Colts at Texans
Indianapolis Colts 42, Houston Texans 41 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Colts 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Texans 41 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPPeyton Manning 336 yds passingLaDainian Tomlinson 17 yds rushingJerome Mathis 165 yds receivingKelvin Hayden 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 312Passing yards 324 · 310Rushing yards 21 · 2Completions 22/30 · 18/33Yards per carry 1.3 · 0.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 42-41. Both teams fought hard, but the Colts emerged victorious, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax.
Peyton Manning was the star of the night, throwing for 336 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his elite quarterbacking skill. LaDainian Tomlinson contributed on the ground with 17 rushing yards, while Jerome Mathis of the Texans turned heads with a stellar performance, racking up 165 receiving yards. Despite the offensive fireworks, the Colts' passing game was the decisive factor in securing their victory.
On the defensive side, the Texans struggled to contain Manning, but Dunta Robinson led the way with four total tackles. Igor Olshansky managed to record a sack, while Von Hutchins contributed with an interception, but it wasn't enough to halt the Colts' offensive momentum. The turning point came late in the game when Manning orchestrated a crucial drive, ultimately sealing the win with a touchdown that put the Colts ahead for good.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Peyton ManningQB | 22/30 | 73% | 336 | 4 | 2 | 121.6 |
| Texans | ||||||
| David CarrQB | 18/33 | 55% | 310 | 3 | 1 | 104.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 12 | 17 | 1.4 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Peyton ManningQB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| David CarrQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vernand MorencyHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher TaylorHB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Marvin HarrisonWR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 48 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 28 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ricky ProehlWR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrence WilkinsWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon StokleyWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Jerome MathisWR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 30 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Christopher TaylorHB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 58 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Andre JohnsonWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Owen DanielsTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Eric MouldsWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Kelvin HaydenCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyjuan HaglerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrall RushingCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Anthony McFarlandDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan KleckoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell ReidDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason DavidCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cato JuneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight FreeneyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary BrackettMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Texans | |||||
| Demarcus FagginsFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Von HutchinsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dunta RobinsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Igor OlshanskyDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter McCleonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMeco RyansMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seth PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morlon GreenwoodWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Adam VinatieriK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Kristopher BrownK | 2/2 | 5 | 41 |