Final2024 Week 8
Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX|
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans, Week 8 2024
Indianapolis Colts
Away
20
Houston Texans
HomeWon
23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| Texans | 3 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
IND 20 · HOU 23 Final
Passing leader
HOU · QB
12.4PPR pts
25/37, 285 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Joe Mixon
HOU · RB
23.4PPR pts
25 ATT, 102 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 32 REC YDS
Colts leader
IND · WR
22.2PPR pts
4 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jalen Pitre
HOU
1 INT, 4 TKL
Texans 23, Colts 20: Houston holds off Indianapolis
Houston led 17–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 23–20, though Indianapolis took the second half 10–6. The Texans finished with a 363–303 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Colts went 2-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Texans kept the ball for 35:20.
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
- +0.5 yards/play HOU 5.3 · IND 4.8
- +1 turnover margin HOU 1 · IND 2 turnovers
- +60 total yards HOU 363 · IND 303
Game Highlights
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Why the Texans Won
Houston won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Colts | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 303 | Total yards | 363 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 63 | Plays | 68 |
| 15% | Third-down conversion | 31% |
| 24:40 | Time of possession | 35:20 |
Scoring Summary
The Texans scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Colts scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | IND | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:15 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 35-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 10:00 | IND | Matt Gay 46-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 0:50 | IND | Anthony Richardson → Josh Downs, 69-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP | 10 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:04 | HOU | Joe Mixon 14-yard TD run Ties gameKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 10 | 10 |
| 0:17 | HOU | C.J. Stroud → Tank Dell, 7-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 10 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:52 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 35-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 20 |
| 2:01 | IND | Matt Gay 37-yard FG | 13 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:21 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 34-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 23 |
| 8:32 | IND | Jonathan Taylor 1-yard TD runMatt Gay XP | 20 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Colts vs Texans, Week 8 2024
Fantasy leaders
- Joe MixonHOU · RB23.4 PTSRB6
- Josh DownsIND · WR22.2 PTSWR6
- Jonathan TaylorIND · RB18.7 PTSRB12
- Tank DellHOU · WR13.5 PTSWR32
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.4 | QB26 | 25/37 | 285 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -10 | 0 | 99.5 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.5 | QB25 | 10/32 | 175 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 0 | 48.3 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.4 | RB6 | RB | 25 | 102 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 0 | ||
| 22.2 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 109 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 18.7 | RB12 | RB | 20 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 13.5 | WR32 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 35 | 1 | ||
| 12.7 | WR39 | WR | 1 | -4 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 81 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 9.2 | TE20 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 52 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.9 | WR67 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 3.9 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.8 | WR83 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2.9 | WR91 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.6 | WR93 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2.4 | RB56 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2.1 | WR96 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 1.9 | WR100 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.4 | TE58 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.4 | RB72 | RB | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.4 | RB73 | RB | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Indianapolis Colts
Snap Share
Michael PittmanWR61 snaps95%
Jonathan TaylorRB52 snaps81%
Alec PierceWR50 snaps78%
Josh DownsWR45 snaps70%
Mo Alie-CoxTE27 snaps42%
Target Share31 targets
- Josh Downs29%, 9 targets
- Michael Pittman19%, 6 targets
- Alec Pierce13%, 4 targets
- Adonai Mitchell13%, 4 targets
- Kylen Granson6%, 2 targets
- Other19%, 6 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- Jonathan Taylor77%, 20 carries
