Colts at Texans
Houston Texans 48, Indianapolis Colts 21 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Colts 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Texans 48 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPLamar Jackson 289 yds passingEmmett Johnson 68 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 103 yds receivingEvan Mack 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 · 215Passing yards 264 · 144Rushing yards 62 · 71Completions 19/52 · 9/15Yards per carry 12.4 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 48-21 in their Week 1 matchup of the 2028 season. With both teams eager to kick off the new season on a high note, the Texans made a powerful statement with this decisive victory.
Marcus Stokes led the Texans' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his efficiency and poise in the pocket. Emmett Johnson added to the offensive firepower with 68 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. emerged as a top target, racking up 103 receiving yards. Despite the Colts' Lamar Jackson throwing for 289 yards, their offensive efforts fell short against a relentless Texans unit.
The Texans' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, highlighted by Dylan Robinson's seven tackles and Chris Johnson's two interceptions. Lance Jackson's 1.5 sacks disrupted the Colts' rhythm, proving pivotal in key moments of the game. The turning point came when Johnson's second interception set up a short field, allowing the Texans to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Lamar JacksonQB | 19/52 | 37% | 289 | 2 | 5 | 28.9 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Marcus StokesQB | 9/15 | 60% | 166 | 2 | 2 | 98.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Lamar JacksonQB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Marcus StokesQB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Walker LyonsTE | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| CJ CarterWR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 24 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Tevin HuntingtonWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 7 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 61 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan ClayWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 31 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 47 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jerome MylesWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Evan MackFS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dashawn SpearsFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre BoothCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will BlantonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavier MincySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz RicksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zxavian HarrisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phee CraigCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Dominick WilsonMIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Dylan RobinsonSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lance JacksonLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm SimpsonDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson KleatherK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/3 | 6 | 32 |