Texans at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 17, Houston Texans 14 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Texans 14 1 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Colts 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPPatrick Mahomes 163 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 52 yds rushingTyler Warren 48 yds receivingJalen Thompson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 154 · 157Passing yards 97 · 141Rushing yards 57 · 16Completions 10/14 · 22/22Yards per carry 8.1 · 1.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 17-14 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Colts who ultimately emerged victorious, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Tyler Warren also contributed significantly, finishing with 48 receiving yards, while the Colts' offense effectively moved the ball to secure crucial points.
Defensively, the Colts made key stops, highlighted by Robert Spears-Jennings' interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Although the Texans' Nolan Smith Jr. recorded 1.5 sacks and Malaki Starks led with three total tackles, it was Indianapolis's defense that held firm in critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as the Colts' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from Houston, sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 8/9 | 89% | 86 | 0 | 1 | 66.8 |
| Javonte RyansQB | 2/5 | 40% | 17 | 0 | 1 | 9.9 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 21/22 | 95% | 163 | 2 | 0 | 127.8 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 7 | 6 | 0.9 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Laviska Shenault JrWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian KinneySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colts | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott BowdenK | 1/1 | 2 | 33 |