Houston
Texans
2-0
17
FINAL
15
Indianapolis
Colts
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 3d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts, finishing with a final score of 17-15. This Week 3 showdown of the 2026 season was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the year. The Texans' victory keeps their playoff hopes alive while leaving the Colts looking to regroup. Leading the charge for the Colts was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 154 yards and connected for two touchdown passes. However, it was Woody Marks of the Texans who proved to be the game-changer, contributing significantly with 69 receiving yards and 40 rushing yards. His versatility on offense kept the Colts' defense guessing throughout the game. On the defensive side, the Texans were relentless, with Azeez Al-Shaair making four tackles, while Will Anderson Jr. added two sacks to disrupt the Colts' rhythm. The game's turning point came when Reed Blankenship's interception halted a potential scoring drive from Indianapolis, swinging the momentum firmly in favor of Houston. With key defensive plays like this, the Texans were able to secure their hard-fought victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Anthony Richardson SrQB23141542191.5
C.J. StroudQB211213420108.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Woody MarksHB7405.70190
Jonathan TaylorHB15392.6070
Anthony Richardson SrQB3279.00170
David MontgomeryHB144.0040
Keenan AllenWR000.0000
Ashton DulinWR000.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Woody MarksHB66911.51250
Will MalloryTE34615.30190
Dalton SchultzTE34314.30250
Jonathan TaylorHB44110.30170
Tyler WarrenTE33311.02230
Kayshon BoutteWR3227.31190
Josh DownsWR12222.00220
Keenan AllenWR3124.0080
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Matt PraterK11055
Rigoberto SanchezP0000
Ka'imi FairbairnK11242