Texans 20–16 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2025

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

C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 53.7% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA. D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 45.2% completion, -8.8% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.72 total passing EPA.

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

C. Stroud (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-3.51 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right intended for 19-X.Hutchinson INTERCEPTED by 0-C.Bynum at HOU 42. 0-C.Bynum to HOU 42 for no gain (19-X.Hutchinson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 20–16 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Houston Texans 10–6 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C.J. Stroud
Top passer: C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play: (10:19) Direct snap to 84-T.Warren. 84-T.Warren FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 10, recovered by …
Game date: 2025-11-30

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20–16 on 2025-11-30. C.J. Stroud posted a game-high +9.82 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	3	7	3	7	0	20
Indianapolis Colts	0	6	7	3	0	16

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

HOU 19

+1IND 15

+3IND 25

HOU 12

+1HOU 15

+1IND 15

+3HOU 24

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:58FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 4
Score
3-0
(7:58) 15-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:46TD
Artavis Pierce
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 19
Score
3-6
(8:46) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 5:13TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
IND 4
Score
9-6
(5:13) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. 21-N.Chubb left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 5:08XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-6
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:52FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 25
Score
13-6
(6:52) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:55TD
Tyler Warren
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 12
Score
13-12
(2:55) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 84-T.Warren for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:51XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
13-13
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:44TD
Nico Collins
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
19-13
(12:44) (Shotgun) 12-N.Collins left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:38XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
20-13
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:44FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 24
Score
20-16
(8:44) 12-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +9.82 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
2Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
3Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4Jay Higgins IV · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
5Dre'Mont Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.72 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
6Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
7Dalton Schultz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8Tyler Warren · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 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

C.J. Stroud — HOU · Passing

C.J. Stroud posted the highest total EPA (+9.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

C.J. Stroud's top snap (-3.51 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right intended for 19-X.Hutchinson INTERCEPTED by 0-C.Bynum at HOU 42. 0-C.Bynum to HOU 42 for no gain (19-X.Hutchinson).

Biggest single play (-4.10 EPA): Tyler Warren — (10:19) Direct snap to 84-T.Warren. 84-T.Warren FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 10, recovered by IND-28-J.Taylor at HOU 11. 28-J.Taylor to HOU 11 for no gain (95-D.Barnett, 4-K.Lassiter).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.82 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -8.8% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.037	-0.053
Offensive success rate	44.9%	38.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.239	+0.152
Rush EPA/play	-0.214	-0.285
Defensive EPA/play	+0.053	-0.037
Defensive success rate	61.2%	55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.04 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.05 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 10 drives, +3.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -3.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Artavis Pierce (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 8:46)
Houston Texans — Nick Chubb (Q2 5:13)
Indianapolis Colts — Tyler Warren (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q3 2:55)
Houston Texans — Nico Collins (Q4 12:44)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 7:58)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 6:52)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q4 8:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 15-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 19 (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 5:13) — (5:13) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. 21-N.Chubb left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 5:08) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q3 6:52) — (6:52) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 84-T.Warren for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 2:51) — 12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 12-N.Collins left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 12:38) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 12-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass incomplete short right to 11-M.Pittman [51-W.Anderson]. [WPA -19.7% · EPA -3.12]
Houston Texans (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 12-N.Collins left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +1.47]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass incomplete deep right to 14-A.Pierce. PENALTY on HOU-2-C.Bullock, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at HOU 44 - No Play. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.05]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) Direct snap to 84-T.Warren. 84-T.Warren FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 10, recovered by IND-28-J.Taylor at HOU 11. 28-J.Taylor to HOU 11 for no gain (95-D.Barnett, 4-K.Lassiter). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.10]
Houston Texans (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 87-C.Stover. 87-C.Stover left guard to IND 17 for no gain (44-Z.Franklin; 92-N.Gallimore). (Virtual Measurement). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) Direct snap to 84-T.Warren. 84-T.Warren FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 10, recovered by IND-28-J.Taylor at HOU 11. 28-J.Taylor to HOU 11 for no gain (95-D.Barnett, 4-K.Lassiter). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.10]
Houston Texans (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 87-C.Stover. 87-C.Stover left guard to IND 17 for no gain (44-Z.Franklin; 92-N.Gallimore). (Virtual Measurement). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.07]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass incomplete deep right to 14-A.Pierce. PENALTY on HOU-2-C.Bullock, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at HOU 44 - No Play. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.05]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 2-J.Downs pushed ob at HOU 46 for 34 yards (25-M.Bryant). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.79]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 7:58 · IND 4 · Score 3-0
(7:58) 15-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · HOU 19 · Score 3-6
(8:46) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 5:13 · IND 4 · Score 9-6
(5:13) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. 21-N.Chubb left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 5:08 · IND 15 · Score 10-6
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 6:52 · IND 25 · Score 13-6
(6:52) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:55 · HOU 12 · Score 13-12
(2:55) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 84-T.Warren for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:51 · HOU 15 · Score 13-13
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · IND 7 · Score 19-13
(12:44) (Shotgun) 12-N.Collins left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:38 · IND 15 · Score 20-13
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:44 · HOU 24 · Score 20-16
(8:44) 12-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

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.
C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2025-11-30?

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 in Week 13, 2025.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Houston Texans 20, Indianapolis Colts 16.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Pierce (D. Jones pass) (Q2 8:46) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 5:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Warren (D. Jones pass) (Q3 2:55) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Collins (Q4 12:44) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 7:58, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 6:52, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 8:44, 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?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 53.7% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 45.2% completion, -8.8% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.72 total passing EPA.

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

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-3.51 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right intended for 19-X.Hutchinson INTERCEPTED by 0-C.Bynum at HOU 42. 0-C.Bynum to HOU 42 for no gain (19-X.Hutchinson)..

Was Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Houston Texans won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L

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