Colts at Texans
Indianapolis Colts 56, Houston Texans 44 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Colts 56 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Texans 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJalen Milroe 591 yds passingJonathan Taylor 82 yds rushingNico Collins 178 yds receivingSauce Gardner 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 529 · 583Passing yards 452 · 581Rushing yards 77 · 2Completions 22/25 · 25/37Yards per carry 4.8 · 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 39d ago
In an electrifying Divisional Round matchup, the Indianapolis Colts outlasted the Houston Texans with a final score of 56-44, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the Colts ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Daniel Jones delivered a stellar performance for Indianapolis, throwing for an impressive seven touchdown passes, while Jonathan Taylor contributed on the ground with 82 rushing yards. Jalen Milroe of the Texans led all passers with 591 yards and kept his team competitive, but it was the Colts’ explosive offense that made the difference in the end. Nico Collins also shined for Houston with 178 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Colts’ firepower.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays when it mattered most, with CJ Allen recording an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Grover Stewart added a sack to disrupt the Texans’ rhythm, but it was Allen’s timely pick that marked the game’s turning point, allowing Indianapolis to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Colts' defense stepped up in crucial moments, helping to hold off Houston’s late-game surge.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 22/25 | 88% | 460 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 25/37 | 68% | 591 | 6 | 2 | 127.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 14 | 82 | 5.9 | 16 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 54 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 72 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 99 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 178 | 29.7 | 19 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 6 | 174 | 29.0 | 25 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 95 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Jalen PitreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 5 | 31 |