Texans at Colts
Houston Texans 38, Indianapolis Colts 14 · 2020LG
Final Score
Texans 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Colts 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPDeshaun Watson 216 yds passingDuke Johnson Jr 135 yds rushingDuke Johnson Jr 95 yds receivingEric Reid 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 346 · 176Passing yards 200 · 47Rushing yards 146 · 129Completions 13/19 · 7/17Yards per carry 8.6 · 16.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a decisive matchup, the Houston Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 38-14, securing their second victory of the season in Week 3 of the 2026 campaign. This game was crucial for both teams as they aimed to establish early momentum in the competitive AFC South.
Deshaun Watson was the standout performer for the Texans, throwing for 216 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership. Meanwhile, Duke Johnson Jr. made a significant impact, not only rushing for 135 yards but also adding 95 receiving yards, effectively contributing to Houston's offensive explosion. Together, they proved to be a formidable duo that the Colts struggled to contain throughout the game.
The Texans' defense also played a pivotal role, highlighted by Eric Reid's interception and three total tackles, which helped stifle any momentum the Colts tried to build. The game shifted decisively in the second quarter when Reid's interception set up another Texans touchdown, pushing the lead to 24-7 and leaving the Colts with little room to recover. With a balanced offense and a resilient defense, Houston outlasted Indianapolis, solidifying their place as a team to watch this season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 13/18 | 72% | 216 | 4 | 0 | 151.8 |
| Demaryius ThomasWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Philip RiversQB | 7/17 | 41% | 70 | 0 | 2 | 13.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Duke Johnson JrHB | 15 | 135 | 9.0 | 34 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Demaryius ThomasWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Marlon MackHB | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 74 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Duke Johnson JrHB | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 52 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Eric EbronTE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 53 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Keke CouteeWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenny StillsWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Trey BurtonTE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack DoyleTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Eric ReidSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| J.J. WattDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach CunninghamMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gareon ConleyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross BlacklockLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Hargreaves IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WatkinsSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||
| DeForest BucknerDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-SinCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier RhodesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin HoustonREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khari WillisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kemoko TurayLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah RodgersCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 5 | 41 |
| Colts | |||
| Rodrigo BlankenshipK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |