Texans at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 17, Houston Texans 3 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Texans 3 0 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Colts 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 227 yds passingOllie Gordon II 65 yds rushingTyler Warren 96 yds receivingJaylen McClain 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 306 · 313Passing yards 222 · 227Rushing yards 84 · 86Completions 19/31 · 23/38Yards per carry 3.5 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
The Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Houston Texans with a final score of 17-3 in the Wildcard Round of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for a spot in the playoffs, the stakes were high, and the Colts delivered a decisive performance to advance to the next round.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who tossed for 227 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Tyler Warren proved to be a reliable target, racking up 96 receiving yards that helped fuel the Colts' offensive efforts. On the ground, Ollie Gordon II of the Texans managed 65 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Indianapolis.
Defensively, the Colts were dominant, with Jaylen McClain leading the team with nine total tackles. Grover Stewart was a force in the backfield, recording 2.5 sacks and applying constant pressure on the Texans’ offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Richardson connected with Warren for a touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Indianapolis and setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 19/31 | 61% | 222 | 0 | 0 | 82.9 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 23/38 | 61% | 227 | 2 | 0 | 94.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 17 | 46 | 2.7 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| Malik NabersWR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony GouldWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Ashton HamptonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major BurnsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||
| Jaylen McClainSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden CurryLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 0 | 35 |
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 1/1 | 2 | 52 |