Indianapolis
Colts
6-7
35
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 35-28. The victory was crucial for the Colts as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the competitive AFC landscape, while the Texans aimed to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. On the receiving end, the Colts' offense was complemented by a solid performance from their receiving corps, but it was the Texans' Tank Dell who stole the spotlight with an impressive 168 receiving yards, even in defeat. Meanwhile, Houston's David Montgomery contributed with a strong rushing game, amassing 70 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt, highlighted by a standout performance from JT Tuimoloau, who recorded 3.5 sacks, disrupting the Texans' rhythm throughout the game. Additionally, Deonte Banks' two interceptions proved pivotal, turning the tide in favor of Indianapolis at critical moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Banks picked off a pass to halt a promising Texans drive, sealing the victory for the Colts and ensuring their postseason aspirations remain very much alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 231 | 3 | 2 | 90.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 191 | 2 | 1 | 108.9 |
| P.J. Dillard | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 174 | 2 | 2 | 72.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| P.J. Dillard | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 67 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 33 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 17 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 33 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 23 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Gumbs Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

