Colts at Texans
Houston Texans 45, Indianapolis Colts 27 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Colts 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Texans 45 5 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPMatt Schaub 456 yds passingBen Tate 65 yds rushingAndre Johnson 194 yds receivingJohnathan Joseph 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 364 · 571Passing yards 322 · 456Rushing yards 42 · 115Completions 22/35 · 26/40Yards per carry 2.2 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6h ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 45-27 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans solidified their position in the race, showcasing a potent offensive display that left the Colts struggling to keep pace.
Matt Schaub was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 456 yards and four touchdown passes, connecting frequently with Andre Johnson, who racked up 194 receiving yards. While Ben Tate added to the ground game with 65 rushing yards, it was Schaub's aerial assault that truly defined the game, leaving the Colts' defense scrambling.
Defensively, the Texans were equally impactful, with Johnathan Joseph leading the charge with eight total tackles. Antonio Smith contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Colts' quarterback throughout the contest. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Reggie Nelson's interception halted a potential scoring drive for Indianapolis, allowing Houston to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Peyton ManningQB | 22/35 | 63% | 322 | 3 | 1 | 109.4 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Matt SchaubQB | 26/40 | 65% | 456 | 4 | 0 | 137.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Joseph AddaiHB | 14 | 20 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Peyton ManningQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Donald BrownHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Blair WhiteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ben TateHB | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Derrick WardHB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matt SchaubQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andre JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Blair WhiteWR | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 31 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Austin CollieWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Joseph AddaiHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris GronkowskiFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Andre JohnsonWR | 8 | 194 | 24.3 | 70 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 84 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Owen DanielsTE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 26 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ben TateHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Garrett GrahamTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Derrick MasonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Gary BrackettMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melvin BullittSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtney PowersCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett RuudMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin TryonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight FreeneyLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert MathisREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher OwensCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fili MoalaDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine BetheaFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernie SimsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick AngererSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Johnathan JosephCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMeco RyansMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie NelsonFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario WilliamsREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian CushingSAM | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor BarwinDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason AllenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kareem JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio SmithDT | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. WattREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glover QuinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice McCainCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rey MaualugaSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Adam VinatieriK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Neil RackersK | 3/4 | 4 | 49 |
| Brett HartmannP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |