Colts at Texans
Houston Texans 42, Indianapolis Colts 17 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Colts 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Texans 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPCaleb Williams 372 yds passingD'Andre Swift 100 yds rushingPuka Nacua 175 yds receivingLathan Ransom 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 · 476Passing yards 257 · 372Rushing yards 69 · 104Completions 22/36 · 14/22Yards per carry 4.1 · 14.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Houston Texans dominated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 42-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 9 of the 2028 season. This victory showcased the Texans' offensive firepower and their ability to capitalize on every opportunity against a struggling Colts defense.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his command of the offense. D'Andre Swift added a strong ground game with 100 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua emerged as a reliable target, racking up 175 receiving yards and making key plays throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans were equally impressive, with Kamari Ramsey leading the team with five total tackles. Lathan Ransom made a significant impact by recording a sack and an interception, creating momentum shifts that contributed to the Texans' commanding win. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ransom's interception set up another touchdown, putting Houston ahead 28-7 and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Colts.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 22/36 | 61% | 283 | 1 | 3 | 60.3 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 14/22 | 64% | 372 | 5 | 2 | 108.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 53 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 41 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh MiddletonWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 111 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey'dez GreenTE | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 16 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 16 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bryce BoettcherMIKE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Lathan RansomSS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander AshREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr.CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 2 | 20 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |