Colts at Texans
Houston Texans 48, Indianapolis Colts 28 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Colts 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Texans 48 4 TD · 2 FG · 6 XPMatthew Stafford 394 yds passingRico Dowdle 96 yds rushingAlec Pierce 153 yds receivingTotal yards 430 · 393Passing yards 383 · 286Rushing yards 47 · 107Completions 20/38 · 14/22Yards per carry 7.8 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a high-scoring affair, the Houston Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 48-28 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps Houston firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Colts face a tougher road ahead as they strive for postseason positioning.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans' offense with a strong performance, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Rico Dowdle added to the offensive firepower with 96 rushing yards, while Matthew Stafford of the Colts put up impressive numbers himself, racking up 394 passing yards and keeping the Colts competitive throughout the contest. Alec Pierce was a standout receiver for Indianapolis, amassing 153 yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays to swing the momentum in their favor. Reed Blankenship was a standout with four total tackles and an interception, showcasing his ability to disrupt the Colts' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Blankenship's interception halted a Colts drive, allowing Houston to extend their lead and seize control of the matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 20/38 | 53% | 394 | 3 | 3 | 82.5 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 14/22 | 64% | 286 | 3 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 17 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 17 | 96 | 5.6 | 30 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 9 | 153 | 17.0 | 71 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 97 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Luke WysongWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 28 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 75 | 0 | 66 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 10 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| British BrooksFB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 6 | 52 |