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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

Week 18Final

Houston Texans 23, Indianapolis Colts 19, Final

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

At Lucas Oil Stadium

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IND338519

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 in Week 18 on January 6, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium. C.J. Stroud threw for 264 yards for the Houston Texans; Gardner Minshew II threw for 141 for the Indianapolis Colts.

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Drive chart

Showing: Houston Texans, Q4 0:01 · End of game

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GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Indianapolis Colts: Field goal13 plays · 56 yds · 5:45 · Started Q1 15:00 at IND 25Score after the drive: 0–3
    1. Q1 15:00Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) J.Taylor left tackle to IND 29 for 4 yards (M.Collins, J.Pitre).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 14:242nd & 6 at IND 29J.Taylor right end to IND 29 for no gain (C.Harris). PENALTY on HST-D.King, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at IND 29 - No Play.5 yds+0.56 EPA
    4. Q1 14:051st & 10 at IND 34(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman ran ob at IND 39 for 5 yards.5 yds+0.16 EPA
    5. Q1 13:382nd & 5 at IND 39(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to M.Pittman to IND 46 for 7 yards (D.Houston-Carson).7 yds+0.51 EPA
    6. Q1 13:021st & 10 at IND 46(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to M.Pittman to HST 45 for 9 yards (K.Davis) [K.Hinish].9 yds+1.00 EPA
    7. Q1 12:302nd & 1 at HOU 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Taylor right guard to HST 42 for 3 yards (K.Hinish).3 yds−0.35 EPA
    8. Q1 11:511st & 10 at HOU 42G.Minshew scrambles left end to HST 33 for 9 yards (B.Cashman).9 yds+1.28 EPA
    9. Q1 11:172nd & 1 at HOU 33(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 20 for 13 yards (B.Cashman; S.Nelson).13 yds+0.30 EPA
    10. Q1 10:441st & 10 at HOU 20(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Taylor left end to HST 16 for 4 yards (T.Tart).4 yds−0.10 EPA
    11. Q1 10:072nd & 6 at HOU 16(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 14 for 2 yards (C.Harris).2 yds−3.45 EPA
    12. Q1 9:243rd & 4 at IND 35(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short right to T.Goodson.+2.95 EPA
    13. Q1 9:194th & 4 at HOU 14(No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on IND, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at HST 14 - No Play.-5 yds−0.54 EPA
    14. Q1 9:154th & 9 at HOU 19M.Gay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.HOU 0, IND 3−0.44 EPA
  2. Houston Texans: Touchdown1 play · 60 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 9:06 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 9:15Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 9:061st & 10 at HOU 25C.Stroud pass deep middle to N.Collins for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [D.Buckner].K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-C.Johnston.HOU 7, IND 3+5.82 EPA
  3. Indianapolis Colts: Punt3 plays · 2 yds · 1:39 · Started Q1 9:02 at IND 23Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 9:06Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 59 yards from HST 35 to IND 6. J.Downs to IND 23 for 17 yards (D.Ogunbowale).
    2. Q1 9:021st & 10 at IND 43(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short left to A.Pierce (S.Nelson).−1.66 EPA
    3. Q1 8:582nd & 10 at IND 23(Shotgun) G.Minshew sacked at IND 15 for -8 yards (C.Harris).-8 yds−1.44 EPA
    4. Q1 8:183rd & 18 at IND 15(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to IND 25 for 10 yards (B.Cashman; J.Hughes).10 yds−0.24 EPA
  4. Houston Texans: Punt6 plays · 18 yds · 3:52 · Started Q1 7:23 at HOU 24Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 7:23Took overR.Sanchez punts 51 yards to HST 24, Center-L.Rhodes, fair catch by D.King.
    2. Q1 7:231st & 10 at HOU 24D.Singletary up the middle to HST 29 for 5 yards (D.Buckner; E.Speed).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 6:512nd & 5 at HOU 29D.Singletary up the middle to HST 31 for 2 yards (R.Harrison; Z.Franklin).2 yds−0.30 EPA
    4. Q1 6:133rd & 3 at HOU 31(Shotgun) C.Stroud scrambles up the middle to HST 35 for 4 yards (R.Harrison).4 yds+0.83 EPA
    5. Q1 5:341st & 10 at HOU 35(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to N.Collins ran ob at HST 41 for 6 yards.6 yds+0.32 EPA
    6. Q1 5:012nd & 4 at HOU 41D.Singletary left end to HST 43 for 2 yards (S.Olubi).2 yds−0.26 EPA
    7. Q1 4:273rd & 2 at HOU 43(Shotgun) D.Singletary up the middle to HST 42 for -1 yards (E.Speed, J.Jones).-1 yd−2.38 EPA
  5. Indianapolis Colts: Punt4 plays · 14 yds · 0:51 · Started Q1 3:31 at IND 14Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 3:31Took overC.Johnston punts 44 yards to IND 14, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by J.Downs.
    2. Q1 3:311st & 10 at IND 14(Shotgun) J.Taylor left end to IND 28 for 14 yards (D.Houston-Carson; C.Harris).14 yds+1.82 EPA
    3. Q1 2:551st & 10 at IND 47(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short middle to A.Pierce.−0.49 EPA
    4. Q1 2:512nd & 10 at IND 48(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short left to W.Mallory (D.Houston-Carson).−0.66 EPA
    5. Q1 2:473rd & 10 at IND 48(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete deep middle to A.Pierce. Penalty on IND-B.Smith, Offensive Holding, declined.−3.90 EPA
  6. Houston Texans: Punt6 plays · 19 yds · 2:38 · Started Q1 2:29 at HOU 35Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 2:40Took overR.Sanchez punts 52 yards to HST 20, Center-L.Rhodes. D.King pushed ob at HST 35 for 15 yards (M.Alie-Cox; K.Granson).
    2. Q1 2:291st & 10 at IND 48(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to D.Schultz.−1.45 EPA
    3. Q1 2:242nd & 10 at HOU 35(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Collins pushed ob at HST 47 for 12 yards (J.Brents).12 yds+1.20 EPA
    4. Q1 1:511st & 10 at HOU 47D.Singletary left tackle to HST 48 for 1 yard (D.Buckner; G.Stewart).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    5. Q1 1:102nd & 9 at HOU 48D.Singletary right end to IND 48 for 4 yards (N.Cross).4 yds−0.14 EPA
    6. Q1 0:273rd & 5 at IND 48(Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-L.Tunsil, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at IND 48 - No Play.-5 yds−0.63 EPA
    7. Q1 0:213rd & 10 at HOU 47(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to N.Collins to IND 46 for 7 yards (E.Speed).7 yds−1.28 EPA
  7. Indianapolis Colts: Punt6 plays · 21 yds · 3:40 · Started Q2 14:51 at IND 1Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q2 14:51Took overC.Johnston punts 45 yards to IND 1, Center-J.Weeks, downed by HST-D.Ross.
    2. Q2 14:511st & 10 at IND 1J.Sills reported in as eligible. PENALTY on HST-T.Tart, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at IND 1 - No Play.5 yds+0.62 EPA
    3. Q2 14:511st & 5 at IND 6(Shotgun) J.Taylor right tackle to IND 9 for 3 yards (B.Cashman).3 yds−0.10 EPA
    4. Q2 14:112nd & 2 at IND 9(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to IND 15 for 6 yards (C.Harris).6 yds+0.03 EPA
    5. Q2 13:351st & 10 at IND 15J.Taylor up the middle to IND 17 for 2 yards (J.Hughes; C.Harris).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    6. Q2 12:532nd & 8 at IND 17(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to J.Taylor to IND 23 for 6 yards (D.Perryman).6 yds+0.34 EPA
    7. Q2 12:093rd & 2 at IND 23(Shotgun) J.Taylor right tackle to IND 22 for -1 yards (M.Collins).-1 yd−2.10 EPA
  8. Houston Texans: Punt7 plays · 15 yds · 3:13 · Started Q2 11:11 at HOU 30Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q2 11:11Took overR.Sanchez punts 63 yards to HST 15, Center-L.Rhodes. D.King to HST 30 for 15 yards (S.Olubi).
    2. Q2 11:111st & 10 at HOU 30D.Singletary left guard to HST 31 for 1 yard (S.Olubi).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    3. Q2 10:342nd & 9 at HOU 31(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to J.Metchie to HST 36 for 5 yards (K.Moore).5 yds+0.09 EPA
    4. Q2 9:533rd & 4 at HOU 36(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Schultz to HST 41 for 5 yards (E.Speed).5 yds+1.21 EPA
    5. Q2 9:141st & 10 at HOU 45(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to D.Schultz.−0.73 EPA
    6. Q2 9:092nd & 10 at HOU 41(Shotgun) D.Singletary up the middle to HST 44 for 3 yards (G.Stewart; Z.Franklin).3 yds−0.32 EPA
    7. Q2 8:303rd & 7 at HOU 44(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to X.Hutchinson to 50 for 6 yards (K.Moore).6 yds+0.91 EPA
    8. Q2 7:584th & 1 at 50(No Huddle) PENALTY on HST-L.Tunsil, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.-5 yds−4.36 EPA
  9. Indianapolis Colts: Punt3 plays · 8 yds · 1:28 · Started Q2 7:51 at IND 11Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q2 7:58Took overC.Johnston punts 44 yards to IND 11, Center-J.Weeks, out of bounds.
    2. Q2 7:511st & 10 at IND 43(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete deep middle to M.Alie-Cox (D.Stingley).−2.35 EPA
    3. Q2 7:472nd & 10 at IND 11(Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to IND 17 for 6 yards (C.Harris; B.Cashman).6 yds+0.19 EPA
    4. Q2 7:073rd & 4 at IND 17(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short right to J.Taylor to IND 19 for 2 yards (M.Collins).2 yds−2.25 EPA
  10. Houston Texans: Touchdown8 plays · 42 yds · 4:26 · Started Q2 6:23 at HOU 43Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 6:23Took overR.Sanchez punts 50 yards to HST 31, Center-L.Rhodes. D.King pushed ob at HST 43 for 12 yards (S.Olubi).
    2. Q2 6:231st & 10 at HOU 43D.Singletary right end to 50 for 7 yards (Z.Franklin).7 yds+0.42 EPA
    3. Q2 5:412nd & 3 at 50C.Stroud pass short left to E.Saubert to IND 45 for 5 yards (S.Olubi).5 yds+0.19 EPA
    4. Q2 5:041st & 10 at IND 45D.Singletary up the middle to IND 39 for 6 yards (S.Olubi).6 yds+0.33 EPA
    5. Q2 4:302nd & 4 at IND 39D.Singletary right end to IND 37 for 2 yards (G.Stewart; K.Paye).2 yds−0.17 EPA
    6. Q2 3:523rd & 2 at IND 37(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to N.Collins pushed ob at IND 8 for 29 yards (J.Jones).29 yds+2.33 EPA
    7. Q2 3:101st & Goal at IND 8D.Singletary left end to IND 4 for 4 yards (E.Speed).4 yds+0.16 EPA
    8. Q2 2:272nd & Goal at IND 4(Shotgun) D.Singletary up the middle to IND 1 for 3 yards (J.Jones; S.Ebukam).3 yds+0.08 EPA
    9. Q2 1:573rd & Goal at IND 1(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to A.Beck for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-C.Johnston.HOU 14, IND 3+1.45 EPA
  11. Indianapolis Colts: Field goal9 plays · 41 yds · 1:22 · Started Q2 1:57 at IND 25Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q2 1:57Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 1:571st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) J.Taylor right tackle to IND 36 for 11 yards (D.Houston-Carson; B.Cashman).11 yds+0.48 EPA
    3. Q2 1:351st & 10 at IND 36(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass deep right to J.Downs to HST 48 for 16 yards (J.Pitre).16 yds+0.63 EPA
    4. Q2 1:111st & 10 at HOU 48(No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short middle to J.Taylor to HST 46 for 2 yards (B.Cashman). PENALTY on HST, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 4 yards, enforced at HST 48 - No Play.4 yds+0.42 EPA
    5. Q2 1:041st & 6 at HOU 44(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short right [C.Harris]. PENALTY on HST-J.Pitre, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at HST 44 - No Play.5 yds−0.01 EPA
    6. Q2 0:591st & 10 at HOU 39(Shotgun) PENALTY on IND-M.Pittman, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 39 - No Play.-5 yds−2.03 EPA
    7. Q2 0:591st & 15 at IND 25(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete deep right to M.Pittman.−0.66 EPA
    8. Q2 0:542nd & 15 at IND 23(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete deep left to M.Alie-Cox.+0.89 EPA
    9. Q2 0:483rd & 15 at HOU 44(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 34 for 10 yards (J.Pitre).10 yds+1.10 EPA
    10. Q2 0:354th & 5 at HOU 34M.Gay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.HOU 14, IND 6+1.03 EPA
  12. Houston Texans: Punt4 plays · -2 yds · 0:28 · Started Q2 0:35 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q2 0:35Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 0:351st & 10 at HOU 25(Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-X.Hutchinson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 25 - No Play.-5 yds−0.42 EPA
    3. Q2 0:351st & 15 at HOU 20(Shotgun) D.Singletary left guard to HST 20 for no gain (D.Buckner; S.Ebukam).−0.58 EPA
    4. Q2 0:302nd & 15 at HOU 20D.Singletary left end to HST 23 for 3 yards (E.Speed; D.Buckner).3 yds+0.10 EPA
    5. Q2 0:233rd & 12 at HOU 35(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to X.Hutchinson.−0.90 EPA
  13. Indianapolis Colts: End of half1 play · -1 yds · 0:07 · Started Q2 0:07 at IND 35Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q2 0:07Took overC.Johnston punts 53 yards to IND 24, Center-J.Weeks. J.Downs to IND 34 for 10 yards (J.Hansen).
    2. Q2 0:071st & 10 at IND 35(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short right.−1.05 EPA
  14. Houston Texans: Punt5 plays · 18 yds · 3:14 · Started Q3 15:00 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 15:00Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 15:001st & 10 at HOU 25C.Stroud pass deep left to N.Collins to HST 48 for 23 yards (J.Brents).23 yds+1.26 EPA
    3. Q3 14:171st & 10 at HOU 48C.Stroud pass short right to D.Singletary to 50 for 2 yards (E.Speed).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    4. Q3 13:302nd & 8 at 50PENALTY on HST-E.Saubert, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.-5 yds−0.51 EPA
    5. Q3 13:152nd & 13 at HOU 45(Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at HST 37 for -8 yards (D.Buckner).-8 yds−1.37 EPA
    6. Q3 12:343rd & 21 at HOU 37(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to N.Collins to HST 43 for 6 yards (S.Ebukam).6 yds−0.76 EPA
  15. Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown4 plays · 72 yds · 1:50 · Started Q3 11:46 at IND 13Score after the drive: 14–14
    1. Q3 11:46Took overC.Johnston punts 50 yards to IND 7, Center-J.Weeks. J.Downs to IND 13 for 6 yards (N.Hewitt).
    2. Q3 11:461st & 10 at IND 13J.Sills reported in as eligible. J.Taylor right guard to IND 24 for 11 yards (B.Cashman, J.Pitre).11 yds+0.62 EPA
    3. Q3 11:091st & 10 at IND 24J.Sills reported in as eligible. J.Taylor up the middle to IND 28 for 4 yards (K.Hinish; D.Perryman).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    4. Q3 10:322nd & 6 at IND 28(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass deep middle to K.Granson to HST 49 for 23 yards (S.Nelson).23 yds+1.53 EPA
    5. Q3 9:561st & 10 at HOU 49(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Taylor right guard for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. G.Minshew pass to M.Alie-Cox is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.HOU 14, IND 14+5.41 EPA
  16. Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · 2 yds · 0:58 · Started Q3 9:56 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 14–14
    1. Q3 9:56Took overM.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 9:561st & 10 at HOU 25(Shotgun) D.Singletary up the middle to HST 27 for 2 yards (E.Speed; G.Stewart).2 yds+0.34 EPA
    3. Q3 9:172nd & 8 at HOU 38(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to J.Metchie.+0.51 EPA
    4. Q3 9:133rd & 8 at IND 40(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to X.Hutchinson.−2.98 EPA
  17. Indianapolis Colts: Missed field goal6 plays · 41 yds · 3:16 · Started Q3 8:58 at IND 20Score after the drive: 14–14
    1. Q3 8:58Took overC.Johnston punts 62 yards to IND 11, Center-J.Weeks. J.Downs to IND 20 for 9 yards (N.Hewitt).
    2. Q3 8:581st & 10 at IND 20(Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle to IND 27 for 7 yards (S.Rankins).7 yds+0.42 EPA
    3. Q3 8:222nd & 3 at IND 27(Shotgun) Z.Moss right tackle to IND 38 for 11 yards (D.Houston-Carson; D.Stingley).11 yds+0.57 EPA
    4. Q3 7:391st & 10 at IND 38(Shotgun) J.Taylor left guard to HST 40 for 22 yards (C.Harris). HST-J.Hughes was injured during the play.22 yds+1.17 EPA
    5. Q3 7:121st & 10 at HOU 40J.Sills reported in as eligible. J.Taylor up the middle to HST 39 for 1 yard (J.Pitre, B.Cashman).1 yd−0.39 EPA
    6. Q3 6:322nd & 9 at HOU 39(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 39 for no gain (D.Perryman; K.Hinish).−1.46 EPA
    7. Q3 5:473rd & 9 at IND 47(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short middle to A.Pierce (M.Collins).−3.65 EPA
  18. Houston Texans: Field goal5 plays · 20 yds · 1:58 · Started Q3 5:37 at HOU 47Score after the drive: 17–14
    1. Q3 5:42Took overM.Gay 57 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.
    2. Q3 5:371st & 10 at HOU 47C.Stroud scrambles right end to IND 41 for 12 yards (E.Speed).12 yds+0.65 EPA
    3. Q3 4:571st & 10 at IND 41(Shotgun) D.Singletary up the middle to IND 37 for 4 yards (D.Buckner; Z.Franklin).4 yds+0.07 EPA
    4. Q3 4:202nd & 6 at IND 37C.Stroud scrambles left end ran ob at IND 33 for 4 yards (Z.Franklin).4 yds−2.29 EPA
    5. Q3 3:503rd & 2 at HOU 26(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep middle to X.Hutchinson (D.Baker). IND-E.Speed was injured during the play.+2.34 EPA
    6. Q3 3:394th & 2 at IND 33K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-C.Johnston.HOU 17, IND 14−0.16 EPA
  19. Indianapolis Colts: Field goal10 plays · 59 yds · 5:06 · Started Q3 3:39 at IND 25Score after the drive: 17–17
    1. Q3 3:39Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 3:391st & 10 at IND 25(Shotgun) J.Taylor left tackle to IND 26 for 1 yard (B.Cashman; C.Harris).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q3 3:032nd & 9 at IND 26(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short middle to M.Alie-Cox to IND 38 for 12 yards (D.Perryman) [D.Barnett].12 yds+1.19 EPA
    4. Q3 2:221st & 10 at IND 38(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to IND 34 for -4 yards (K.Davis).-4 yds−0.99 EPA
    5. Q3 1:432nd & 14 at IND 34(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass deep left to M.Pittman to HST 48 for 18 yards (D.King). PENALTY on HST-D.King, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HST 48.33 yds+2.81 EPA
    6. Q3 1:271st & 10 at HOU 33(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to M.Pittman to HST 28 for 5 yards (K.Jackson).5 yds+0.22 EPA
    7. Q3 0:482nd & 5 at HOU 28(Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to HST 24 for 4 yards (D.Perryman; C.Harris). Indianapolis challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to HST 23 for 5 yards (D.Perryman; C.Harris).5 yds+0.44 EPA
    8. Q3 0:261st & 10 at HOU 23Z.Moss up the middle to HST 24 for -1 yards (D.Barnett).-1 yd−0.65 EPA
    9. Q4 15:002nd & 11 at HOU 24(Shotgun) Z.Moss up the middle to HST 22 for 2 yards (C.Harris).2 yds−0.43 EPA
    10. Q4 14:203rd & 9 at HOU 22(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short middle to M.Alie-Cox to HST 16 for 6 yards (B.Cashman; D.King).6 yds+0.69 EPA
    11. Q4 13:334th & 3 at HOU 16M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.HOU 17, IND 17−1.01 EPA
  20. Houston Texans: Touchdown13 plays · 58 yds · 7:07 · Started Q4 13:27 at HOU 27Score after the drive: 23–17
    1. Q4 13:33Took overM.Gay kicks 68 yards from IND 35 to HST -3. D.Pierce to HST 27 for 30 yards (T.Denbow, C.McGrone).
    2. Q4 13:271st & 10 at HOU 27(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to A.Beck to HST 35 for 8 yards (S.Olubi).8 yds+0.73 EPA
    3. Q4 12:512nd & 2 at HOU 35D.Singletary up the middle to HST 38 for 3 yards (G.Stewart; T.Bryan).3 yds−0.08 EPA
    4. Q4 12:101st & 10 at HOU 38C.Stroud sacked at HST 28 for -10 yards (R.Harrison).-10 yds−1.55 EPA
    5. Q4 11:262nd & 20 at HOU 28(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to D.Schultz to HST 45 for 17 yards (Z.Franklin, N.Cross).17 yds+1.35 EPA
    6. Q4 10:543rd & 3 at HOU 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to D.Schultz to 50 for 5 yards (E.Speed).5 yds+0.81 EPA
    7. Q4 10:191st & 10 at 50D.Singletary left end to IND 47 for 3 yards (N.Cross). PENALTY on HST-A.Beck, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.-10 yds−0.85 EPA
    8. Q4 10:061st & 20 at HOU 40(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Schultz to HST 46 for 6 yards (E.Speed).6 yds−0.07 EPA
    9. Q4 9:432nd & 14 at HOU 46(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to N.Collins ran ob at IND 40 for 14 yards.14 yds+1.49 EPA
    10. Q4 8:491st & 10 at IND 40C.Stroud pass short left to D.Schultz to IND 31 for 9 yards (N.Cross).9 yds+1.35 EPA
    11. Q4 8:032nd & 1 at IND 31D.Singletary left guard to IND 27 for 4 yards (Z.Franklin; R.Harrison).4 yds−0.27 EPA
    12. Q4 7:241st & 10 at IND 27D.Singletary left tackle to IND 30 for -3 yards (E.Speed).-3 yds−0.86 EPA
    13. Q4 6:452nd & 13 at IND 30C.Stroud pass deep middle to N.Collins to IND 7 for 23 yards (R.Harrison) [Ty.Lewis]. PENALTY on IND-R.Harrison, Horse Collar Tackle, 4 yards, enforced at IND 7.27 yds+2.86 EPA
    14. Q4 6:201st & Goal at IND 3Devin Singletary 3 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)HOU 23, IND 17−0.18 EPA
  21. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs11 plays · 60 yds · 5:14 · Started Q4 6:20 at IND 25Score after the drive: 23–17
    1. Q4 6:20Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 6:201st & 10 at IND 25J.Sills reported in as eligible. J.Taylor right tackle to IND 24 for -1 yards (J.Pitre).-1 yd−0.64 EPA
    3. Q4 5:452nd & 11 at IND 24(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short left to J.Downs to HST 48 for 28 yards (D.King).28 yds+2.11 EPA
    4. Q4 4:591st & 10 at HOU 48(Shotgun) J.Taylor right guard to HST 48 for no gain (W.Anderson; D.Barnett).−0.54 EPA
    5. Q4 4:242nd & 10 at HOU 48(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass short middle to J.Downs to HST 44 for 4 yards (D.Perryman).4 yds−0.15 EPA
    6. Q4 3:463rd & 6 at HOU 44(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 39 for 5 yards (D.Barnett). PENALTY on HST-M.Collins, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at HST 39.10 yds+1.70 EPA
    7. Q4 3:411st & 10 at HOU 34(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 29 for 5 yards (C.Harris).5 yds+0.26 EPA
    8. Q4 2:592nd & 5 at HOU 29(Shotgun) J.Taylor right end to HST 29 for no gain (D.Barnett; J.Pitre). HST-D.Perryman was injured during the play.−0.66 EPA
    9. Q4 2:273rd & 5 at HOU 29(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 24 for 5 yards (D.King; B.Cashman).5 yds+1.10 EPA
    10. Q4 2:001st & 10 at HOU 24(Shotgun) J.Taylor right end pushed ob at HST 22 for 2 yards (C.Harris).2 yds−0.37 EPA
    11. Q4 1:542nd & 8 at HOU 22(Shotgun) J.Taylor left end pushed ob at HST 16 for 6 yards (B.Cashman; D.King).6 yds+0.22 EPA
    12. Q4 1:483rd & 2 at HOU 16(Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to HST 15 for 1 yard (B.Cashman).1 yd−4.60 EPA
  22. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs3 plays · 8 yds · 1:02 · Started Q4 1:03 at HOU 15Score after the drive: 23–17
