Final2021 Week 6

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 6 2021

Houston Texans

Away

3

Indianapolis Colts

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans03003
Colts7314731

HOU 3IND 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Davis Mills

    HOU · QB

    8.2PPR pts

    29/43, 243 YDS, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    28.8PPR pts

    14 ATT, 145 YDS, 2 TD, 1 REC, 13 REC YDS

  • Texans leader

    Brandin Cooks

    HOU · WR

    17.9PPR pts

    9 REC, 89 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Shaquille Leonard

    IND

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Colts 31, Texans 3: Indianapolis leads from start to finish

Indianapolis led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Houston 21–0 after the break to win 31–3. The Colts finished with a 388–353 edge in total offense and averaged 8.1 yards per play.

The Texans went 9-for-17 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Colts finished without a giveaway.

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

  • +3.3 yards/play IND 8.1 · HOU 4.8
  • +3 turnover margin IND 0 turnovers
  • +35 total yards IND 388 · HOU 353

Game Highlights

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
4.8Yards per play8.1
3Turnovers0
353Total yards388
Other team stats
74Plays48
53%Third-down conversion30%
34:33Time of possession25:27

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Texans scored one field goal.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayHOUIND
1st quarter
1:52INDCarson Wentz → Parris Campbell, 51-yard TD Takes leadMichael Badgley XP07
2nd quarter
12:59INDMichael Badgley 41-yard FG Extends lead010
6:16HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 31-yard FG310
3rd quarter
11:50INDCarson Wentz → Mo Alie-Cox, 28-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP317
6:37INDJonathan Taylor 4-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP324
4th quarter
4:47INDJonathan Taylor 11-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP331

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Colts, Week 6 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jonathan TaylorINDRB28.8 PTSRB3
  2. Brandin CooksHOUWR17.9 PTSWR18
  3. Carson WentzINDQB17.0 PTSQB14
  4. Parris CampbellINDWR12.1 PTSWR31

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Davis MillsHOUQB8.2QB2729/432430225062.5Start/Sit →
Carson WentzINDQB17.0QB1411/2022320210127.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jonathan TaylorINDRB28.8RB3RB14145221130Start/Sit →
Brandin CooksHOUWR17.9WR18WR———139890Start/Sit →
Parris CampbellINDWR12.1WR31WR———11511
T.Y. HiltonINDWR12.0WR32WR———44800
Mark IngramHOURB10.1RB27RB187302280
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE9.8TE17TE———31281Start/Sit →
Nico CollinsHOUWR8.4WR53WR———64440Start/Sit →
Jordan AkinsHOUTE8.1TE22TE———64410
Phillip LindsayHOURB7.4RB38RB739022150
Michael PittmanINDWR5.8WR66WR13032350
Chris MooreHOUWR5.4WR70WR———54140Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB3.2RB48RB41302190
Pharaoh BrownHOUTE2.8TE39TE———3280
Chris ConleyHOUWR2.0WR92WR———21100
Ashton DulinINDWR1.7WR99WR———1170Start/Sit →
Marlon MackINDRB1.2RB62RB5120————
David JohnsonHOURB0.1RB67RB27021140
Rex BurkheadHOURB0.0—RB———1000
Jack DoyleINDTE0.0—TE———1000
Zach PascalINDWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Brandin CooksWR68 snaps91%
  2. Chris MooreWR49 snaps65%
  3. Nico CollinsWR43 snaps57%
  4. Pharaoh BrownTE40 snaps53%
  5. Mark IngramRB33 snaps44%

Target Share42 targets

  1. Brandin Cooks31%, 13 targets
  2. Jordan Akins14%, 6 targets
  3. Nico Collins14%, 6 targets
  4. Chris Moore12%, 5 targets
  5. Pharaoh Brown7%, 3 targets
  6. Other21%, 9 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Mark Ingram62%, 18 carries
  2. Phillip Lindsay24%, 7 carries
  3. David Johnson7%, 2 carries
  4. Davis Mills7%, 2 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR46 snaps96%
  2. Zach PascalWR41 snaps85%
  3. Jack DoyleTE31 snaps65%
  4. Jonathan TaylorRB31 snaps65%
  5. T.Y. HiltonWR24 snaps50%

Target Share18 targets

  1. T.Y. Hilton22%, 4 targets
  2. Mo Alie-Cox17%, 3 targets
  3. Michael Pittman17%, 3 targets
  4. Nyheim Miller-Hines11%, 2 targets
  5. Jonathan Taylor11%, 2 targets
  6. Other22%, 4 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor54%, 14 carries
  2. Marlon Mack19%, 5 carries
  3. Nyheim Miller-Hines15%, 4 carries
  4. Carson Wentz8%, 2 carries
  5. Michael Pittman4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR4696%317%1
Brandin CooksHOUWR6891%1331%0
Zach PascalINDWR4185%16%0
Chris MooreHOUWR4965%512%0
Jack DoyleINDTE3165%16%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB3165%211%14
Nico CollinsHOUWR4357%614%0
Pharaoh BrownHOUTE4053%37%0
T.Y. HiltonINDWR2450%422%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2450%317%0
Mark IngramHOURB3344%25%18
Chris ConleyHOUWR3243%25%0
David JohnsonHOURB3243%25%2
Jordan AkinsHOUTE3243%614%0
Antony AuclairHOUTE2837%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR1327%16%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB1123%211%4
Marlon MackINDRB919%00%5
Phillip LindsayHOURB1115%25%7
Parris CampbellINDWR510%16%0
Kylen GransonINDTE48%00%0
Rex BurkheadHOURB57%12%0
Andre RobertsHOUWR23%00%0

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+16.4Jonathan Taylor28.8 PTS vs 12.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−12.0Davis Mills8.2 PTS vs 20.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.9 xFPBrandin Cooks17.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR17.921.9−4.091%31% tgt—000%1331%
Davis MillsHOU · QB8.220.2−12.0100%43 att—4327%00%
Mark Ingram IIHOU · RB10.114.9−4.844%62% car—01862%25%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB28.812.4+16.465%54% car—01454%211%
Carson WentzIND · QB17.010.1+6.9100%20 att—2028%00%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE8.110.1−2.043%14% tgt—000%614%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR8.410.1−1.757%14% tgt—000%614%
Chris MooreHOU · WR5.48.4−3.065%12% tgt—000%512%
Phillip LindsayHOU · RB7.47.9−0.515%24% car—0724%25%
T.Y. HiltonIND · WR12.06.7+5.350%22% tgt—000%422%
Nyheim HinesIND · —3.25.9−2.7—15% car—0415%211%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR5.85.7+0.196%17% tgt—014%317%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE9.85.1+4.750%17% tgt—000%317%
Pharaoh BrownHOU · TE2.85.1−2.353%7% tgt—000%37%
David JohnsonHOU · —1.14.7−3.643%7% car—027%25%
Chris ConleyHOU · WR2.03.4−1.443%5% tgt—000%25%
Marlon MackIND · RB1.23.2−2.019%19% car—0519%00%
Ashton DulinIND · WR1.71.70.027%6% tgt—000%16%
Jack DoyleIND · TE0.01.7−1.765%6% tgt—000%16%
Parris CampbellIND · WR12.11.7+10.410%6% tgt—000%16%
Rex BurkheadHOU · RB0.01.7−1.77%2% tgt—000%12%
Zach PascalIND · WR0.01.7−1.785%6% tgt—000%16%

Team totals: Texans 42 targets and 29 carries; Colts 18 targets and 26 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

Davis Mills Unlucky

HOU · QB · 8.2 pts on 20.2 expected

29 of 43 passing for 243 yards, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Carson Wentz Ran hot

IND · QB · 17.0 pts on 10.1 expected

11 of 20 passing for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Brandin Cooks Volume, no payoff

HOU · WR · 17.9 pts on 21.9 expected

13 targets (31% of the team's), 9 catches for 89 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →

Mark Ingram II Volume, no payoff

HOU · RB · 10.1 pts on 14.9 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards; 18 carries (62% of the team's) for 73 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 28.8 pts on 12.4 expected

2 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 13 yards; 14 carries (54% of the team's) for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

T.Y. Hilton Ran hot

IND · WR · 12.0 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 80 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Parris Campbell Ran hot

IND · WR · 12.1 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Nico Collins

HOU · WR · 8.4 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 44 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Nico Collins played 57% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
  • Stock up: Chris Moore played 65% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock down: Chris Conley played 43% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock down: Parris Campbell played 10% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toTexans DColts D
QBs18.216.6
RBs25.719.5
WRs35.732.8
TEs13.514.4

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

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 80% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 80%, stood at 91% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +14Wentz → Campbell, 51-yd TD77% → 91%Q1 1:52
  2. +4Badgley 41-yd FG91% → 94%Q2 12:59
  3. −4Fairbairn 31-yd FG95% → 91%Q2 6:16
  4. +7Wentz → Alie-Cox, 28-yd TD91% → 98%Q3 11:50
  5. +1Taylor 4-yd TD run99% → >99%Q3 6:37

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Colts
Houston TexansMeasureIndianapolis Colts
74Plays48
61%Pass rate46%
5.1Yds / dropback9.7
4.3Yds / carry6.7
9/17Third downs3/10

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 26 fewer plays but gained 4.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Cooks 31% · Akins 14% · Collins 14%
  • IND Hilton 22% · Pittman 17% · Alie-Cox 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Colts
ResultHOUIND
Touchdowns04
Field goals11
Punts55
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs10

IND turnover edge: +3

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 92-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00341:32Punt
INDQ1 13:284151:56Punt
HOUQ1 11:3211346:22Punt
INDQ1 5:107923:18Touchdown
HOUQ1 1:524251:57Punt
INDQ2 14:556591:56Field goal
HOUQ2 12:5913626:43Field goal
INDQ2 6:167274:27Punt
HOUQ2 1:498361:45Punt
INDQ2 0:041-10:04End of half
INDQ3 15:00302:16Punt
HOUQ3 12:44100:08Interception
INDQ3 12:362280:46Touchdown
HOUQ3 11:506282:57Punt
INDQ3 8:534882:16Touchdown
HOUQ3 6:3714536:45Downs
INDQ4 14:52330:56Punt
HOUQ4 13:567373:48Fumble
INDQ4 10:089635:21Touchdown
HOUQ4 4:476551:26Interception
INDQ4 3:21392:11Punt
HOUQ4 1:102-11:10End 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.

Texans vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Texans and Colts 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 Texans win
34–72011
Largest Colts win
49–142004

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, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
4-13Record9-8
16.5Points per game26.5
278.1Yards per game347.1
4.7Yards per play5.6
26.6Points allowed per game21.5
384.4Yards allowed per game343.2

Texans vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −11.5Colts covered by 16.5
Total
45Under: 34 points scored (by 11)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts28.331+2.8
Texans16.83−13.8

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

Betting Trends

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

Houston Texans

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

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
4–2
Over/under
3–3
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS at home
2–1

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

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Texans vs Colts Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Texans vs Colts Week 6 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–3 in Week 6 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on October 17, 2021. See the Colts' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Colts?

The final score was Colts 31, Texans 3. The Colts led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 0, Colts 21.

What happened in the Texans vs Colts game?

Indianapolis led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Houston 21–0 after the break to win 31–3. The Colts finished with a 388–353 edge in total offense and averaged 8.1 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor led all players with a catch for 13 yards, plus 14 carries for 145 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Texans committed 3 turnovers, the Colts none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor led the game with 28.8 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 6, on a catch for 13 yards, plus 14 carries for 145 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Brandin Cooks was next with 17.9 (WR18). See Jonathan Taylor's 2021 game log.

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

Davis Mills (HOU) led all passers with 29 of 43 for 243 yards and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 14 carries for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. Brandin Cooks (HOU) led in receiving with 9 catches for 89 yards.

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

Jonathan Taylor scored 28.8 points in PPR leagues, 28.3 in half-PPR and 27.8 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 6 of the 2021 season, on a catch for 13 yards, plus 14 carries for 145 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 54% of his team's carries.

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

Jonathan Taylor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.8 PPR points on 12.4 xFP (+16.4). Davis Mills fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 20.2 xFP (−12.0). 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 31–3 because they averaged 8.1 yards per play to 4.8, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 388–353.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Colts?

The Colts won the turnover battle 3–0: the Texans gave the ball away 3 times and the Colts not at all. The Colts won the game.

What is the all-time Texans vs Colts 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 Texans and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 20, 2020, when the Colts beat the Texans 27–20.

Have the Texans and Colts met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Texans vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −11.5, making the Indianapolis Colts 11.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 28.3 points for the Colts and 16.8 for the Texans.

Did Texans vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 34 points, 11 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Texans vs Colts?

The Colts covered by 16.5 against the closing line of Colts −11.5. The final margin was 28 points.