Final2022 Week 18

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 18 2022

Houston Texans

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32

Indianapolis Colts

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31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans1077832
Colts70141031

HOU 32IND 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Davis Mills

    HOU · QB

    24.5PPR pts

    22/38, 298 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jordan Akins

    HOU · TE

    25.0PPR pts

    4 REC, 70 YDS, 2 TD

  • Colts leader

    Zack Moss

    IND · RB

    21.1PPR pts

    18 ATT, 114 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 7 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Rodney McLeod Jr.

    IND

    1 INT, 1 TD, 8 TKL

Texans 32, Colts 31: Houston holds off Indianapolis

Houston led 17–7 at halftime and won 32–31, though Indianapolis took the second half 24–15. Indianapolis outgained the Texans 398–360.

The Colts went 4-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers.

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

  • +5% third-down rate HOU 36% · IND 31%

Game Highlights

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Why the Texans Won

Houston won the third-down battle.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
36%Third-down conversion31%
Other team stats
360Total yards398
5.6Yards per play5.7
64Plays70
3Turnovers3
26:07Time of possession33:53

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Texans vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayHOUIND
1st quarter
11:17HOUDavis Mills → Brandin Cooks, 11-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP70
9:40HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 37-yard FG Extends lead100
3:56INDSam Ehlinger → Michael Pittman Jr., 1-yard TDChase McLaughlin XP107
2nd quarter
10:30HOUJonathan Greenard 39-yard interception return TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP177
3rd quarter
6:40INDZack Moss 15-yard TD runChase McLaughlin XP1714
3:51HOUDavis Mills → Jordan Akins, 19-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP2414
0:52INDRodney McLeod Jr. 27-yard interception return TDChase McLaughlin XP2421
4th quarter
10:30INDSam Ehlinger → Mo Alie-Cox, 4-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP2428
3:33INDChase McLaughlin 54-yard FG Extends lead2431
0:50HOUDavis Mills → Jordan Akins, 28-yard TD Game winnerDavis Mills → Jordan Akins, 2-pt conversion3231

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Colts, Week 18 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jordan AkinsHOUTE25.0 PTSTE1
  2. Davis MillsHOUQB24.5 PTSQB1
  3. Brandin CooksHOUWR21.6 PTSWR7
  4. Zack MossINDRB21.1 PTSRB2

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Davis MillsHOUQB24.5QB122/382983216087.4Start/Sit →
Sam EhlingerINDQB16.5QB1023/3520922521077.0
Jeff DriskelHOUQB1.2QB372/2130037093.8

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jordan AkinsHOUTE25.0TE1TE———84702
Brandin CooksHOUWR21.6WR7WR———651061Start/Sit →
Zack MossINDRB21.1RB2RB1811413370
Deon JacksonINDRB17.0RB8RB835086750
Parris CampbellINDWR12.8WR24WR126096420
Michael PittmanINDWR12.0WR29WR10053301
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE11.3TE9TE———43830
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB8.8RB29RB113306550Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE7.4TE19TE———1141Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR7.2WR55WR———43420
Amari RodgersHOUWR5.2WR67WR———43220
Chris MooreHOUWR4.0WR78WR1-2062220Start/Sit →
Jelani WoodsINDTE1.9TE46TE———4190
Rex BurkheadHOURB1.1RB80RB———2110
Royce FreemanHOURB0.7RB83RB71501120
Troy HairstonHOURB0.0—RB———1000

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Brandin CooksWR59 snaps91%
  2. Chris MooreWR59 snaps91%
  3. Teagan QuitorianoTE43 snaps66%
  4. Dare OgunbowaleRB40 snaps62%
  5. Amari RodgersWR40 snaps62%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Jordan Akins21%, 8 targets
  2. Brandin Cooks16%, 6 targets
  3. Chris Moore16%, 6 targets
  4. Dare Ogunbowale16%, 6 targets
  5. Amari Rodgers11%, 4 targets
  6. Other21%, 8 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Dare Ogunbowale48%, 11 carries
  2. Royce Freeman30%, 7 carries
  3. Jeff Driskel13%, 3 carries
  4. Chris Moore4%, 1 carries
  5. Davis Mills4%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR72 snaps99%
  2. Parris CampbellWR67 snaps92%
  3. Alec PierceWR47 snaps64%
  4. Mo Alie-CoxTE44 snaps60%
  5. Zack MossRB42 snaps58%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Parris Campbell26%, 9 targets
  2. Deon Jackson24%, 8 targets
  3. Michael Pittman15%, 5 targets
  4. Alec Pierce12%, 4 targets
  5. Jelani Woods12%, 4 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Zack Moss55%, 18 carries
  2. Deon Jackson24%, 8 carries
  3. Sam Ehlinger15%, 5 carries
  4. Parris Campbell3%, 1 carries
  5. Michael Pittman3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR7299%515%1
Parris CampbellINDWR6792%926%1
Brandin CooksHOUWR5991%616%0
Chris MooreHOUWR5991%616%1
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE4366%411%0
Alec PierceINDWR4764%412%0
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB4062%616%11
Amari RodgersHOUWR4062%411%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE4460%13%0
Zack MossINDRB4258%39%18
Jordan AkinsHOUTE3554%821%0
Jelani WoodsINDTE3852%412%0
Deon JacksonINDRB3041%824%8
Royce FreemanHOURB1523%13%7
Ashton DulinINDWR1419%00%0
Rex BurkheadHOURB1015%25%0
Johnny JohnsonHOUWR914%00%0
Troy HairstonHOURB914%13%0
Brevin JordanHOUTE69%00%0
Nikola KalinicINDTE45%00%0
Michael StrachanINDWR34%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+11.7Jordan Akins25.0 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.3Dare Ogunbowale8.8 PTS vs 17.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.5 xFPDeon Jackson17.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Deon JacksonIND · RB17.018.5−1.541%24% car—0824%824%
Sam EhlingerIND · QB16.518.0−1.5100%35 att—35515%00%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB8.817.1−8.362%48% car—01148%616%
Davis MillsHOU · QB24.516.7+7.891%38 att—3814%00%
Zack MossIND · RB21.116.6+4.558%55% car—01855%39%
Parris CampbellIND · WR12.815.6−2.892%26% tgt—013%926%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE25.013.3+11.754%21% tgt—000%821%
Chris MooreHOU · WR4.010.6−6.691%16% tgt—014%616%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR21.610.0+11.691%16% tgt—000%616%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR12.09.0+3.099%15% tgt—013%515%
Alec PierceIND · WR7.26.7+0.564%12% tgt—000%412%
Amari RodgersHOU · WR5.26.7−1.562%11% tgt—000%411%
Jelani WoodsIND · TE1.96.7−4.852%12% tgt—000%412%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE11.36.7+4.666%11% tgt—000%411%
Royce FreemanHOU · RB0.76.2−5.523%30% car—0730%13%
Rex BurkheadHOU · RB1.13.3−2.215%5% tgt—000%25%
Jeff DriskelHOU · QB1.22.8−1.69%2 att—2313%00%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE7.41.7+5.760%3% tgt—000%13%
Troy HairstonHOU · RB0.01.7−1.714%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Texans 38 targets and 23 carries; Colts 34 targets and 33 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Davis Mills Ran hot

HOU · QB · 24.5 pts on 16.7 expected

22 of 38 passing for 298 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 6 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Sam Ehlinger

IND · QB · 16.5 pts on 18.0 expected

23 of 35 passing for 209 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 5 carries for 21 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.

Dare Ogunbowale Unlucky

HOU · RB · 8.8 pts on 17.1 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 5 yards; 11 carries (48% of the team's) for 33 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dare Ogunbowale →

Jordan Akins Ran hot

HOU · TE · 25.0 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Deon Jackson

IND · RB · 17.0 pts on 18.5 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 75 yards; 8 carries (24% of the team's) for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Zack Moss

IND · RB · 21.1 pts on 16.6 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 7 yards; 18 carries (55% of the team's) for 114 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.6 expected.

Chris Moore Unlucky

HOU · WR · 4.0 pts on 10.6 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for -2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Chris Moore →

Brandin Cooks Ran hot

HOU · WR · 21.6 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 106 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Dare Ogunbowale led the backfield with 62% of the snaps after trailing Royce Freeman before this game.
  • Stock up: Chris Moore played 91% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.
  • Stock up: Amari Rodgers played 62% of the snaps, up from a 27% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Deon Jackson played 41% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.
  • Stock up: Zack Moss played 58% of the snaps, up from a 27% season average.
  • Stock up: Jelani Woods played 52% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toTexans DColts D
QBs13.618.0
RBs30.724.9
WRs25.729.9
TEs11.611.8

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

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 59%, stood at 19% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +27Moss 15-yd TD run14% → 41%Q3 6:40
  2. −28Mills → Akins, 19-yd TD39% → 12%Q3 3:51
  3. +28McLeod 27-yd pick-six9% → 38%Q3 0:52
  4. +46Ehlinger → Alie-Cox, 4-yd TD33% → 79%Q4 10:30
  5. −73Mills → Akins, 28-yd TD>99% → 27%Q4 0:50

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Colts
Houston TexansMeasureIndianapolis Colts
64Plays70
64%Pass rate53%
7.3Yds / dropback5.5
2.6Yds / carry5.9
5/14Third downs4/13

Efficiency edge Houston ran 6 fewer plays but gained 1.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Akins 21% · Cooks 16% · Moore 16%
  • IND Campbell 26% · Jackson 24% · Pittman 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Colts
ResultHOUIND
Touchdowns33
Field goals11
Punts42
Turnovers33
Turnovers on downs01
  • The Texans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:007753:43Touchdown
INDQ1 11:17000:06Fumble
HOUQ1 11:114-11:31Field goal
INDQ1 9:4011755:44Touchdown
HOUQ1 3:566303:04Punt
INDQ1 0:523-71:50Punt
HOUQ2 14:026323:21Fumble
INDQ2 10:41100:11Interception
INDQ2 10:3010655:44Interception
HOUQ2 4:468373:14Punt
INDQ2 1:327331:32End of half
INDQ3 15:007803:09Downs
HOUQ3 11:516122:23Punt
INDQ3 9:285492:48Touchdown
HOUQ3 6:405752:49Touchdown
INDQ3 3:51382:05Punt
HOUQ3 1:46320:54Interception
HOUQ3 0:52320:52Interception
INDQ4 15:007584:30Touchdown
HOUQ4 10:30381:33Punt
INDQ4 8:5710405:24Field goal
HOUQ4 3:3314832:43Touchdown
INDQ4 0:507210:50End of game
About these numbers

The Texans' interception touchdown is counted as a Colts interception, not as a Texans possession. The Colts' interception touchdown is counted as a Texans interception, not as a Colts possession. 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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
3-13-1Record4-12-1
17.0Points per game17.0
283.5Yards per game311.6
4.7Yards per play4.8
24.7Points allowed per game25.1
379.5Yards allowed per game334.0

Texans vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −3Colts failed to cover by 4
Total
37.5Over: 63 points scored (by 25.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts20.331+10.8
Texans17.332+14.8

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Texans 2–2 ATS, unders 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Houston Texans

Against the spread
8–8–1
Over/under
7–10
ATS as underdog
8–8–1
ATS on the road
5–3–1

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
6–11
Over/under
7–10
ATS as favorite
1–6
ATS as underdog
5–5
ATS at home
3–5

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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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Texans vs Colts Week 18 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 32–31 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on January 8, 2023. See the Texans' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Colts?

The final score was Texans 32, Colts 31. The Texans led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 15, Colts 24.

What happened in the Texans vs Colts game?

Houston led 17–7 at halftime and won 32–31, though Indianapolis took the second half 24–15. Indianapolis outgained the Texans 398–360. Jordan Akins led all players with 4 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns.

What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Colts?

Davis Mills' 28-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Akins with 0:50 left in the fourth quarter gave the Texans a 32–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Colts?

Jordan Akins led the game with 25.0 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 18, on 4 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns. Davis Mills was next with 24.5 (QB1).

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

Davis Mills (HOU) led all passers with 22 of 38 for 298 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Zack Moss (IND) led in rushing with 18 carries for 114 yards and a touchdown. Brandin Cooks (HOU) led in receiving with 5 catches for 106 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Jordan Akins score against the Colts?

Jordan Akins scored 25.0 points in PPR leagues, 23.0 in half-PPR and 21.0 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 18 of the 2022 season, on 4 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 21% of his team's targets.

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

Jordan Akins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.0 PPR points on 13.3 xFP (+11.7). Dare Ogunbowale fell furthest short, with 8.8 points on 17.1 xFP (−8.3). 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 Texans come back to beat the Colts?

The Texans' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Davis Mills' 28-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Akins in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Davis Mills' 28-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Akins then put them ahead for good.

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 18 of 2022, the Colts and Texans last met in the 2022 season on September 11, 2022, a 20–20 tie.

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 −3, making the Indianapolis Colts 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 37.5. That implied about 20.3 points for the Colts and 17.3 for the Texans.

Did Texans vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 37.5, and the teams combined for 63 points, 25.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Texans vs Colts?

The Texans covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Colts −3. The final margin was 1 point.