Indianapolis
Colts
0-10
13
FINAL
24
Houston
Texans
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 11 matchup, the Houston Texans secured a 24-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, maintaining their playoff aspirations while pushing the Colts further down the standings. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious, showcasing their dominance in key moments.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 188 yards and a touchdown, effectively managing the game and keeping the Colts' defense on its heels. Jonathan Taylor made a strong effort for Indianapolis, rushing for 73 yards, while Alec Pierce stood out in the receiving corps with 84 yards. However, it was Milroe's efficiency that ultimately helped solidify the Texans' win.
Defensively, the Texans were formidable, with Azeez Al-Shaair recording nine total tackles, setting the tone for Houston's defensive effort. The game-changing moment came when Derek Stingley Jr. intercepted a crucial pass, halting a Colts drive and giving the Texans the momentum they needed to pull away. With Sheldon Rankins contributing a sack, the Texans' defense proved their mettle when it mattered most, sealing the game in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 32 | 20 | 188 | 1 | 0 | 89.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 24 | 15 | 155 | 1 | 1 | 77.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 73 | 4.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 46 | 2.9 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr. | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| West Weeks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 55 |

