Houston
Texans
1-1
14
FINAL
28
Indianapolis
Colts
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 3 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 28-14, solidifying their position in the early season standings. Both teams came into the game looking to build momentum, but it was the Colts who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for the Colts was Jonathan Taylor, who dominated the ground game with 185 rushing yards, consistently finding gaps in the Texans' defense. Quarterback Bryce Young contributed with 192 passing yards and a touchdown, while his favorite target, Marvin Harrison Jr., racked up 150 receiving yards for Houston, keeping the game competitive despite their loss.
Defensively, the Colts played a crucial role in the outcome, with Akeem Davis-Gaither recording two sacks that disrupted Houston's offensive rhythm. Eric Kendricks led the team with six tackles, helping to limit the Texans' big plays. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when the Colts capitalized on a crucial turnover, extending their lead and leaving Houston scrambling for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 192 | 1 | 1 | 77.0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 8 | 4 | 50% | 69 | 1 | 1 | 79.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 23 | 185 | 8.0 | 50 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 23 | 84 | 3.7 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 34 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

