Texans at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 25 · BYL
Final Score
Texans 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Colts 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 279 yds passingJonathan Taylor 125 yds rushingKeenan Allen 101 yds receivingCJ Allen 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 438 · 402Passing yards 279 · 256Rushing yards 159 · 146Completions 21/38 · 18/26Yards per carry 5.9 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Houston Texans, securing a 31-25 victory. With both teams vying for early-season momentum, the stakes were high as they battled for positioning in the competitive AFC South.
C.J. Stroud showcased his skills for Houston, throwing for 279 yards and a touchdown, but it was Jonathan Taylor who led the charge for Indianapolis, rushing for 125 yards and solidifying his role as a key offensive weapon. Keenan Allen also made a significant impact, racking up 101 receiving yards to help propel the Colts' attack.
Defensively, the Colts' CJ Allen stood out with a game-high nine tackles, driving home the importance of defensive stops in critical moments. The turning point came late in the game when the Colts' defense stiffened to deny the Texans a potential game-winning drive, sealing the victory and demonstrating their resolve when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 21/38 | 55% | 279 | 1 | 0 | 87.4 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 18/26 | 69% | 256 | 1 | 0 | 113.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 12 | 65 | 5.4 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Emari DemercadoHB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 35 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 19 | 125 | 6.6 | 35 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Seth McGowanHB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 36 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 53 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Keenan AllenWR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 71 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 33 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Alec PierceWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Drew OgletreeTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden CurryLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin GivensDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 57 |
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 4 | 50 |