Indianapolis
Colts
3-7
36
FINAL
79
Houston
Texans
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display of offensive prowess, the Houston Texans toppled the Indianapolis Colts with a staggering final score of 79-36 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Texans firmly in the playoff hunt, showcasing their dominance and offensive capability against a struggling Colts squad.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for an impressive 550 yards and finding the end zone eight times through the air. Woody Marks complemented the aerial assault with a strong ground game, rushing for 138 yards, while Matthew Golden emerged as Stroud's favorite target, racking up 224 receiving yards. The Texans' offensive firepower was on full display, leaving the Colts defense scrambling all night.
On the defensive side, Kamari Lassiter made a significant impact with two interceptions, helping to stifle any momentum the Colts attempted to build. Will Anderson Jr. added to the pressure with a sack, contributing to an overall performance that kept the Colts' offense off-balance. The turning point came early in the game when Lassiter's first interception set the tone, allowing the Texans to build an insurmountable lead that the Colts could never recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 31 | 23 | 550 | 8 | 2 | 128.6 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 30 | 13 | 331 | 3 | 3 | 77.9 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 22 | 138 | 6.3 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 10 | 0.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 6 | 224 | 37.3 | 3 | 93 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dominique Robinson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juanyeh Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

