Indianapolis
Colts
9-1
28
FINAL
14
Houston
Texans
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans 28-14 in a pivotal Week 11 matchup of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins, the Colts emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and tactical execution.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 202 yards and added 97 rushing yards, demonstrating his dual-threat capability. He connected well with Tyler Warren, who notched 68 receiving yards, while the Colts' balanced attack kept the Texans' defense on their heels throughout the game. Meanwhile, Houston's C.J. Stroud managed to throw for one touchdown but struggled to keep pace with the Colts' offensive output.
Defensively, the Texans were led by Danielle Hunter, who registered an impressive 2.5 sacks, but it was Indianapolis’ ability to control the flow of the game that proved decisive. The turning point came in the second quarter when Richardson’s electrifying 40-yard touchdown run shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Colts. The Houston defense, although aggressive, couldn’t contain the Colts' dynamic plays, ultimately contributing to their downfall in this crucial contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 14 | 6 | 202 | 0 | 1 | 60.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 13 | 161 | 1 | 4 | 61.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 12 | 97 | 8.1 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 76 | 5.8 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

