Colts at Texans
Houston Texans 42, Indianapolis Colts 14 · The Other Guys League
Final Score
Colts 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Texans 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPDaniel Jones 284 yds passingAshton Jeanty 182 yds rushingStefon Diggs 179 yds receivingKamari Lassiter 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 341 · 462Passing yards 284 · 280Rushing yards 57 · 182Completions 14/25 · 17/29Yards per carry 4.1 · 8.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
The Houston Texans decisively defeated the Indianapolis Colts 42-14 in a Week 9 showdown that showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Texans continue to build momentum as they push for a strong finish to the season.
C.J. Stroud was the star of the night, throwing for four touchdowns while amassing 248 passing yards. Ashton Jeanty dominated the ground game, racking up an impressive 182 rushing yards to keep the Colts' defense on its heels. On the receiving end, Stefon Diggs put up a valiant effort for Indianapolis, catching passes for 179 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Houston's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays that shifted the game's momentum. Azeez Al-Shaair led the team with six total tackles, helping to stifle any potential Colts' drives. The turning point came when Calen Bullock intercepted a pass from Daniel Jones, halting a promising Colts drive and allowing Houston to capitalize with another scoring opportunity, effectively sealing the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 14/25 | 56% | 284 | 2 | 2 | 89.4 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 17/29 | 59% | 280 | 4 | 0 | 130.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 21 | 182 | 8.7 | 24 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 4 | 179 | 44.8 | 134 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 108 | 54.0 | 96 | 2 | 97 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Omarion MillerWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen NailorWR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen BullockFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solomon ByrdLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton WoodringK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |