Final2023 Week 18

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 18 2023

Houston Texans

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Indianapolis Colts

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans773623
Colts338519

HOU 23IND 19 Final

  • Passing leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    20.6PPR pts

    20/26, 264 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Nico Collins

    HOU · WR

    34.5PPR pts

    9 REC, 195 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    27.6PPR pts

    30 ATT, 188 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 8 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Christian Harris

    HOU

    1 SACK, 12 TKL

Texans 23, Colts 19: Houston beats Indianapolis

Houston led 14–6 at halftime and won 23–19, though Indianapolis took the second half 13–9. Indianapolis outgained the Texans 360–306.

The Colts went 1-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Texans 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

  • +1 turnover margin HOU 0 turnovers
  • +29% third-down rate HOU 38% · IND 9%

Game Highlights

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Why the Texans Won

Houston won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
0Turnovers1
38%Third-down conversion9%
Other team stats
306Total yards360
5.5Yards per play5.8
56Plays62
29:18Time of possession30:42

Scoring Summary

The Texans scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Colts scored one touchdown, three field goals, and one safety.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayHOUIND
1st quarter
9:15INDMatt Gay 38-yard FG Takes lead03
9:06HOUC.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 75-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP73
2nd quarter
1:57HOUC.J. Stroud → Andrew Beck, 1-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP143
0:35INDMatt Gay 52-yard FG146
3rd quarter
9:56INDJonathan Taylor 49-yard TD run Ties gameGardner Minshew → Mo Alie-Cox, 2-pt conversion1414
3:39HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 51-yard FG Takes lead1714
4th quarter
13:33INDMatt Gay 35-yard FG Ties game1717
6:20HOUDevin Singletary 3-yard TD run Game winnerXP missed2317
0:01INDSafety2319

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Colts, Week 18 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Nico CollinsHOUWR34.5 PTSWR3
  2. Jonathan TaylorINDRB27.6 PTSRB3
  3. C.J. StroudHOUQB20.6 PTSQB7
  4. Devin SingletaryHOURB13.5 PTSRB17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
C.J. StroudHOUQB20.6QB720/26264203200134.1Start/Sit →
Gardner MinshewINDQB8.5QB2713/241410019071.7

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Nico CollinsHOUWR34.5WR3WR———991951Start/Sit →
Jonathan TaylorINDRB27.6RB3RB3018812280Start/Sit →
Devin SingletaryHOURB13.5RB17RB246311120Start/Sit →
Dalton SchultzHOUTE9.2TE14TE———75420Start/Sit →
Andrew BeckHOURB8.9RB31RB———2291
Josh DownsINDWR7.8WR48WR———33480Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR7.4WR51WR———65440
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE5.8TE22TE———42180Start/Sit →
Kylen GransonINDTE3.3TE37TE———11230Start/Sit →
Zack MossINDRB3.0RB50RB6300————
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR1.6WR105WR———4160Start/Sit →
John MetchieHOUWR1.5WR107WR———2150
Eric SaubertHOUTE1.5TE50TE———1150Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR0.0—WR———4000
Tyler GoodsonINDRB0.0—RB———2000Start/Sit →
Will MalloryINDTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Devin SingletaryRB49 snaps88%
  2. Nico CollinsWR47 snaps84%
  3. Dalton SchultzTE44 snaps79%
  4. John MetchieWR38 snaps68%
  5. Xavier HutchinsonWR36 snaps64%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Nico Collins35%, 9 targets
  2. Dalton Schultz27%, 7 targets
  3. Xavier Hutchinson15%, 4 targets
  4. Andrew Beck8%, 2 targets
  5. John Metchie8%, 2 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Devin Singletary89%, 24 carries
  2. C.J. Stroud11%, 3 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR66 snaps100%
  2. Alec PierceWR64 snaps97%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB51 snaps77%
  4. Josh DownsWR45 snaps68%
  5. Kylen GransonTE41 snaps62%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Michael Pittman26%, 6 targets
  2. Mo Alie-Cox17%, 4 targets
  3. Alec Pierce17%, 4 targets
  4. Josh Downs13%, 3 targets
  5. Jonathan Taylor9%, 2 targets
  6. Other17%, 4 targets

Carry Share37 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor81%, 30 carries
  2. Zack Moss16%, 6 carries
  3. Gardner Minshew3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR66100%626%0
Alec PierceINDWR6497%417%0
Devin SingletaryHOURB4988%14%24
Nico CollinsHOUWR4784%935%0
Dalton SchultzHOUTE4479%727%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5177%29%30
Josh DownsINDWR4568%313%0
John MetchieHOUWR3868%28%0
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR3664%415%0
Kylen GransonINDTE4162%14%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3553%417%0
Brevin JordanHOUTE2748%00%0
Andrew BeckHOURB1527%28%0
Eric SaubertHOUTE1323%14%0
Zack MossINDRB1117%00%6
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB713%00%0
D.J. MontgomeryINDWR69%00%0
Tyler GoodsonINDRB58%29%0
Johnny JohnsonHOUWR47%00%0
Will MalloryINDTE23%14%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB27.621.7+5.977%81% car—03081%29%
Devin SingletaryHOU · RB13.516.4−2.988%86% car—02486%14%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR34.515.0+19.584%35% tgt—000%935%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB20.612.8+7.8100%26 att—26311%00%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE9.211.7−2.579%27% tgt—000%727%
Gardner Minshew IIIND · QB8.510.7−2.2100%24 att—2413%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR7.410.0−2.6100%26% tgt—000%626%
Alec PierceIND · WR0.06.7−6.797%17% tgt—000%417%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE5.86.7−0.953%17% tgt—000%417%
Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR1.66.7−5.164%15% tgt—000%415%
Josh DownsIND · WR7.85.0+2.868%13% tgt—000%313%
Zack MossIND · RB3.03.7−0.717%16% car—0616%00%
Andrew BeckHOU · RB8.93.3+5.627%8% tgt—000%28%
John Metchie IIIHOU · WR1.53.3−1.868%8% tgt—000%28%
Tyler GoodsonIND · RB0.03.3−3.38%9% tgt—000%29%
Eric SaubertHOU · TE1.51.7−0.223%4% tgt—000%14%
Kylen GransonIND · TE3.31.7+1.662%4% tgt—000%14%
Will MalloryIND · TE0.01.7−1.73%4% tgt—000%14%
Cameron JohnstonHOU · —-2.30.6−2.9—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Texans 26 targets and 28 carries; Colts 23 targets and 37 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

C.J. Stroud Ran hot

HOU · QB · 20.6 pts on 12.8 expected

20 of 26 passing for 264 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 20 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Gardner Minshew II

IND · QB · 8.5 pts on 10.7 expected

13 of 24 passing for 141 yards; 1 carry for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.7 expected.

Devin Singletary Volume, no payoff

HOU · RB · 13.5 pts on 16.4 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 24 carries (86% of the team's) for 63 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Devin Singletary →

Nico Collins Ran hot

HOU · WR · 34.5 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (35% of the team's), 9 catches for 195 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 27.6 pts on 21.7 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards; 30 carries (81% of the team's) for 188 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr.

IND · WR · 7.4 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 44 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Alec Pierce Unlucky

IND · WR · 0.0 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (17% 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.

Xavier Hutchinson Unlucky

HOU · WR · 1.6 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.

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

Start/Sit: Xavier Hutchinson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Devin Singletary played 88% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
  • Stock up: Nico Collins played 84% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
  • Stock up: Xavier Hutchinson played 64% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Jonathan Taylor led the backfield with 77% of the snaps after trailing Zack Moss before this game.
  • Stock up: Mo Alie-Cox played 53% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
  • Stock down: Zack Moss lost the backfield lead: 17% of the snaps to Jonathan Taylor's 77%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toTexans DColts D
QBs17.115.9
RBs20.326.1
WRs31.231.6
TEs13.912.9

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

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 50%, stood at 20% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Stroud → Collins, 75-yd TD59% → 38%Q1 9:06
  2. −21Stroud → Beck, 1-yd TD34% → 13%Q2 1:57
  3. +32Taylor 49-yd TD run18% → 50%Q3 9:56
  4. +18Gay 35-yd FG32% → 50%Q4 13:33
  5. −41Singletary 3-yd TD run50% → 9%Q4 6:20

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Colts
Houston TexansMeasureIndianapolis Colts
56Plays62
50%Pass rate40%
8.8Yds / dropback5.3
2.1Yds / carry6.1
5/13Third downs1/11

Efficiency edge Houston ran 6 fewer plays but gained 3.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Collins 35% · Schultz 27% · Hutchinson 15%
  • IND Pittman 26% · Pierce 17% · Alie-Cox 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Colts
ResultHOUIND
Touchdowns31
Field goals13
Punts64
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01
Safeties10

HOU turnover edge: +1

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 56-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:0011565:45Field goal
HOUQ1 9:151750:09Touchdown
INDQ1 9:06321:43Punt
HOUQ1 7:236183:52Punt
INDQ1 3:314141:02Punt
HOUQ1 2:295192:38Punt
INDQ2 14:515213:40Punt
HOUQ2 11:116153:20Punt
INDQ2 7:51381:28Punt
HOUQ2 6:238574:26Touchdown
INDQ2 1:576411:22Field goal
HOUQ2 0:353-20:28Punt
INDQ2 0:07100:07End of half
HOUQ3 15:004183:14Punt
INDQ3 11:464871:50Touchdown
HOUQ3 9:56320:58Punt
INDQ3 8:587413:21Missed FG
HOUQ3 5:375201:58Field goal
INDQ3 3:3910595:06Field goal
HOUQ4 13:3312737:13Touchdown
INDQ4 6:2012605:17Downs
HOUQ4 1:034-151:02Safety
INDQ4 0:01000:01Fumble
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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
10-7Record9-8
22.2Points per game23.3
342.4Yards per game336.8
5.4Yards per play5.2
20.8Points allowed per game24.4
330.7Yards allowed per game349.8

Texans vs Colts Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 11 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Texans vs Colts Week 18 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–19 in Week 18 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on January 6, 2024. See the Texans' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Colts?

The final score was Texans 23, Colts 19. The Texans led 14–6 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 9, Colts 13.

What happened in the Texans vs Colts game?

Houston led 14–6 at halftime and won 23–19, though Indianapolis took the second half 13–9. Indianapolis outgained the Texans 360–306. Nico Collins led all players with 9 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 1 turnover, the Texans none.

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

Devin Singletary's 3-yard touchdown run with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter gave the Texans a 23–17 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Colts?

Nico Collins led the game with 34.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 18, on 9 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Taylor was next with 27.6 (RB3). See Nico Collins's 2023 game log.

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

C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 20 of 26 for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 30 carries for 188 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins (HOU) led in receiving with 9 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins score against the Colts?

Nico Collins scored 34.5 points in PPR leagues, 30.0 in half-PPR and 25.5 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 18 of the 2023 season, on 9 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown. He drew 35% of his team's targets.

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

Nico Collins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.5 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+19.5). Alec Pierce 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Texans vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 27.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Texans beat the Colts?

The Texans beat the Colts 23–19 because they won the turnover battle 1–0. Devin Singletary's 3-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Colts?

The Texans won the turnover battle 1–0: the Colts gave the ball away 1 time and the Texans not at all. The Texans won the game.

What was the turning point of Texans vs Colts?

Devin Singletary's 3-yard touchdown run with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Colts' win probability from 50% to 9%.

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 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on September 17, 2023, when the Colts beat the Texans 31–20.

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.