Texans at Colts
Houston Texans 28, Indianapolis Colts 23 ยท ๐๐ค๐ฅ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Texans 28 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 4 XP
Colts 23 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 3 XPJosh Hoover 379 yds passingKewan Lacy 78 yds rushingJauan Jennings 217 yds receivingCJ Allen 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 359 ยท 438Passing yards 211 ยท 379Rushing yards 148 ยท 59Completions 13/24 ยท 25/46Yards per carry 4.5 ยท 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 5d ago
In a thrilling contest, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 28-23 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought fiercely, but the Texans emerged victorious, solidifying their standing in the division.
Josh Hoover of the Colts shone brightly in the passing game, throwing for 379 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Meanwhile, Kewan Lacy led the Texans on the ground with 78 rushing yards, adding a crucial element of balance to Houston's offense. Jauan Jennings was a standout for Indianapolis, racking up an impressive 217 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays when it mattered most, led by Will Anderson Jr., who recorded two sacks, putting pressure on Hoover throughout the game. The turning point came when Reed Blankenship intercepted a critical pass, halting Indianapolis's momentum and allowing the Texans to maintain their lead. With strong performances on both sides of the ball, Houston's defense ultimately proved decisive in sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 13/24 | 54% | 211 | 2 | 0 | 111.6 |
Colts | ||||||
| Josh HooverQB | 25/46 | 54% | 379 | 3 | 4 | 67.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 44 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | โ | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh HooverQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 97 | 2 | 71 | 2 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Colts | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 10 | 217 | 21.7 | 99 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan HallDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyonte HamiltonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SearcyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ WestDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr.REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin RomaineWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
Colts | |||
| Evan CrenshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
