Texans at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 56, Houston Texans 28 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Texans 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Colts 56 6 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPC.J. Stroud 407 yds passingJonathan Taylor 186 yds rushingRaleek Brown 181 yds receivingMekhi Blackmon 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 427 · 371Passing yards 380 · 173Rushing yards 47 · 198Completions 12/26 · 15/19Yards per carry 6.7 · 9.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago
In a high-scoring affair, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans with a decisive 56-28 victory in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This win solidifies the Colts' position in the playoff race, while the Texans will need to regroup as they face tougher competition ahead.
Anthony Richardson Sr. showcased his prowess, throwing for four touchdowns and guiding the Colts' offense to a dominant performance. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 186 rushing yards, while C.J. Stroud of the Texans kept pace with a remarkable 407 passing yards, aided by Raleek Brown's stellar 181 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Daron Payne's two sacks disrupted the Texans' rhythm, while Camryn Bynum's two interceptions proved pivotal in limiting Houston's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bynum's second pick led to a quick touchdown, allowing Indianapolis to stretch their lead and never look back.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 12/26 | 46% | 407 | 4 | 5 | 92.6 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 14/19 | 74% | 182 | 4 | 2 | 103.3 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 18 | 186 | 10.3 | 32 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 6 | 181 | 30.2 | 91 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 53 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 30 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 36 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Darius SlaytonWR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 20 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luke WysongWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colts | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titus RichardsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |