Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
20
FINAL
30
Houston
Texans
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 10 matchup, the Houston Texans secured a 30-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, maintaining their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for positioning in the competitive AFC South, this win solidified the Texans' status as a formidable contender.
Jalen Milroe led the Texans’ offensive charge with 283 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Kaelon Black was the standout on the ground, rushing for 144 yards and finding the end zone, while Dante Moore of the Colts threw for two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Houston’s offensive firepower. Alec Pierce shone for Indianapolis, racking up 126 receiving yards, but the Colts struggled to complement his efforts.
Defensively, Will Anderson Jr. was a force for the Texans, recording seven total tackles and an impressive eight sacks that consistently pressured Moore throughout the game. E.J. Speed added an interception to help stifle the Colts' drives, and it was Anderson’s relentless pursuit that turned the tide in Houston's favor. The Texans' defense made critical stops that halted any momentum the Colts attempted to build, proving to be the game's decisive factor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 283 | 2 | 1 | 98.8 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 13 | 6 | 46% | 198 | 2 | 1 | 100.1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 6 | 3 | 50% | 20 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 18 | 144 | 8.0 | 123 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 68 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeSean Bishop | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 83 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 14 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 81 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 9 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 44 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| Cade York | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

