Texans at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 35, Houston Texans 31 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Texans 31 0 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Colts 35 2 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPDarian Mensah 322 yds passingJonathan Taylor 100 yds rushingPuka Nacua 128 yds receivingDerek Stingley Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 467 · 349Passing yards 322 · 216Rushing yards 145 · 133Completions 0/0 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.0 · 6.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 35-31, securing a crucial win as the regular season comes to a close. This victory not only boosts the Colts' playoff aspirations but also adds another chapter to the intense rivalry between these two franchises.
Offensively, the Colts were led by quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw for two touchdowns and helped orchestrate a balanced attack. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, rushing for 100 yards, while Puka Nacua of the Texans impressed with 128 receiving yards, showcasing the offensive firepower on both sides of the ball. Darian Mensah put up a valiant effort for Houston, passing for 322 yards but ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays, highlighted by Charvarius Ward Sr.'s interception that shifted momentum late in the game. Despite the Texans' strong offensive showing, the Colts' defense stepped up when it mattered most, with Reed Blankenship leading the Texans in tackles, but unable to contain the Colts' scoring in the final moments. The game's turning point came when the Colts capitalized on that critical turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 19/30 | 63% | 322 | 2 | 1 | 107.9 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 19/33 | 58% | 216 | 2 | 1 | 84.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 16 | 57 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey'dez GreenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 100 | 8.3 | 61 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brendan BuschFB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 82 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Trey'dez GreenTE | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 29 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 19 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brendan BuschFB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden CurryLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan LeeDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolijah HardyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red MurdockMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 4 | 35 |
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 2/2 | 3 | 36 |
| Other | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |