Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans box score, Week 2

Week 2Final

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20

At NRG Stadium

Score by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
IND	14	14	3	0	31
HOU	7	3	0	10	20

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31-20 in Week 2 on September 17, 2023 at NRG Stadium. Gardner Minshew II threw for 171 yards for the Indianapolis Colts; C.J. Stroud threw for 384 for the Houston Texans.

Play by play

Drive chart

Showing: Houston Texans, Q4 1:07 · End of game

GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain

Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown10 plays · 60 yds · 4:16 · Started Q1 15:00 at IND 25Score after the drive: 7–0
1. Q1 15:00Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 61 yards from HST 35 to IND 4, fair catch by D.Flowers.
2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass short left to M.Pittman to IND 37 for 12 yards (M.Stewart) [W.Anderson]. FUMBLES (M.Stewart), ball out of bounds at IND 42.12 yds+0.56 EPA
3. Q1 14:331st & 10 at IND 35(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass incomplete short middle to M.Pittman (S.Nelson).−0.41 EPA
4. Q1 14:312nd & 10 at IND 37(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass short right to I.McKenzie pushed ob at IND 44 for 7 yards (D.Stingley).7 yds+0.35 EPA
5. Q1 13:573rd & 3 at IND 44(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass short middle to K.Granson to HST 45 for 11 yards (E.Murray).11 yds+1.15 EPA
6. Q1 13:331st & 10 at HOU 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to HST 42 for 3 yards (J.Hughes, D.Perryman).3 yds−0.17 EPA
7. Q1 13:092nd & 7 at HOU 42(No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Richardson left end ran ob at HST 40 for 2 yards (S.Nelson).2 yds−0.37 EPA
8. Q1 12:463rd & 5 at HOU 40(No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Richardson pass short left to J.Downs to HST 35 for 5 yards (H.To'oTo'o).5 yds+1.28 EPA
9. Q1 12:101st & 10 at HOU 35(Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to HST 33 for 2 yards (E.Murray; M.Dogbe).2 yds−0.23 EPA
10. Q1 11:312nd & 8 at HOU 33A.Richardson pass short left to M.Alie-Cox to HST 18 for 15 yards (M.Stewart; J.Greenard).15 yds+1.32 EPA
11. Q1 10:441st & 10 at HOU 18Anthony Richardson 18 Yd Rush M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.IND 7, HOU 0+2.35 EPA
Houston Texans: Turnover on downs3 plays · -3 yds · 1:28 · Started Q1 10:41 at HOU 18Score after the drive: 7–0
1. Q1 10:44Took overM.Gay kicks 60 yards from IND 35 to HST 5. D.Singletary to HST 18 for 13 yards (T.Brown).
2. Q1 10:411st & 10 at HOU 18D.Pierce left tackle to HST 15 for -3 yards (S.Ebukam).-3 yds−0.88 EPA
3. Q1 10:012nd & 13 at HOU 15(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to N.Dell to HST 23 for 8 yards (D.Flowers).8 yds+0.31 EPA
4. Q1 9:233rd & 5 at HOU 23(Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at HST 14 for -9 yards (S.Ebukam). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at HST 14 for -9 yards (S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (S.Ebukam) [S.Ebukam], RECOVERED by IND-K.Paye at HST 15. Fumble Forced by IND-54-D.Odeyingbo.−7.26 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 9:13 at HOU 15Score after the drive: 14–0
1. Q1 9:13Took overAnthony Richardson 15 Yd Rush M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.IND 14, HOU 0
Houston Texans: Touchdown14 plays · 53 yds · 5:54 · Started Q1 9:08 at HOU 32Score after the drive: 14–7
1. Q1 9:13Took overM.Gay kicks 57 yards from IND 35 to HST 8. D.Singletary to HST 32 for 24 yards (S.Olubi).
2. Q1 9:081st & 10 at HOU 32D.Pierce left tackle to HST 33 for 1 yard (G.Stewart).1 yd−0.42 EPA
3. Q1 8:372nd & 9 at HOU 33D.Pierce left tackle to HST 38 for 5 yards (D.Odeyingbo; J.Blackmon).5 yds+0.09 EPA
4. Q1 7:583rd & 4 at HOU 38(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to IND 34 for 28 yards (R.Thomas).28 yds+2.44 EPA
5. Q1 7:281st & 10 at IND 34(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Dell pushed ob at IND 25 for 9 yards (D.Baker).9 yds−1.95 EPA
6. Q1 6:542nd & 1 at HOU 25C.Stroud pass incomplete short right [G.Stewart].+2.44 EPA
7. Q1 6:483rd & 1 at IND 25A.Beck up the middle to IND 23 for 2 yards (Ty.Lewis).2 yds+0.26 EPA
8. Q1 6:121st & 10 at IND 23D.Pierce left end pushed ob at IND 19 for 4 yards (E.Speed).4 yds−3.34 EPA
9. Q1 5:322nd & 6 at HOU 28(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short right to R.Woods.+2.63 EPA
10. Q1 5:273rd & 6 at IND 19(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to R.Woods to IND 14 for 5 yards (E.Speed).5 yds+0.74 EPA
11. Q1 5:044th & 1 at IND 14D.Ogunbowale up the middle to IND 12 for 2 yards (Z.Franklin).2 yds+0.46 EPA
12. Q1 4:221st & 10 at IND 12D.Pierce right guard to IND 13 for -1 yards (E.Speed).-1 yd−0.64 EPA
13. Q1 4:222nd & 11 at IND 13(Shotgun) PENALTY on IND-Ty.Lewis, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at IND 13 - No Play.5 yds−2.84 EPA
14. Q1 3:302nd & 6 at HOU 34(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short right to R.Woods.+2.80 EPA
15. Q1 3:143rd & 6 at IND 8(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Zentner.IND 14, HOU 7+2.79 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Punt3 plays · 3 yds · 0:55 · Started Q1 3:14 at IND 25Score after the drive: 14–7
1. Q1 3:14Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q1 3:141st & 10 at IND 23A.Richardson pass incomplete short left.−0.45 EPA
3. Q1 3:082nd & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to IND 28 for 3 yards (D.Perryman, C.Harris).3 yds−0.10 EPA
4. Q1 2:233rd & 7 at IND 32(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass incomplete short right to K.Granson.−2.09 EPA
Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · -4 yds · 1:25 · Started Q1 2:11 at HOU 32Score after the drive: 14–7
1. Q1 2:19Took overR.Sanchez punts 38 yards to HST 34, Center-L.Rhodes, downed by IND-E.Speed.
2. Q1 2:111st & 10 at HOU 32C.Stroud pass incomplete short right.−0.41 EPA
3. Q1 2:032nd & 10 at HOU 34D.Pierce left end to HST 37 for 3 yards (S.Leonard, E.Johnson).3 yds−0.27 EPA
4. Q1 1:263rd & 7 at HOU 37(Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at HST 28 for -9 yards (E.Speed).-9 yds−2.41 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Punt5 plays · -4 yds · 1:34 · Started Q1 0:38 at IND 32Score after the drive: 14–7
1. Q1 0:46Took overT.Zentner punts 40 yards to IND 32, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by I.McKenzie.
2. Q1 0:381st & 10 at IND 32(Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle to IND 37 for 5 yards (M.Stewart; D.Perryman).5 yds+0.16 EPA
3. Q1 0:382nd & 5 at IND 37PENALTY on IND-Q.Nelson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at IND 37 - No Play.-5 yds−1.21 EPA
4. Q2 15:002nd & 10 at IND 22(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass incomplete short middle to M.Pittman.−0.15 EPA
5. Q2 14:573rd & 10 at IND 32(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass short left to J.Downs to IND 44 for 12 yards (D.Houston-Carson). PENALTY on IND-B.Smith, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 32 - No Play.-10 yds−0.90 EPA
6. Q2 14:233rd & 20 at IND 22(Shotgun) A.Richardson pass short right to Z.Moss to IND 28 for 6 yards (M.Stewart). Penalty on IND, Illegal Formation, declined.6 yds−0.77 EPA
Houston Texans: Punt4 plays · 12 yds · 1:00 · Started Q2 13:52 at HOU 28Score after the drive: 14–7
1. Q2 14:04Took overR.Sanchez punts 51 yards to HST 21, Center-L.Rhodes. R.Woods to HST 28 for 7 yards (K.Granson).
2. Q2 13:521st & 10 at HOU 28(Shotgun) D.Pierce up the middle to HST 38 for 10 yards (K.Paye). IND-K.Paye was injured during the play.10 yds+0.61 EPA
3. Q2 13:271st & 10 at HOU 38D.Pierce left tackle to HST 40 for 2 yards (J.Blackmon, Z.Franklin).2 yds−0.80 EPA
4. Q2 12:592nd & 8 at HOU 32(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to D.Schultz (D.Flowers).+0.29 EPA
5. Q2 12:553rd & 8 at HOU 49(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to N.Dell.−2.55 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown7 plays · 62 yds · 3:02 · Started Q2 12:45 at IND 23Score after the drive: 21–7
1. Q2 12:52Took overT.Zentner punts 36 yards to IND 24, Center-J.Weeks. I.McKenzie to IND 24 for no gain (K.Hollman).
2. Q2 12:451st & 10 at IND 24(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to A.Pierce to IND 32 for 8 yards (D.Perryman).8 yds+0.68 EPA
3. Q2 12:092nd & 2 at IND 32(Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to IND 38 for 6 yards (D.Stingley).6 yds+0.12 EPA
4. Q2 11:391st & 10 at IND 38(No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on IND-K.Granson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at IND 38 - No Play.-5 yds−0.54 EPA
5. Q2 11:161st & 15 at IND 33(Shotgun) Z.Moss right guard to IND 39 for 6 yards (D.Houston-Carson; M.Stewart).6 yds+0.13 EPA
6. Q2 10:382nd & 9 at IND 39(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass deep right to W.Mallory pushed ob at HST 18 for 43 yards (D.Houston-Carson).43 yds+3.14 EPA
7. Q2 10:131st & 10 at HOU 18(No Huddle, Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle to HST 11 for 7 yards (M.Stewart).7 yds+0.37 EPA
8. Q2 9:432nd & 3 at HOU 11(No Huddle, Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.IND 21, HOU 7+1.98 EPA
Houston Texans: Field goal11 plays · 64 yds · 5:18 · Started Q2 9:43 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 21–10
1. Q2 9:43Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q2 9:431st & 10 at HOU 25C.Stroud pass deep middle to N.Collins to HST 49 for 24 yards (K.Moore).24 yds+1.31 EPA
3. Q2 9:181st & 10 at HOU 49(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Dell to IND 42 for 9 yards (K.Moore).9 yds+1.02 EPA
4. Q2 8:422nd & 1 at IND 42PENALTY on IND-G.Stewart, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at IND 42 - No Play.5 yds−0.13 EPA
5. Q2 8:211st & 10 at IND 37D.Singletary right guard to IND 32 for 5 yards (Z.Franklin).5 yds+0.30 EPA
6. Q2 7:432nd & 5 at IND 32D.Singletary right guard to IND 30 for 2 yards (D.Buckner).2 yds−0.23 EPA
7. Q2 7:063rd & 3 at IND 30(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Collins to IND 2 for 28 yards (D.Baker). PENALTY on HST, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at IND 30 - No Play.-5 yds−0.96 EPA
8. Q2 6:413rd & 8 at IND 35(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass deep left to R.Woods to IND 16 for 19 yards (E.Speed).19 yds+2.24 EPA
9. Q2 5:591st & 10 at IND 16(No Huddle) D.Pierce left guard to IND 11 for 5 yards (K.Paye; Z.Franklin).5 yds+0.04 EPA
10. Q2 5:162nd & 5 at IND 11D.Pierce right guard to IND 11 for no gain (Ty.Lewis, J.Blackmon).−1.52 EPA
11. Q2 4:333rd & 5 at IND 29(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short middle to D.Schultz [S.Ebukam].+0.76 EPA
12. Q2 4:254th & 5 at IND 11K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Zentner.IND 21, HOU 10−1.01 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown14 plays · 74 yds · 4:15 · Started Q2 4:25 at IND 25Score after the drive: 28–10
1. Q2 4:25Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HST 35 to IND 1, fair catch by D.Flowers.
2. Q2 4:251st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to K.Granson to IND 26 for 1 yard (S.Rankins).1 yd−0.43 EPA
3. Q2 3:432nd & 9 at IND 26(Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle to IND 31 for 5 yards (T.Thomas).5 yds+0.02 EPA
4. Q2 3:033rd & 4 at IND 31(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to J.Downs to IND 43 for 12 yards (T.Thomas).12 yds+1.44 EPA
5. Q2 2:361st & 10 at IND 43(No Huddle, Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle to IND 49 for 6 yards (J.Hughes).6 yds+0.24 EPA
6. Q2 2:002nd & 4 at IND 49(Shotgun) G.Minshew scrambles up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (M.Stewart).1 yd−0.52 EPA
7. Q2 1:543rd & 3 at 50(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman to HST 42 for 8 yards (T.Thomas).8 yds+0.75 EPA
8. Q2 1:201st & 10 at HOU 42(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to Z.Moss pushed ob at HST 35 for 7 yards (H.To'oTo'o).7 yds+2.63 EPA
9. Q2 1:152nd & Goal at HOU 1(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short right to M.Pittman.−2.73 EPA
10. Q2 1:123rd & 3 at HOU 35(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short middle to W.Mallory to HST 29 for 6 yards (D.Perryman).6 yds+0.87 EPA
11. Q2 0:521st & 10 at HOU 29(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to M.Pittman pushed ob at HST 18 for 11 yards (S.Nelson).11 yds−2.63 EPA
12. Q2 0:471st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short left.+2.51 EPA
13. Q2 0:442nd & 10 at HOU 18(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to Z.Moss to HST 15 for 3 yards (H.To'oTo'o).3 yds−0.44 EPA
14. Q2 0:373rd & 7 at HOU 15(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to J.Downs to HST 4 for 11 yards (D.Stingley).11 yds+1.81 EPA
15. Q2 0:101st & Goal at HOU 4Kylen Granson 4 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)IND 28, HOU 10+2.31 EPA
Houston Texans: Punt11 plays · 24 yds · 5:53 · Started Q2 0:10 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 28–10
1. Q2 0:10Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q2 0:101st & 10 at HOU 25C.Stroud kneels to HST 24 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.62 EPA
3. Q3 15:00M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
4. Q3 15:001st & 10 at HOU 25(Shotgun) C.Stroud FUMBLES (Aborted) at HST 18, recovered by HST-N.Dell at HST 16. N.Dell to HST 16 for no gain (Z.Franklin).−1.39 EPA
5. Q3 14:252nd & 19 at HOU 16(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Dell to HST 22 for 6 yards (D.Baker).6 yds−0.09 EPA
6. Q3 13:463rd & 13 at HOU 22(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass deep middle to N.Collins to HST 42 for 20 yards (J.Blackmon).20 yds+2.46 EPA
7. Q3 13:221st & 10 at HOU 42(No Huddle) D.Ogunbowale left guard to HST 44 for 2 yards (G.Stewart; Z.Franklin).2 yds−0.32 EPA
8. Q3 12:452nd & 8 at HOU 44D.Pierce right guard to HST 47 for 3 yards (K.Moore).3 yds−0.27 EPA
9. Q3 12:063rd & 5 at HOU 47(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Dell to IND 49 for 4 yards (J.Blackmon).4 yds+0.64 EPA
10. Q3 11:384th & 1 at IND 49C.Stroud left tackle to IND 46 for 3 yards (E.Speed). FUMBLES (E.Speed), RECOVERED by IND-J.Blackmon at IND 47. J.Blackmon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. C.Stroud left tackle to IND 48 for 1 yard (E.Speed). PENALTY on IND, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at IND 49 - No Play.5 yds+0.67 EPA
11. Q3 11:301st & 10 at IND 44C.Stroud sacked at IND 48 for -4 yards (T.Bryan).-4 yds−0.96 EPA
12. Q3 10:442nd & 14 at IND 48(Shotgun) C.Stroud scrambles right end to IND 46 for 2 yards (K.Moore).2 yds−0.45 EPA
13. Q3 9:583rd & 12 at IND 46(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to D.Pierce to HST 49 for -5 yards (K.Moore).-5 yds−2.41 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Field goal9 plays · 56 yds · 3:18 · Started Q3 9:08 at IND 20Score after the drive: 31–10
1. Q3 9:17Took overT.Zentner punts 51 yards to end zone, Center-J.Weeks, Touchback.
2. Q3 9:081st & 10 at IND 20(Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to IND 30 for 10 yards (D.Perryman; T.Thomas).10 yds+0.47 EPA
3. Q3 8:321st & 10 at IND 30(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman to IND 34 for 4 yards (D.Stingley; H.To'oTo'o).4 yds0.00 EPA
4. Q3 8:092nd & 6 at IND 34(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass deep left to A.Pierce to HST 46 for 20 yards (M.Stewart).20 yds+1.35 EPA
5. Q3 7:401st & 10 at HOU 46(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman to HST 39 for 7 yards (D.Stingley).7 yds+0.52 EPA
6. Q3 7:152nd & 3 at HOU 39(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman to HST 33 for 6 yards (D.Stingley). HST-D.Stingley was injured during the play.6 yds+1.07 EPA
7. Q3 6:401st & 10 at HOU 24(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete deep right to M.Pittman.−3.15 EPA
8. Q3 6:352nd & 10 at IND 35(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short right to J.Downs.+1.35 EPA
9. Q3 6:313rd & 10 at HOU 33(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to J.Downs to HST 24 for 9 yards (H.To'oTo'o, M.Stewart).9 yds+1.42 EPA
10. Q3 5:504th & 1 at HOU 24M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.IND 31, HOU 10−0.97 EPA
Houston Texans: Field goal16 plays · 57 yds · 7:26 · Started Q3 5:50 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 31–13
1. Q3 5:50Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q3 5:501st & 10 at HOU 25D.Singletary right guard to HST 34 for 9 yards (J.Blackmon). PENALTY on IND-D.Odeyingbo, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 25 - No Play.5 yds+0.59 EPA
3. Q3 5:291st & 5 at HOU 30(Shotgun) D.Singletary right guard to HST 34 for 4 yards (G.Stewart).4 yds+0.43 EPA
4. Q3 4:462nd & 1 at HOU 34C.Stroud pass short right to D.Schultz to HST 38 for 4 yards (J.Blackmon).4 yds−0.26 EPA
5. Q3 4:121st & 10 at HOU 38(Shotgun) D.Singletary right guard to HST 41 for 3 yards (Z.Franklin; G.Stewart).3 yds−0.17 EPA
6. Q3 3:392nd & 7 at HOU 41(Shotgun) D.Pierce right guard to HST 41 for no gain (Z.Franklin).−0.66 EPA
7. Q3 3:013rd & 7 at HOU 41(Shotgun) J.Patterson to HST 36 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by HST-C.Stroud at HST 35. C.Stroud pass short right to R.Woods to HST 49 for 8 yards (E.Speed).8 yds+0.50 EPA
8. Q3 2:381st & 10 at HOU 33(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short right to D.Schultz.+0.34 EPA
9. Q3 2:332nd & 10 at HOU 49(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass deep middle to N.Collins to IND 26 for 25 yards (R.Thomas).25 yds+2.29 EPA
10. Q3 1:551st & 10 at IND 26(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Dell ran ob at IND 13 for 13 yards (D.Baker) [E.Johnson].13 yds+0.61 EPA
11. Q3 1:111st & 10 at IND 13(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Pierce to IND 4 for 9 yards (Z.Franklin).9 yds+1.13 EPA
12. Q3 0:502nd & 1 at IND 4(No Huddle) D.Pierce left guard to IND 5 for -1 yards (G.Stewart, Ty.Lewis). PENALTY on IND-D.Odeyingbo, Defensive Offside, 2 yards, enforced at IND 4 - No Play.2 yds+0.45 EPA
13. Q3 0:271st & Goal at IND 2D.Pierce right tackle to IND 2 for no gain (K.Paye). HST-G.Fant was injured during the play.−0.49 EPA
14. Q4 15:002nd & Goal at IND 2A.Beck up the middle to IND 2 for no gain (D.Buckner, K.Paye).−0.67 EPA
15. Q4 14:173rd & Goal at IND 2(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to N.Dell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on HST-J.Jones, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 2 - No Play.-10 yds−1.62 EPA
16. Q4 14:113rd & Goal at IND 12(Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at IND 18 for -6 yards (K.Paye).-6 yds−0.43 EPA
17. Q4 13:244th & Goal at IND 18K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Zentner.IND 31, HOU 13−0.22 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Punt3 plays · -2 yds · 1:44 · Started Q4 13:24 at IND 25Score after the drive: 31–13
1. Q4 13:24Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q4 13:241st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) Z.Moss left guard to IND 25 for no gain (D.Perryman).−0.54 EPA
3. Q4 12:412nd & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman pushed ob at IND 28 for 3 yards (M.Stewart).3 yds−0.32 EPA
4. Q4 11:573rd & 7 at IND 28(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman to IND 33 for 5 yards (S.Rankins). Penalty on IND-W.French, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.5 yds−1.93 EPA
Houston Texans: Touchdown5 plays · 52 yds · 1:41 · Started Q4 11:29 at HOU 33Score after the drive: 31–20
1. Q4 11:40Took overR.Sanchez punts 47 yards to HST 20, Center-L.Rhodes. N.Dell to HST 33 for 13 yards (N.Cross).
2. Q4 11:291st & 10 at HOU 33(Shotgun) D.Pierce up the middle to HST 36 for 3 yards (S.Leonard).3 yds−0.15 EPA
3. Q4 10:562nd & 7 at HOU 36(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass deep right to R.Woods pushed ob at IND 39 for 25 yards (R.Thomas).25 yds+0.79 EPA
4. Q4 10:211st & 10 at HOU 44(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short right to D.Pierce.+0.40 EPA
5. Q4 10:152nd & 10 at IND 39(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to B.Jordan to IND 23 for 16 yards (Z.Franklin).16 yds+1.75 EPA
6. Q4 9:481st & 10 at IND 23Tank Dell Pass From C.J. Stroud for 23 Yds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Zentner.IND 31, HOU 20+2.59 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Punt5 plays · 22 yds · 3:41 · Started Q4 9:48 at IND 25Score after the drive: 31–20
1. Q4 9:48Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q4 9:481st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) Z.Moss left guard to IND 33 for 8 yards (W.Anderson).8 yds+0.70 EPA
3. Q4 9:092nd & 2 at IND 33(Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to IND 38 for 5 yards (S.Rankins, H.To'oTo'o).5 yds+0.05 EPA
4. Q4 8:201st & 10 at IND 38Z.Moss up the middle to IND 40 for 2 yards (W.Anderson).2 yds−0.29 EPA
5. Q4 7:352nd & 8 at IND 40(Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to IND 44 for 4 yards (M.Collins).4 yds−0.11 EPA
6. Q4 6:513rd & 4 at IND 44(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short middle to Z.Moss to IND 47 for 3 yards (T.Thomas, H.To'oTo'o).3 yds−5.84 EPA
Houston Texans: Missed field goal12 plays · 55 yds · 3:16 · Started Q4 6:00 at HOU 12Score after the drive: 31–20
1. Q4 6:07Took overR.Sanchez punts 41 yards to HST 12, Center-L.Rhodes, fair catch by R.Woods.
2. Q4 6:001st & 10 at IND 25C.Stroud pass incomplete short right to N.Dell.−4.38 EPA
3. Q4 5:532nd & 10 at HOU 12(Shotgun) D.Pierce left tackle to HST 11 for -1 yards (D.Buckner, G.Stewart).-1 yd−0.77 EPA
4. Q4 5:193rd & 11 at HOU 11(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to D.Schultz to HST 19 for 8 yards (Z.Franklin).8 yds+1.02 EPA
5. Q4 4:444th & 3 at HOU 19(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to R.Woods to HST 29 for 10 yards (J.Blackmon).10 yds+3.59 EPA
6. Q4 4:241st & 10 at IND 33(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to N.Collins.−2.08 EPA
7. Q4 4:202nd & 10 at HOU 43(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to R.Woods.−1.49 EPA
8. Q4 4:123rd & 10 at HOU 29(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Collins to IND 39 for 32 yards (R.Thomas).32 yds+3.03 EPA
9. Q4 3:471st & 10 at IND 39(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Schultz to IND 25 for 14 yards (J.Blackmon).14 yds+1.10 EPA
10. Q4 3:271st & 10 at IND 25(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Schultz to IND 17 for 8 yards (Z.Franklin).8 yds+0.66 EPA
11. Q4 3:022nd & 2 at IND 17(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at IND 28 for -11 yards (J.Martin).-11 yds−5.97 EPA
12. Q4 2:483rd & 13 at HOU 9(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to N.Dell.+3.80 EPA
13. Q4 2:444th & 13 at IND 28(Field Goal formation) K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (D.Odeyingbo), Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Zentner. PENALTY on HST-K.Hinish, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at IND 28 - No Play.-5 yds−4.90 EPA
Indianapolis Colts: Punt3 plays · 7 yds · 1:27 · Started Q4 2:41 at IND 41Score after the drive: 31–20
1. Q4 2:44Took overK.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Zentner.
2. Q4 2:411st & 10 at IND 41(Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to IND 43 for 2 yards (D.Perryman).2 yds−0.32 EPA
3. Q4 2:352nd & 8 at IND 43(Shotgun) Z.Moss left tackle to IND 46 for 3 yards (W.Anderson; J.Greenard).3 yds−0.27 EPA
4. Q4 1:593rd & 5 at IND 46(Shotgun) G.Minshew scrambles right tackle to IND 48 for 2 yards (T.Thomas).2 yds−1.66 EPA
Houston Texans: End of game10 plays · 45 yds · 1:07 · Started Q4 1:07 at HOU 9Score after the drive: 31–20
1. Q4 1:14Took overR.Sanchez punts 43 yards to HST 9, Center-L.Rhodes, fair catch by R.Woods.
2. Q4 1:071st & 10 at HOU 9(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Collins ran ob at HST 18 for 9 yards.9 yds+0.94 EPA
3. Q4 1:022nd & 1 at HOU 18(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to D.Singletary pushed ob at HST 28 for 10 yards (S.Leonard).10 yds+0.81 EPA
4. Q4 0:561st & 10 at HOU 46(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short right to X.Hutchinson (D.Baker).−1.48 EPA
5. Q4 0:522nd & 10 at HOU 28(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to R.Woods to HST 35 for 7 yards (K.Moore).7 yds+0.22 EPA
6. Q4 0:323rd & 3 at HOU 35(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to B.Jordan to HST 46 for 11 yards (Z.Franklin; J.Blackmon).11 yds+1.01 EPA
7. Q4 0:201st & 10 at HOU 46C.Stroud spiked the ball to stop the clock.−0.54 EPA
8. Q4 0:202nd & 10 at HOU 46(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to N.Collins.−0.79 EPA
9. Q4 0:013rd & 10 at HOU 46(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to J.Metchie to IND 37 for 17 yards (J.Blackmon).17 yds+2.04 EPA
10. Q4 0:011st & 10 at IND 37C.Stroud spiked the ball to stop the clock.−0.55 EPA
11. Q4 0:002nd & 10 at IND 37(Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at IND 46 for -9 yards (D.Buckner).-9 yds−1.80 EPA

Box score

Indianapolis Colts: Passing

Gardner Minshew IIQB	19/23	171	1	0	0	112.1
Anthony Richardson Sr.QuestionableQB	6/10	56	0	0	0	75.4

Houston Texans: Passing

C.J. StroudQB	30/47	384	2	0	6	103.5

Indianapolis Colts: Rushing

Gardner Minshew IIQB	2	3	1.5	0	2
Anthony Richardson Sr.QuestionableQB	3	35	11.7	2	18
Zack MossRB	18	88	4.9	1	11

Houston Texans: Rushing

C.J. StroudQB	3	1	0.3	2
Dameon PierceRB	15	31	2.1	10
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB	4	14	3.5	5
Andrew BeckFB	2	2	1.0	2
Dare OgunbowaleRB	2	4	2.0	2

Indianapolis Colts: Receiving

Zack MossRB	4	4	19	0	7
Michael Pittman Jr.QuestionableWR	8	12	56	0	12
Josh DownsWR	4	5	37	0	12
Kylen GransonInactiveTE	3	4	16	1	11
Alec PierceInjured reserveWR	2	2	28	0	20
Will MalloryInjured reserveTE	2	2	49	0	43
Mo Alie-CoxQuestionableTE	1	1	15	0	15
Isaiah McKenzieWR	1	1	7	0	7

Houston Texans: Receiving

Dameon PierceRB	2	3	4	0	9
Nico CollinsQuestionableWR	7	9	146	1	32
Tank DellInjured reserveWR	7	10	72	1	23
Robert WoodsWR	6	9	74	0	25
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB	1	1	10	0	10
Dalton SchultzTE	4	7	34	0	14
Brevin JordanInactiveTE	2	2	27	0	16
John Metchie IIIInactiveWR	1	1	17	0	17
Xavier HutchinsonWR	0	1	0	0	0

Indianapolis Colts: Defense

Zaire FranklinLB	13	8	0	1	0
Julian BlackmonQuestionableS	10	7	0	0	0
Kenny Moore IICB	6	5	0	1	0
E.J. SpeedPhysically unable to performLB	6	6	1	2	0
Grover StewartDT	5	2	0	0	0
Kwity PayeQuestionableDE	5	3	1	1	0
Rodney Thomas IIS	4	4	0	0	0
DeForest BucknerDT	4	4	1	2	0
Kylen GransonInactiveTE	1	1	0	0	0
Shaquille LeonardLB	4	3	0	0	0
Darrell Baker Jr.Physically unable to performCB	3	3	0	0	1
Samson EbukamQuestionableDE	2	2	1	1	0
Tyquan LewisDE	2	2	0	0	0
Jacob MartinDE	1	1	1	1	0
Dayo OdeyingboQuestionableDE	1	0	0	0	0
Segun OlubiLB	1	1	0	0	0
Nick CrossInactiveS	1	1	0	0	0
Eric Johnson IIDT	1	0	0	0	0
Dallis FlowersInjured reserveCB	1	1	0	0	1
Taven BryanDT	1	1	1	1	0
Tony Brown IICB	1	1	0	0	0

Houston Texans: Defense

M.J. StewartPhysically unable to performS	10	6	0
Henry To'oTo'oInjured reserveLB	7	4	0
Denzel PerrymanInjured reserveLB	7	5	0
Derek Stingley Jr.CB	6	5	0
Tavierre ThomasInactiveS	5	4	0
Sheldon RankinsDT	3	3	0
Will Anderson Jr.QuestionableDE	3	2	0
Jonathan GreenardQuestionableLB	3	1	0
Eric MurrayS	2	1	0
Jerry HughesDE	2	2	0
DeAndre Houston-CarsonS	2	1	0
Steven NelsonCB	2	2	1
Maliek CollinsQuestionableDT	1	1	0
Christian HarrisInactiveLB	1	0	0
Ka'dar HollmanCB	1	1	0
Grayland ArnoldS	1	0	0
Michael DogbeDE	1	0	0

Indianapolis Colts: Kicking

Matt GayPK	1/1	42	4

Houston Texans: Kicking

Ka'imi FairbairnPK	2/3	36	2

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