Colts 30–38 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2025

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

R. Leonard (Indianapolis Colts), 55.3% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA. C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 53.8% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.49 total passing EPA.

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

A. Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.76 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 38–30 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 17–23 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Artavis Pierce
Top passer: Riley Leonard
Biggest EPA play: (:05) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short middle to 2-J.Downs to IND 29 for 4 yards. Lateral…
Game date: 2026-01-04

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 38–30 on 2026-01-04. Artavis Pierce posted a game-high +10.06 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	10	7	10	3	0	30
Houston Texans	6	17	3	21	0	38

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3HOU 32

IND 2

+3HOU 21

+3HOU 35

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

22 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:11FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 33
Score
0-3
(12:11) 15-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:45TD
Artavis Pierce
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 66
Score
6-3
(10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:36XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-3
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 6:41FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 30
Score
7-6
(6:41) 15-K.Fairbairn 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:39FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 32
Score
10-6
(:39) 10-B.Grupe 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:40TD
Jay Higgins IV
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
10-12
(9:40) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 81-J.Higgins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:34XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-13
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:38TD
C.J. Stroud
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-19
(8:38) 72-T.Togiai reported in as eligible. 7-C.Stroud right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:32XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-20
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:29TD
Artavis Pierce
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 8
Score
16-20
(1:29) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:25XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
17-20
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:03FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
17-23
(:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:11TD
Riley Leonard
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 1
Score
23-23
(13:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:05XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
24-23
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:58FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 24
Score
24-26
(6:58) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:47FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 21
Score
27-26
(1:47) 10-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:20FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 25
Score
27-29
(11:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:42FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 4
Score
30-29
(2:42) 10-B.Grupe 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:17FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
IND 25
Score
30-32
(:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:12FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 35
Score
30-32
15-K.Fairbairn kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to IND -5. 16-A.Dulin to IND 25 for 30 yards (33-D.Ogunbowale; 84-J.Watson).
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:05TD
Josh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 75
Score
30-38
(:05) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short middle to 2-J.Downs to IND 29 for 4 yards. Lateral to 11-M.Pittman to IND 20 for -9 yards. Lateral to 15-R.Leonard to IND 21 for 1 yard (92-D.Horton). FUMBLES (92-D.Horton), touched at IND 17, RECOVERED by HOU-72-T.Togiai at IND 17. 72-T.Togiai for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
—
Score
30-38
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
2Dalton Schultz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
3C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.49 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
4Rigoberto Sanchez · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.51 EPA/play
5Woody Marks · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.45 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6Ameer Abdullah · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
7Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8Xavier Hutchinson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 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

Artavis Pierce — IND · Receiving

Artavis Pierce posted the highest total EPA (+10.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.

Artavis Pierce's top snap (+6.76 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.03 EPA): Riley Leonard — (:05) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short middle to 2-J.Downs to IND 29 for 4 yards. Lateral to 11-M.Pittman to IND 20 for -9 yards. Lateral to 15-R.Leonard to IND 21 for 1 yard (92-D.Horton). FUMBLES (

