Indianapolis
Colts
6-4
34
FINAL
21
Houston
Texans
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 11 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Colts came into the game looking to secure a vital win against a divisional rival, and they delivered a strong performance on both sides of the ball.
Anthony Richardson Sr was the standout for the Colts, throwing for an impressive 391 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and accuracy. He connected with Brock Bowers, who had a phenomenal game with 252 receiving yards, making several key plays that kept the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Despite the Texans' efforts, their offense struggled to keep pace, with Velus Jones Jr. leading the ground attack but managing only 42 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Colts were bolstered by JT Tuimoloau, who contributed with an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The Texans' defense was led by Will Anderson Jr, who recorded four tackles and a sack, but they failed to contain Richardson and Bowers effectively. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Richardson connected with Bowers for a long touchdown, giving the Colts a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 22 | 16 | 391 | 4 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Will Levis | QB | 31 | 17 | 248 | 3 | 2 | 86.4 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 9 | 252 | 28.0 | 2 | 92 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Crack | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Hansen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaevon Merriweather | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

