Texans at Colts
Houston Texans 48, Indianapolis Colts 14 · Madden Top Vultures
Final Score
Texans 48 5 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Colts 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPAidan Knight 337 yds passingMike Washington Jr. 133 yds rushingMalik Nabers 154 yds receivingDerwin James Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 494 · 239Passing yards 314 · 219Rushing yards 180 · 20Completions 18/21 · 15/30Yards per carry 7.5 · 1.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 48-14 in Week 14 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Aidan Knight was the star of the night for Houston, throwing for 337 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the offense. Mike Washington Jr. complemented Knight's efforts with a powerful ground game, racking up 133 rushing yards. Wide receiver Malik Nabers was a reliable target, amassing 154 receiving yards and adding to the Texans' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Texans were equally impressive, led by Zion Young, who recorded two sacks to disrupt the Colts' rhythm. Maxwell Hairston made a significant impact with two interceptions, providing critical turnovers that shifted momentum in favor of Houston. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Hairston's second pick set up another Texans touchdown, extending their lead and leaving the Colts struggling to respond.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Aidan KnightQB | 18/21 | 86% | 337 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 15/30 | 50% | 239 | 1 | 5 | 48.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 17 | 133 | 7.8 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Aidan KnightQB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zac CobbsHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Carlos ReddHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ty ChandlerHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 48 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 17 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 34 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 24 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Zion YoungLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy TaylorMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JonesDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. TampaCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah OliverSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun MathisSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||
| Montez SweatLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill PeppersSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaquill GriffinCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/3 | 4 | 43 |
| Colts | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |