Indianapolis
Colts
2-0
10
FINAL
0
Houston
Texans
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts shut out the Houston Texans with a final score of 10-0. This victory keeps the Colts firmly in the playoff race, showcasing their defensive prowess and strategic execution on the road.
Quinshon Judkins led the Colts' ground attack with 69 rushing yards, providing the team with crucial momentum throughout the game. Although the Texans struggled offensively, Jalen Hurts managed to throw for 157 yards, with Malik Nabers emerging as his top target, racking up 90 receiving yards. However, it was the Colts' ability to capitalize on key opportunities that ultimately sealed the win.
Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt with two critical interceptions by Paulson Adebo, which disrupted the Texans' rhythm and shifted the game's momentum. While the Texans' Joey Bosa recorded two sacks, the Colts' defense consistently applied pressure, making it difficult for Houston to find any offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Adebo's second interception thwarted a promising Texans drive, allowing the Colts to maintain their lead and secure the shutout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 22 | 14 | 157 | 0 | 3 | 45.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 15 | 8 | 142 | 0 | 1 | 58.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 13 | 30 | 2.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Tampa | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boog Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 1 | 2 | 1 | 38 |

