Houston
Texans
2-0
16
FINAL
34
Indianapolis
Colts
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans 34-16 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Colts solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength at home.
Quarterback Daniel Jones was the standout performer, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Colts' attack effectively throughout the game. Jonathan Taylor added a powerful ground game with 101 rushing yards, while Keenan Allen was a key target, racking up 114 receiving yards. This offensive trio consistently put the Texans' defense on the back foot.
Defensively, the Colts were equally impressive, with Charvarius Ward Sr. leading the team in tackles with seven. A critical moment came when Jonathan Owens intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Indianapolis. The Colts' ability to disrupt Houston's offense with pressure, including a sack from JT Tuimoloau, ultimately sealed their victory and demonstrated their balanced capabilities on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 29 | 18 | 241 | 3 | 0 | 122.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 36 | 16 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 60.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Tillery | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 52 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |

