In a pivotal Week 11 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans 35-24, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their postseason prospects, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious, demonstrating a balanced offensive attack. Indianapolis relied heavily on the legs of Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 109 yards and contributed significantly to the Colts’ scoring. Quarterback C.J. Stroud of the Texans put up decent numbers with 158 passing yards and one touchdown, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Colts’ dynamic offense. The Texans' Kayshon Boutte added 58 receiving yards, but the Colts’ ground game ultimately proved to be the difference-maker. Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays to secure their win, highlighted by Hunter Wohler's interception that halted a potential scoring drive from the Texans. Despite Will Anderson Jr.'s strong performance for Houston, with 1.5 sacks, the Colts' defense held firm when it mattered most. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Wohler's interception shifted momentum back to Indianapolis, allowing them to maintain control and seal the victory.