Houston
Texans
1-1
27
FINAL
38
Indianapolis
Colts
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans 38-27, securing their second victory of the season in Week 3. The win keeps the Colts firmly in the playoff conversation, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience against a determined Texans squad.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, orchestrating a potent passing attack. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor added balance to the offense with a strong performance on the ground, rushing for 101 yards. The Colts' offense was effective in both the air and on the turf, allowing them to maintain control throughout the game.
Defensively, the Colts were bolstered by Jonathan Owens, who recorded seven total tackles, helping to stifle Houston's offensive drives. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when the Colts forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead just before halftime. While Danielle Hunter of the Texans contributed with two sacks, it was Indianapolis' ability to force key stops that ultimately dictated the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 257 | 2 | 0 | 133.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 39 | 25 | 64% | 256 | 1 | 0 | 91.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 101 | 5.3 | 29 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 16 | 97 | 6.1 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 65 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 9 | 116 | 12.9 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 76 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Chambers | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 |

