Colts at Texans
Houston Texans 40, Indianapolis Colts 14 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Colts 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Texans 40 5 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 327 yds passingDavid Montgomery 82 yds rushingNico Collins 134 yds receivingCharvarius Ward Sr 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 317 · 424Passing yards 226 · 327Rushing yards 91 · 97Completions 18/37 · 29/48Yards per carry 4.1 · 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 40-14 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Texans' playoff hopes but also solidifies their dominance within the division, leaving the Colts searching for answers as they struggle to stay competitive.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for 327 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise throughout the game. Complementing Stroud's aerial attack was David Montgomery, who added 82 rushing yards, while Nico Collins emerged as the standout receiver with an impressive 134 yards, creating mismatches that the Colts' defense could not contain.
Defensively, the Texans made their presence felt, particularly through Will Anderson Jr., who recorded 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Colts' offensive rhythm. Reed Blankenship's interception further exemplified Houston's defensive prowess, turning the tide of the game early on. Collectively, the Texans' defense stifled any attempts from the Colts to mount a comeback, sealing a decisive victory that showcased their complete team effort.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 18/37 | 49% | 226 | 1 | 2 | 54.5 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 29/48 | 60% | 327 | 2 | 1 | 86.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 19 | 82 | 4.3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-CoxTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drew OgletreeTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 10 | 134 | 13.4 | 31 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 37 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| British BrooksFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa AdebaworeDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 4 | 44 |