- Anthony Richardson23%, 6 carries
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Joe MixonRB54 snaps76%
Tank DellWR53 snaps75%
Dalton SchultzTE47 snaps66%
Xavier HutchinsonWR44 snaps62%
Stefon DiggsWR38 snaps54%
Target Share36 targets
- Stefon Diggs25%, 9 targets
- Joe Mixon17%, 6 targets
- Dalton Schultz17%, 6 targets
- John Metchie11%, 4 targets
- Tank Dell11%, 4 targets
- Other19%, 7 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- Joe Mixon86%, 25 carries
- Stefon Diggs3%, 1 carries
- Dare Ogunbowale3%, 1 carries
- Dameon Pierce3%, 1 carries
- C.J. Stroud3%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 95% | 6 | 19% | 0 | |
| 52 | 81% | 1 | 3% | 20 | |
| 50 | 78% | 4 | 13% | 0 | |
| 54 | 76% | 6 | 17% | 25 | |
| 53 | 75% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 45 | 70% | 9 | 29% | 0 | |
| 47 | 66% | 6 | 17% | 0 | |
| 44 | 62% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 38 | 54% | 9 | 25% | 1 | |
| 34 | 48% | 3 | 8% | 0 | |
| 27 | 42% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 24 | 34% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 24 | 34% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 20 | 31% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 20 | 28% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 18 | 28% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 13 | 20% | 4 | 13% | 0 | |
| 12 | 19% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 13 | 18% | 1 | 3% | 1 | |
| 10 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 10 | 16% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 2 | 3% | 1 | 3% | 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+6.8Josh Downs22.2 PTS vs 15.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.7Michael Pittman Jr.2.6 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume26.6 xFPJoe Mixon23.4 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe MixonHOU · RB | 23.4 | 26.6 | −3.2 | 76% | 86% car | — | 0 | 25 | 86% | 6 | 17% |
| Anthony Richardson Sr.IND · QB | 12.5 | 18.1 | −5.6 | 98% | 32 att | — | 32 | 6 | 23% | 0 | 0% |
| C.J. StroudHOU · QB | 12.4 | 17.1 | −4.7 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Stefon DiggsHOU · WR | 12.7 | 16.1 | −3.4 | 54% | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 9 | 25% |
| Josh DownsIND · WR | 22.2 | 15.4 | +6.8 | 70% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 29% |
| Jonathan TaylorIND · RB | 18.7 | 14.8 | +3.9 | 81% | 77% car | — | 0 | 20 | 77% | 1 | 3% |
| Dalton SchultzHOU · TE | 9.2 | 10.3 | −1.1 | 66% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
| Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR | 2.6 | 10.3 | −7.7 | 95% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Adonai MitchellIND · WR | 1.9 | 6.9 | −5.0 | 20% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Alec PierceIND · WR | 2.1 | 6.9 | −4.8 | 78% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| John Metchie IIIHOU · WR | 5.9 | 6.9 | −1.0 | 28% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Tank DellHOU · WR | 13.5 | 6.9 | +6.6 | 75% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Cade StoverHOU · TE | 3.9 | 5.1 | −1.2 | 48% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Kylen GransonIND · TE | 1.4 | 3.4 | −2.0 | 31% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Robert WoodsHOU · WR | 3.8 | 3.4 | +0.4 | 34% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Will MalloryIND · TE | 0.0 | 3.4 | −3.4 | 19% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB | 0.4 | 2.4 | −2.0 | 18% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 1 | 3% |
| Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 42% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Trey SermonIND · RB | 2.4 | 1.7 | +0.7 | 16% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tyler GoodsonIND · RB | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 3% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR | 2.9 | 1.7 | +1.2 | 62% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Dameon PierceHOU · RB | 0.4 | 0.7 | −0.3 | 6% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Colts 31 targets and 26 carries; Texans 36 targets and 29 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Anthony Richardson Sr. Unlucky
IND · QB · 12.5 pts on 18.1 expected
10 of 32 passing for 175 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 45 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 27.1, 12.9, 7.1, 5.2, 8.8, 12.5
W1W2W3W4W7W8
Best score since Week 2.
C.J. Stroud
HOU · QB · 12.4 pts on 17.1 expected
25 of 37 passing for 285 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for -10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.8, 23.5, 16.9, 19.4, 5.3, 12.4
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Josh Downs Ran hot
IND · WR · 22.2 pts on 15.4 expected
9 targets (29% of the team's), 4 catches for 109 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 5.2, 22.2, 15.9, 19.5, 1.3, 22.2
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Best score since Week 4.
