Indianapolis
Colts
3-0
35
FINAL
21
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans 35-21 in a Week 4 showdown, pushing their season record forward as they continue to solidify their playoff aspirations. The Texans, now struggling to find consistency, faced a tough challenge at home against a Colts team that has shown promise this season.
Leading the charge for the Colts was DJ Lagway, who racked up 77 rushing yards, while Nate Frazier showcased his skills with an impressive 115 receiving yards. The Colts' offense was efficient, finding the end zone consistently and keeping pressure on the Texans' defense throughout the game. C.J. Stroud of the Texans did his best to keep pace, throwing for 219 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
On the defensive side, the Texans struggled to contain the Colts' offensive attack, despite Reed Blankenship's five tackles and Will Anderson Jr.'s sack. The turning point of the game came in the third quarter when the Colts scored back-to-back touchdowns, extending their lead and forcing the Texans to play catch-up. Kamari Ramsey's interception added a glimmer of hope, but the Colts' defense held firm, sealing the game and ensuring a confident win for Indianapolis.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 219 | 1 | 3 | 61.6 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 169 | 1 | 2 | 43.4 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Lagway | QB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 5 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 27 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | -14 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 60 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Rogers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

