Final2021 Week 13

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans, Week 13 2021

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  • Passing leader

    Carson Wentz

    IND · QB

    11.1PPR pts

    16/22, 158 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    24.3PPR pts

    32 ATT, 143 YDS, 2 TD

  • Texans leader

    Brandin Cooks

    HOU · WR

    8.4PPR pts

    3 REC, 38 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kenny Moore II

    IND

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Colts 31, Texans 0: Indianapolis leads from start to finish

Indianapolis led 14–0 at halftime and outscored Houston 17–0 after the break to win 31–0. The Colts finished with a 389–141 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

Houston never got on the board.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Texans went 3-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Colts kept the ball for 41:35.

The two teams meet again in Week 11 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.7 yards/play IND 5.5 · HOU 2.8
  • +1 turnover margin IND 1 · HOU 2 turnovers
  • +248 total yards IND 389 · HOU 141

Game Highlights

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Texans
ColtsStatTexans
5.5Yards per play2.8
1Turnovers2
389Total yards141
Other team stats
71Plays50
54%Third-down conversion25%
41:35Time of possession18:25

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Texans did not score.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Texans
TimeTeamPlayINDHOU
1st quarter
11:26INDJonathan Taylor 1-yard TD run Takes leadMichael Badgley XP70
2nd quarter
0:43INDCarson Wentz → Ashton Dulin, 2-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP140
3rd quarter
9:47INDJonathan Taylor 3-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP210
4th quarter
9:08INDMichael Badgley 23-yard FG Extends lead240
1:56INDDeon Jackson 3-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP310

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Texans, Week 13 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jonathan TaylorINDRB23.3 PTSRB4
  2. Michael PittmanINDWR17.0 PTSWR17
  3. Carson WentzINDQB11.1 PTSQB21
  4. Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB8.6 PTSRB26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Carson WentzINDQB11.1QB2116/2215810380107.8Start/Sit →
Davis MillsHOUQB3.1QB266/144900211052.4Start/Sit →
Tyrod TaylorHOUQB2.3QB275/134501315016.5Start/Sit →
Sam EhlingerINDQB-0.1—————1-10—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jonathan TaylorINDRB23.3RB4RB321432————Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR17.0WR17WR233086770
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB8.6RB26RB324043320
Brandin CooksHOUWR8.4WR41WR116063380Start/Sit →
Deon JacksonINDRB7.9RB29RB6191————
Ashton DulinINDWR7.2WR48WR———1121Start/Sit →
Rex BurkheadHOURB5.5RB40RB830021150
T.Y. HiltonINDWR4.2WR61WR———22220
Pharaoh BrownHOUTE3.3TE32TE———54230
Royce FreemanHOURB3.1RB49RB310011110
Zach PascalINDWR2.8WR77WR11203160
Brevin JordanHOUTE2.7TE36TE———4270Start/Sit →
Jack DoyleINDTE2.3TE37TE———11130
Kylen GransonINDTE1.6TE42TE———2160Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1.0TE43TE———1100Start/Sit →
Jaylen SamuelsHOURB0.2RB65RB2201000
Chris ConleyHOUWR0.0—WR———4000
Davion DavisHOUWR0.0—WR———2000
Nico CollinsHOUWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Jonathan TaylorRB55 snaps76%
  2. Zach PascalWR54 snaps75%
  3. Michael PittmanWR54 snaps75%
  4. Jack DoyleTE42 snaps58%
  5. T.Y. HiltonWR32 snaps44%

Target Share22 targets

  1. Michael Pittman36%, 8 targets
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines18%, 4 targets
  3. Zach Pascal14%, 3 targets
  4. T.Y. Hilton9%, 2 targets
  5. Kylen Granson9%, 2 targets
  6. Other14%, 3 targets

Carry Share48 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor67%, 32 carries
  2. Deon Jackson13%, 6 carries
  3. Carson Wentz6%, 3 carries
  4. Nyheim Miller-Hines6%, 3 carries
  5. Michael Pittman4%, 2 carries
  6. Other4%, 2 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Brandin CooksWR43 snaps83%
  2. Pharaoh BrownTE32 snaps62%
  3. Nico CollinsWR32 snaps62%
  4. Chris ConleyWR30 snaps58%
  5. Rex BurkheadRB24 snaps46%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Brandin Cooks23%, 6 targets
  2. Pharaoh Brown19%, 5 targets
  3. Chris Conley15%, 4 targets
  4. Brevin Jordan15%, 4 targets
  5. Rex Burkhead8%, 2 targets
  6. Other19%, 5 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Rex Burkhead42%, 8 carries
  2. Tyrod Taylor16%, 3 carries
  3. Royce Freeman16%, 3 carries
  4. Jaylen Samuels11%, 2 carries
  5. Davis Mills11%, 2 carries
  6. Other5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Brandin CooksHOUWR4383%623%1
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5576%00%32
Zach PascalINDWR5475%314%1
Michael PittmanINDWR5475%836%2
Pharaoh BrownHOUTE3262%519%0
Nico CollinsHOUWR3262%14%0
Jack DoyleINDTE4258%15%0
Chris ConleyHOUWR3058%415%0
Rex BurkheadHOURB2446%28%8
T.Y. HiltonINDWR3244%29%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3143%15%0
Royce FreemanHOURB2242%14%3
Brevin JordanHOUTE2242%415%0
Kylen GransonINDTE3042%29%0
Davion DavisHOUWR2038%28%0
Ashton DulinINDWR2231%15%0
Antony AuclairHOUTE1427%00%0
Chris MooreHOUWR1325%00%0
Dezmon PatmonINDWR1724%00%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB1419%418%3
Jaylen SamuelsHOURB815%14%2
Deon JacksonINDRB811%00%6

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+5.5Ashton Dulin7.2 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.7Chris Conley0.0 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.5 xFPJonathan Taylor24.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB24.320.5+3.876%67% car—03267%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR17.014.8+2.275%36% tgt—024%836%
Carson WentzIND · QB11.111.6−0.586%22 att—2236%00%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR8.410.7−2.383%23% tgt—015%623%
Nyheim HinesIND · —8.68.7−0.1—18% tgt—036%418%
Rex BurkheadHOU · RB5.58.5−3.046%42% car—0842%28%
Pharaoh BrownHOU · TE4.38.4−4.162%19% tgt—000%519%
Tyrod TaylorHOU · QB2.37.6−5.356%13 att—13316%00%
Davis MillsHOU · QB3.17.4−4.344%14 att—14211%00%
Brevin JordanHOU · TE2.76.7−4.042%15% tgt—000%415%
Chris ConleyHOU · WR0.06.7−6.758%15% tgt—000%415%
Zach PascalIND · WR2.85.7−2.975%14% tgt—012%314%
Deon JacksonIND · RB7.93.9+4.011%13% car—0613%00%
Royce FreemanHOU · RB3.13.6−0.542%16% car—0316%14%
Davion DavisHOU · WR0.03.4−3.438%8% tgt—000%28%
Kylen GransonIND · TE1.63.4−1.842%9% tgt—000%29%
T.Y. HiltonIND · WR4.23.4+0.844%9% tgt—000%29%
Jaylen SamuelsHOU · RB0.23.0−2.815%11% car—0211%14%
Ashton DulinIND · WR7.21.7+5.531%5% tgt—000%15%
Jack DoyleIND · TE2.31.7+0.658%5% tgt—000%15%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE1.01.7−0.743%5% tgt—000%15%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR0.01.7−1.762%4% tgt—000%14%
Sam EhlingerIND · QB-0.10.6−0.714%0 att—012%00%

Team totals: Colts 22 targets and 48 carries; Texans 26 targets and 19 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz

IND · QB · 11.1 pts on 11.6 expected

16 of 22 passing for 158 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Davis Mills

HOU · QB · 3.1 pts on 7.4 expected

6 of 14 passing for 49 yards; 2 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Jonathan Taylor Strong role

IND · RB · 24.3 pts on 20.5 expected

32 carries (67% of the team's) for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr. Strong role

IND · WR · 17.0 pts on 14.8 expected

8 targets (36% of the team's), 6 catches for 77 yards; 2 carries (4% of the team's) for 33 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.8 expected.

Brandin Cooks

HOU · WR · 8.4 pts on 10.7 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 38 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 16 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →

Rex Burkhead

HOU · RB · 5.5 pts on 8.5 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 15 yards; 8 carries (42% of the team's) for 30 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.

Tyrod Taylor Unlucky

HOU · QB · 2.3 pts on 7.6 expected

5 of 13 passing for 45 yards, 1 interception; 3 carries for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tyrod Taylor →

Chris Conley Unlucky

HOU · WR · 0.0 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Kylen Granson played 42% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.
  • Stock down: Michael Pittman Jr. played 75% of the snaps, down from a 90% season average.

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Rex Burkhead played 46% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock up: Royce Freeman played 42% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Texans defense
Points allowed toColts DTexans D
QBs16.618.2
RBs19.525.7
WRs32.835.7
TEs14.413.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 23% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Texans win probability

Texans win probability by game minuteTexans started at 23%, stood at 2% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −13Taylor 1-yd TD run24% → 11%Q1 11:26
  2. −8Wentz → Dulin, 2-yd TD10% → 2%Q2 0:43
  3. −2Taylor 3-yd TD run2% → <1%Q3 9:47

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Texans
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureHouston Texans
71Plays50
32%Pass rate62%
6.6Yds / dropback1.8
5.0Yds / carry4.4
7/13Third downs3/12

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 21 more plays and gained 4.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pittman 36% · Hines 18% · Pascal 14%
  • HOU Cooks 23% · Brown 19% · Jordan 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Texans
ResultINDHOU
Touchdowns40
Field goals10
Punts36
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs03
Missed field goals10

IND turnover edge: +1

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 29-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • Houston's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out, an interception or a fumble.
  • The Colts drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00100:05Interception
INDQ1 14:556293:29Touchdown
HOUQ1 11:264261:55Fumble
INDQ1 9:319355:06Missed FG
HOUQ1 4:25340:57Punt
INDQ1 3:287314:25Punt
HOUQ2 14:03361:30Punt
INDQ2 12:33331:06Punt
HOUQ2 11:27984:28Punt
INDQ2 6:5911546:16Touchdown
HOUQ2 0:433-110:30Punt
INDQ2 0:131-10:13End of half
INDQ3 15:009755:13Touchdown
HOUQ3 9:474181:49Punt
INDQ3 7:585264:08Punt
HOUQ3 3:509424:34Downs
INDQ4 14:168555:08Field goal
HOUQ4 9:083-100:22Punt
INDQ4 8:464182:17Fumble
HOUQ4 6:29491:00Downs
INDQ4 5:299403:33Touchdown
HOUQ4 1:567241:15Downs
INDQ4 0:411-10:41End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Colts vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Colts and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 50 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
34–15–1Colts lead, 50 meetings since 2002
Postseason
1–0Colts won in 2018
Largest Colts win
49–142004
Largest Texans win
34–72011

Since 2021

6–4–1 Texans lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, C = Colts win, T = tie, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 11 Colts at Texans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Texans
ColtsStatTexans
9-8Record4-13
26.5Points per game16.5
347.1Yards per game278.1
5.6Yards per play4.7
21.5Points allowed per game26.6
343.2Yards allowed per game384.4

Colts vs Texans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −10Colts covered by 21
Total
45.5Under: 31 points scored (by 14.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts27.831+3.3
Texans17.80−17.8

The Colts beat their implied total and the Texans fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Colts 2–0 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
8–5
Over/under
8–5
ATS as favorite
3–2
ATS as underdog
5–3
ATS on the road
5–1

Houston Texans

Against the spread
5–7
Over/under
4–8
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
5–6
ATS at home
3–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Colts vs Texans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Colts vs Texans Week 13 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–0 in Week 13 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on December 5, 2021. See the Colts' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Texans?

The final score was Colts 31, Texans 0. The Colts led 14–0 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 17, Texans 0.

What happened in the Colts vs Texans game?

Indianapolis led 14–0 at halftime and outscored Houston 17–0 after the break to win 31–0. The Colts finished with a 389–141 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor led all players with 32 carries for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Texans committed 2 turnovers, the Colts 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Texans?

Jonathan Taylor led the game with 23.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 13, on 32 carries for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Pittman was next with 17.0 (WR17). See Jonathan Taylor's 2021 game log.

Who led Colts vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Carson Wentz (IND) led all passers with 16 of 22 for 158 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 32 carries for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Pittman (IND) led in receiving with 6 catches for 77 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score against the Texans?

Jonathan Taylor scored 23.3 fantasy points against the Texans in Week 13 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 32 carries for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 67% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs Texans?

Ashton Dulin outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 7.2 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+5.5). Chris Conley fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 6.7 xFP (−6.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Colts beat the Texans?

The Colts beat the Texans 31–0 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 2.8, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 389–141.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Texans?

The Colts won the turnover battle 2–1: the Texans gave the ball away 2 times and the Colts 1 time. The Colts won the game.

What is the all-time Colts vs Texans record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 34–15–1 across 50 meetings since 2002, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Colts and Texans last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on October 17, 2021, when the Colts beat the Texans 31–3.

Have the Colts and Texans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2018 playoffs. The Colts are 1–0 against the Texans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Colts vs Texans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −10, making the Indianapolis Colts 10-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 27.8 points for the Colts and 17.8 for the Texans.

Did Colts vs Texans go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 31 points, 14.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Colts vs Texans?

The Colts covered by 21 against the closing line of Colts −10. The final margin was 31 points.