Houston
Texans
0-2
14
FINAL
41
Indianapolis
Colts
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Houston Texans with a final score of 41-14, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Colts showcased their offensive prowess and left no doubt about their intentions in this Week 3 matchup.
Quarterback Daniel Jones led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around and keeping the Texans' defense on their heels. Jonathan Taylor added a strong ground game with 83 rushing yards, while the Colts' offensive line provided ample protection for Jones throughout the contest, ensuring a steady flow of scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Colts were relentless, with Laiatu Latu recording 1.5 sacks and Charvarius Ward Sr. securing a crucial interception that shifted the momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Ward's interception set up a quick touchdown drive, giving the Colts a commanding lead that the Texans could never overcome. Overall, Indianapolis displayed a balanced attack on both sides of the ball, demonstrating their readiness to compete this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 34 | 27 | 340 | 2 | 0 | 127.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 41 | 22 | 289 | 1 | 1 | 74.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 83 | 5.2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 15 | 25 | 1.7 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 158 | 22.6 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 12 | 99 | 8.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 52 |