Jonathan Taylor Strong role
IND · RB · 18.7 pts on 14.8 expected
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 12 yards; 20 carries (77% of the team's) for 105 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.8 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 10.8, 15.5, 26.5, 19.8, 18.7
W1W2W3W4W8
Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff
HOU · RB · 23.4 pts on 26.6 expected
6 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 32 yards; 25 carries (86% of the team's) for 102 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.6 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 26.8, 8.0, 27.2, 26.4, 23.4
W1W2W6W7W8
Season high in targets (6).
Stefon Diggs
HOU · WR · 12.7 pts on 16.1 expected
9 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 81 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for -4 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.1 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 19.9, 18.5, 14.2, 19.7, 7.3, 12.7
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Michael Pittman Jr. Unlucky
IND · WR · 2.6 pts on 10.3 expected
6 targets (19% of the team's), 1 catch for 16 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 7.6, 17.3, 14.7, 12.5, 9.3, 2.6
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Adonai Mitchell Unlucky
IND · WR · 1.9 pts on 6.9 expected
4 targets (13% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 1.0, 9.2, 2.9, 5.0, 1.9
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Fewest points since Week 4.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Indianapolis Colts
- ▼Stock down: Trey Sermon played 16% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Tyler Goodson played 3% of the snaps, down from a 25% season average.
Houston Texans
- ▲Stock up: Joe Mixon played 76% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Xavier Hutchinson played 62% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Stefon Diggs played 54% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Colts D | Texans D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.0 | 17.7 |
| RBs | 23.8 | 18.7 |
| WRs | 33.1 | 33.1 |
| TEs | 14.9 | 11.2 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Houston opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Texans win probability
Key Swings
- +9Fairbairn 35-yd FG50% → 59%Q1 11:15
- −22Richardson → Downs, 69-yd TD50% → 28%Q1 0:50
- +24Mixon 14-yd TD run26% → 50%Q2 10:04
- +27Stroud → Dell, 7-yd TD50% → 77%Q2 0:17
- −25Taylor 1-yd TD run98% → 72%Q4 8:32
Swing in Texans win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Indianapolis Colts | Measure | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Plays | 68 |
| 59% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 3.8 | Yds / dropback | 6.8 |
| 6.3 | Yds / carry | 3.3 |
| 2/13 | Third downs | 4/13 |
Efficiency edge Houston ran 5 more plays and gained 3.0 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- IND Downs 29% · Pittman 19% · Mitchell 13%
- HOU Diggs 25% · Schultz 17% · Mixon 17%
Possession Results
| Result | IND | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
HOU turnover edge: +1
- The Texans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 41-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Texans drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | Q1 15:00 | 9 | 41 | 3:45 | Field goal |
| IND | Q1 11:15 | 6 | 12 | 1:15 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q1 10:00 | 3 | 8 | 1:46 | Punt |
| IND | Q1 8:14 | 5 | 21 | 1:54 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 6:20 | 5 | 20 | 3:18 | Punt |
| IND | Q1 3:02 | 4 | 81 | 2:12 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q1 0:50 | 10 | 70 | 5:46 | Touchdown |
| IND | Q2 10:04 | 3 | -8 | 1:32 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 8:32 | 3 | 0 | 0:28 | Punt |
| IND | Q2 8:04 | 3 | -7 | 0:35 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 7:29 | 3 | 2 | 1:43 | Punt |
| IND | Q2 5:46 | 3 | 2 | 0:52 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 4:54 | 8 | 23 | 3:54 | Punt |
| IND | Q2 1:00 | 3 | 7 | 0:37 | Interception |
| HOU | Q2 0:23 | 1 | 7 | 0:06 | Touchdown |
| IND | Q2 0:17 | 1 | -1 | 0:17 | End of half |
| IND | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 29 | 3:41 | Punt |
| HOU | Q3 11:19 | 8 | 76 | 3:27 | Field goal |
| IND | Q3 7:52 | 10 | 52 | 5:51 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q3 2:01 | 9 | 54 | 4:40 | Field goal |
| IND | Q4 12:21 | 11 | 70 | 3:49 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q4 8:32 | 9 | 52 | 5:27 | Fumble |
| IND | Q4 3:05 | 3 | -13 | 1:11 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 1:54 | 3 | 3 | 1:00 | Punt |
| IND | Q4 0:54 | 7 | 28 | 0:54 | Fumble |
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.
- C
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- T
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- C
- T
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Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, C = Colts win, T = tie, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 11 Colts at Texans Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 3 Texans at Colts, 2026 Wk 3 recap IND 19 HOU 17 IND W
- 2025 Wk 18 Colts at Texans, 2025 Wk 18 recap HOU 38 IND 30 HOU W
- 2025 Wk 13 Texans at Colts, 2025 Wk 13 recap HOU 20 IND 16 HOU W
- 2024 Wk 8 Colts at Texans HOU 23 IND 20 HOU W
- 2024 Wk 1 Texans at Colts, 2024 Wk 1 recap HOU 29 IND 27 HOU W
- 2023 Wk 18 Texans at Colts, 2023 Wk 18 recap HOU 23 IND 19 HOU W
- 2023 Wk 2 Colts at Texans, 2023 Wk 2 recap IND 31 HOU 20 IND W
- 2022 Wk 18 Texans at Colts, 2022 Wk 18 recap HOU 32 IND 31 HOU W
- 2022 Wk 1 Colts at Texans, 2022 Wk 1 recap IND 20 HOU 20 T
- 2021 Wk 13 Colts at Texans, 2021 Wk 13 recap IND 31 HOU 0 IND W
- 2021 Wk 6 Texans at Colts, 2021 Wk 6 recap IND 31 HOU 3 IND W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Colts | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 10-7 |
| 22.2 | Points per game | 21.9 |
| 334.8 | Yards per game | 319.7 |
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 25.1 | Points allowed per game | 21.9 |
| 361.2 | Yards allowed per game | 315.0 |
Colts vs Texans 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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Colts or Texans player start in Week 11? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Colts and Texans defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Colts vs Texans Game FAQ
Who won the 2024 Colts vs Texans Week 8 game?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–20 in Week 8 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on October 27, 2024. See the Texans' 2024 schedule.
What was the final score of Colts vs Texans?
The final score was Texans 23, Colts 20. The Texans led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 10, Texans 6.
What happened in the Colts vs Texans game?
Houston led 17–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 23–20, though Indianapolis took the second half 10–6. The Texans finished with a 363–303 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play. Joe Mixon led all players with 4 catches for 32 yards, plus 25 carries for 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 2 turnovers, the Texans 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Texans?
Joe Mixon led the game with 23.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB6 of Week 8, on 4 catches for 32 yards, plus 25 carries for 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. Josh Downs was next with 22.2 (WR6).
Who led Colts vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?
C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 25 of 37 for 285 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 20 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown. Josh Downs (IND) led in receiving with 4 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Joe Mixon score against the Colts?
Joe Mixon scored 23.4 points in PPR leagues, 21.4 in half-PPR and 19.4 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 8 of the 2024 season, on 4 catches for 32 yards, plus 25 carries for 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 86% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs Texans?
Josh Downs outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.2 PPR points on 15.4 xFP (+6.8). Michael Pittman Jr. fell furthest short, with 2.6 points on 10.3 xFP (−7.7). 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 Colts vs Texans?
Joe Mixon had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 26.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.4. 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 23–20 because they averaged 5.3 yards per play to 4.8, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 363–303.
Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Texans?
The Texans won the turnover battle 2–1: the Colts gave the ball away 2 times and the Texans 1 time. The Texans won the game.
What was the turning point of Colts vs Texans?
C.J. Stroud's 7-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell with 0:17 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Texans' win probability from 50% to 77%.
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 8 of 2024, they last met in the 2024 season on September 8, 2024, when the Texans beat the Colts 29–27.
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 is the Colts vs Texans record since 2021?
The Texans lead 6–4–1 across 11 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.
