Houston
Texans
3-1
35
FINAL
38
Indianapolis
Colts
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Houston Texans, 38-35, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. Both teams fought valiantly, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious in a high-stakes battle that showcased their offensive prowess.
C.J. Stroud was a standout for the Texans, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to lead his team down the field. However, it was Jonathan Taylor's exceptional performance that stole the show for the Colts; he rushed for 187 yards, consistently breaking tackles and finding gaps in the Texans' defense. Tyler Warren also made a significant impact, racking up 135 receiving yards and providing crucial support in the passing game.
Defensively, Kamari Lassiter was a force for Houston, recording six total tackles and snagging an interception, but it wasn't enough to stifle the Colts' dynamic offense. The game's turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when the Colts scored a decisive touchdown, shifting momentum and ultimately sealing their victory. The Texans fought hard to respond, but the Colts' defense held firm in the clutch moments, allowing them to celebrate a hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 39 | 19 | 49% | 367 | 3 | 4 | 67.9 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 216 | 2 | 3 | 86.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 28 | 187 | 6.7 | 46 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 14 | 113 | 8.1 | 31 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 58 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 54 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 34 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 12 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 13 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

