gardner Minshew II · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +7.99 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
3Robert Woods · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.41 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
5Will Mallory · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
6Anthony Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7Josh Downs · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
8Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 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

Nico Collins — HOU · Receiving

Nico Collins posted the highest total EPA (+14.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.60 EPA per play.

Nico Collins's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (13:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle to 12-N.Collins to HOU 42 for 20 yards (32-J.Blackmon).

Biggest single play (-5.06 EPA): C.J. Stroud — (9:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14 for -9 yards (52-S.Ebukam). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14

Quarterback report card

C.J. Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.41 total EPA
Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 25 dropbacks · 76.0% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +7.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.137	-0.035
Offensive success rate	46.7%	39.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.236	+0.082
Rush EPA/play	+0.221	-0.173
Defensive EPA/play	+0.035	-0.137
Defensive success rate	60.8%	53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.04 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 11 drives, -3.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +10.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Anthony Richardson (Q1 10:49)
Indianapolis Colts — Anthony Richardson (Q1 9:18)
Houston Texans — Nico Collins (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q1 3:19)
Indianapolis Colts — Zack Moss (Q2 9:47)
Indianapolis Colts — Kylen Granson (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q2 0:15)
Houston Texans — N. Dell (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q4 9:54)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 4:28)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q3 5:54)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q3 5:50)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 13:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 10:44) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:13) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 3:14) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 9:43) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 0:15); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:10) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q3 5:50) — 7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 15-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 23 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-N.Dell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 9:48) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14 for -9 yards (52-S.Ebukam). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14 [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.06]
Houston Texans (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.61]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 86-W.Mallory pushed ob at HOU 18 for 43 yards (30-D.Houston-Carson). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.36]
Houston Texans (Q2 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to 2-R.Woods to IND 16 for 19 yards (45-E.Speed). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.35]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.88]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14 for -9 yards (52-S.Ebukam). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 14 [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.06]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 86-W.Mallory pushed ob at HOU 18 for 43 yards (30-D.Houston-Carson). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.36]
Houston Texans (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle to 12-N.Collins to HOU 42 for 20 yards (32-J.Blackmon). [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.29]
Houston Texans (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 15-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner. [WPA -2.2% · EPA -3.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:49 · HOU 18 · Score 6-0
(10:49) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:44 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · HOU 15 · Score 13-0
(9:18) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:13 · HOU 15 · Score 14-0
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 3:19 · IND 8 · Score 14-6
(3:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 3:14 · IND 15 · Score 14-7
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:47 · HOU 11 · Score 20-7
(9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · HOU 15 · Score 21-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · IND 11 · Score 21-10
(4:28) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · HOU 4 · Score 27-10
(:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 83-K.Granson pushed ob at HOU 1 for 3 yards (30-D.Houston-Carson). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the pl
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · HOU 15 · Score 28-10
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 5:54 · HOU 24 · Score 31-10
(5:54) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 5:50 · IND 35 · Score 31-10
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 13:28 · IND 18 · Score 31-13
(13:28) 15-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · IND 23 · Score 31-19
(9:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-N.Dell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · IND 15 · Score 31-20
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-16-T.Zentner.

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.
Nico Collins (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Gardner Minshew II (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2023-09-17?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31-20 in Week 2, 2023.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 6, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Houston Texans 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 20.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Richardson (Q1 10:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Richardson (Q1 9:18) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Collins (C. Stroud pass) (Q1 3:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Moss (Q2 9:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Granson (G. Minshew pass) (Q2 0:15) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Dell (C. Stroud pass) (Q4 9:54) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q3 5:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q3 5:50, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 13:28, 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?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 55.6% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.41 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 76.0% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +7.99 total passing EPA.

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

Nico Collins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (13:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle to 12-N.Collins to HOU 42 for 20 yards (32-J.Blackmon)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Houston Texans

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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