Indianapolis
Colts
8-2
28
FINAL
33
Houston
Texans
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 33-28. The victory keeps the Texans firmly in the playoff race, while the Colts face increased pressure as the season winds down. Both teams displayed their offensive prowess, but it was Houston's explosive plays that made the difference.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans with a standout performance, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. David Montgomery was a force on the ground, amassing 144 rushing yards and keeping the Colts' defense on its heels. For Indianapolis, Daniel Jones threw for 217 yards and connected with Alec Pierce for 95 receiving yards, but their efforts fell just short.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, with Azeez Al-Shaair clinching an interception at a critical juncture of the game. Calen Bullock's six total tackles provided solid support, helping to contain the Colts' offensive threats. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stroud's fourth touchdown pass sealed the game, highlighting the Texans' ability to capitalize on opportunities.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 217 | 3 | 1 | 128.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 206 | 4 | 0 | 138.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 23 | 144 | 6.3 | 34 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 9 | 83 | 9.2 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 73 | 4.6 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 9 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 21 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 20 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | — | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 39 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