Quarterback report card

Riley Leonard led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Riley Leonard (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.06 total EPA
C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.010	+0.086
Offensive success rate	47.0%	51.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.089	+0.003
Rush EPA/play	-0.206	+0.008
Defensive EPA/play	-0.086	-0.010
Defensive success rate	48.9%	53.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: +0.09 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 12 drives, +7.58 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +0.80 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Artavis Pierce (Riley Leonard pass) (Q1 10:45)
Houston Texans — Jay Higgins IV (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q2 9:40)
Houston Texans — C.J. Stroud (Q2 8:38)
Indianapolis Colts — Artavis Pierce (Riley Leonard pass) (Q2 1:29)
Indianapolis Colts — Riley Leonard (Q3 13:11)
Houston Texans — Josh Downs (Riley Leonard pass) (Q4 0:05)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 12:11)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 6:41)
Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q1 0:39)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:03)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 6:58)
Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q3 1:47)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 11:20)
Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q4 2:42)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 0:17)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 0:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 33 (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) 15-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 66 (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 10:36) — 10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 15-K.Fairbairn 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 32 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) 10-B.Grupe 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 81-J.Higgins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 9:34) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 72-T.Togiai reported in as eligible. 7-C.Stroud right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 8:32) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:25) — 10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 13:11) — (13:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 13:05) — 10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q3 6:58) — (6:58) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) 10-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 21–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 4 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 10-B.Grupe 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q4 0:12) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to IND -5. 16-A.Dulin to IND 25 for 30 yards (33-D.Ogunbowale; 84-J.Watson).; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 75 (Q4 0:05); Houston Texans found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q4 0:17) — (:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend. [WPA +25.0% · EPA +0.54]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.0% · EPA +6.76]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short left intended for 84-T.Warren INTERCEPTED by 36-A.Huzzie (72-T.Togiai) at IND 33. 36-A.Huzzie to IND 33 for no gain (84-T.Warren). [WPA -18.1% · EPA -3.64]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short middle to 2-J.Downs to IND 29 for 4 yards. Lateral to 11-M.Pittman to IND 20 for -9 yards. Lateral to 15-R.Leonard to IND 21 for 1 yard (92-D.Horton). FUMBLES ( [WPA -16.5% · EPA -7.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) 15-R.Leonard pass deep middle to 14-A.Pierce to HOU 1 for 53 yards (42-J.Ingram). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.14]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short middle to 2-J.Downs to IND 29 for 4 yards. Lateral to 11-M.Pittman to IND 20 for -9 yards. Lateral to 15-R.Leonard to IND 21 for 1 yard (92-D.Horton). FUMBLES ( [WPA -16.5% · EPA -7.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.0% · EPA +6.76]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard sacked at IND 17 for -7 yards (55-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (55-D.Hunter), touched at IND 16, RECOVERED by HOU-39-H.To'oTo'o at IND 2. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.39]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) 15-R.Leonard pass deep middle to 14-A.Pierce to HOU 1 for 53 yards (42-J.Ingram). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.14]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 12:11 · IND 33 · Score 0-3
(12:11) 15-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:45 · HOU 66 · Score 6-3
(10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:36 · HOU 15 · Score 7-3
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 6:41 · IND 30 · Score 7-6
(6:41) 15-K.Fairbairn 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 0:39 · HOU 32 · Score 10-6
(:39) 10-B.Grupe 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 9:40 · IND 11 · Score 10-12
(9:40) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 81-J.Higgins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 9:34 · IND 15 · Score 10-13
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:38 · IND 2 · Score 10-19
(8:38) 72-T.Togiai reported in as eligible. 7-C.Stroud right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:32 · IND 15 · Score 10-20
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:29 · HOU 8 · Score 16-20
(1:29) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:25 · HOU 15 · Score 17-20
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · IND 11 · Score 17-23
(:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:11 · HOU 1 · Score 23-23
(13:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 13:05 · HOU 15 · Score 24-23
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 6:58 · IND 24 · Score 24-26
(6:58) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 1:47 · HOU 21 · Score 27-26
(1:47) 10-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 11:20 · IND 25 · Score 27-29
(11:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:42 · HOU 4 · Score 30-29
(2:42) 10-B.Grupe 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:17 · IND 25 · Score 30-32
(:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · HOU 35 · Score 30-32
15-K.Fairbairn kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to IND -5. 16-A.Dulin to IND 25 for 30 yards (33-D.Ogunbowale; 84-J.Watson).
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · HOU 75 · Score 30-38
(:05) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass short middle to 2-J.Downs to IND 29 for 4 yards. Lateral to 11-M.Pittman to IND 20 for -9 yards. Lateral to 15-R.Leonard to IND 21 for 1 yard (92-D.Horton). FUMBLES (
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · Score 30-38
END GAME

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.
Artavis Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans on 2026-01-04?

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 38-30 in Week 18, 2025.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 17; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Houston Texans 21; Final: Indianapolis Colts 30, Houston Texans 38.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Pierce (R. Leonard pass) (Q1 10:45) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Higgins (C. Stroud pass) (Q2 9:40) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Stroud (Q2 8:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Pierce (R. Leonard pass) (Q2 1:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Leonard (Q3 13:11) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Downs (R. Leonard pass) (Q4 0:05) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 12:11, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 6:41, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 0:39, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 6:58, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 1:47, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 11:20, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 2:42, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 0:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 0:12, 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?

Riley Leonard (Indianapolis Colts), 55.3% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA. C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 53.8% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.49 total passing EPA.

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

Artavis Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.76 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Leonard pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L

Houston Texans

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

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