Colts at Texans
Indianapolis Colts 45, Houston Texans 16 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Colts 45 4 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Texans 16 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPC.J. Stroud 216 yds passingJonathan Taylor 144 yds rushingNico Collins 152 yds receivingCam Taylor-Britt 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 192 · 213Passing yards 48 · 206Rushing yards 144 · 7Completions 3/5 · 11/25Yards per carry 11.1 · 1.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans 45-16 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. The Colts' victory solidifies their position in the playoff race, while the Texans continue to struggle for consistency.
Jonathan Taylor was a force to be reckoned with on the ground, amassing 144 rushing yards and finding the end zone, leading the Colts' offensive charge. Houston's C.J. Stroud showcased his throwing ability with 216 passing yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Indianapolis' explosive offensive display. Nico Collins also had a standout game for the Texans, racking up 152 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays that changed the momentum of the game. Laiatu Latu registered a key sack, while Cam Taylor-Britt's interception provided a turning point, stifling a Texans drive that could have shifted the game's trajectory. With Dee Winters contributing four total tackles, the Colts' defense played an integral role in maintaining their dominant lead and securing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 3/5 | 60% | 48 | 1 | 0 | 131.6 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 11/25 | 44% | 216 | 2 | 2 | 68.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 13 | 144 | 11.1 | 71 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh KeyesWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Josh CuevasTE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 32 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 152 | 25.3 | 79 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden GabrielCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Texans | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan UlofoshioMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Oscar RamirezK | 1/1 | 6 | 54 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |