Houston
Texans
2-0
21
FINAL
20
Indianapolis
Colts
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 24d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 21-20, in a game where playoff implications were on the line early in the season. Both teams fought hard, but the Texans managed to hold off a late push from the Colts to secure their victory. On the offensive side, Michael Penix Jr. led the Colts with 170 passing yards and two touchdown throws, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Meanwhile, the Texans found success on the ground with Caleb Williams, who rushed for 70 yards, and through the air with Zachariah Branch, who racked up 90 receiving yards, making key plays when it mattered most. Defensively, Myles Garrett of the Texans was a standout, recording 2.5 sacks that significantly disrupted the Colts' offense. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Garrett's pressure forced a pivotal turnover, allowing Houston to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the win. Despite Quentin Lake's two interceptions for Indianapolis, the Texans' defense proved to be the difference-maker in this tightly contested battle.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Michael Penix JrQB1541702274.3
Caleb WilliamsQB24101411435.5
Ja'Kobi LaneWR01000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Caleb WilliamsQB77010.01430
Derrick HenryHB17653.80140
Mike Washington Jr.HB35819.31440
Bo JacksonHB10585.80200
Kareem HuntHB12121.00210
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Zachariah BranchWR39030.00360
KaVontae TurpinWR29045.01460
Malik NabersWR15252.00520
Desean JacksonWR12828.01280
Bo JacksonHB3206.71100
Alec PierceWR12020.00200
Ja'Kobi LaneWR284.00100
Mike Washington Jr.HB133.0030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chad RylandK22243
Brandon AubreyK11067