    1. Q4 1:06Took over(Shotgun) G.Minshew pass incomplete short left to T.Goodson.
    2. Q4 1:031st & 10 at HOU 15D.Singletary up the middle to HST 18 for 3 yards (K.Paye, Z.Franklin).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q4 0:582nd & 7 at HOU 18D.Singletary up the middle to HST 19 for 1 yard (E.Speed, Z.Franklin).1 yd−0.54 EPA
    4. Q4 0:543rd & 6 at HOU 19D.Singletary right tackle to HST 23 for 4 yards (S.Olubi).4 yds−1.66 EPA
  23. Indianapolis Colts: Safety0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 0:01 at IND 20Score after the drive: 23–19
    1. Q4 0:01Took overTeam SafetyHOU 23, IND 19
  24. Houston Texans: End of game0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 0:01 at IND 27Score after the drive: 23–19
    1. Q4 0:01Took overC.Johnston kicks 67 yards from HST 20 to IND 13. J.Downs to IND 20 for 7 yards. Lateral to M.Pittman to IND 27 for 7 yards (D.Ogunbowale). FUMBLES (D.Ogunbowale), touched at IND 25, RECOVERED by HST-H.To'oTo'o at IND 27.

Box score

Houston Texans: Passing
C.J. StroudQB20/26264202134.1
Indianapolis Colts: Passing
Gardner Minshew IIQB13/2414100171.7
Houston Texans: Rushing
C.J. StroudQB3206.7012
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB24632.617
Cameron JohnstonP1-23-23.00-23
Indianapolis Colts: Rushing
Gardner Minshew IIQB199.009
Jonathan TaylorRB301886.3149
Zack MossRB6305.0011
Houston Texans: Receiving
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB11202
Nico CollinsQuestionableWR99195175
Dalton SchultzTE5742017
Andrew BeckFB22918
Xavier HutchinsonWR14606
John Metchie IIIInactiveWR12505
Eric SaubertTE11505
Indianapolis Colts: Receiving
Jonathan TaylorRB22806
Michael Pittman Jr.QuestionableWR5644018
Josh DownsWR3348028
Mo Alie-CoxQuestionableTE2418012
Kylen GransonInactiveTE1123023
Alec PierceInjured reserveWR04000
Tyler GoodsonInactiveRB02000
Will MalloryInjured reserveTE01000
Houston Texans: Defense
Blake CashmanQuestionableLB1340000
Christian HarrisInactiveLB1271100
Jalen PitreS740100
Denzel PerrymanInjured reserveLB630000
Desmond King IICB520000
Derek BarnettDE420100
DeAndre Houston-CarsonS410001
Maliek CollinsQuestionableDT330101
Kurt HinishDT310000
Dare OgunbowaleRB220000
Neville HewittLB220000
Khalil DavisDT220100
Jerry HughesDE200000
Steven NelsonCB210001
Jake HansenQuestionableLB110000
Derek Stingley Jr.CB100001
Sheldon RankinsDT110000
Will Anderson Jr.QuestionableDE100000
Teair TartQuestionableDT110000
Kareem JacksonS110000
Indianapolis Colts: Defense
E.J. SpeedPhysically unable to performLB13100200
Zaire FranklinLB930000
Segun OlubiLB880000
DeForest BucknerDT611100
Grover StewartDT500000
Ronnie Harrison Jr.Injured reserveLB531100
Samson EbukamQuestionableDE310000
Nick CrossInactiveS320000
Mo Alie-CoxQuestionableTE100000
Jaylon JonesInactiveCB310000
Kwity PayeQuestionableDE210000
JuJu BrentsQuestionableCB220000
Kylen GransonInactiveTE100000
Kenny Moore IICB220000
Cameron McGroneLB100000
Taven BryanDT100000
Ameer SpeedCB110100
Trevor DenbowS110000
Darrell Baker Jr.Physically unable to performCB000001
Houston Texans: Kicking
Ka'imi FairbairnPK1/1512
Indianapolis Colts: Kicking
Matt GayPK3/4520