Houston
Texans
2-4
25
FINAL
35
Indianapolis
Colts
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 35-25, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory not only showcased the Colts' offensive prowess but also demonstrated their ability to hold off a late-game surge from the Texans.
Indianapolis quarterback LaNorris Sellers led the charge with an efficient 235 passing yards, while running back Jonathan Taylor dominated the ground game, racking up 143 rushing yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was also a key contributor, finishing with 108 receiving yards and a touchdown of his own. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud of the Texans threw for three touchdowns but ultimately could not keep pace with the Colts' high-powered offense.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by DeForest Buckner's two sacks that disrupted the Texans' rhythm. Jaylon Carlies anchored the defense with six total tackles, ensuring that the Texans' attempts to mount a comeback were stifled. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Indianapolis intercepted a pass that shifted momentum firmly in their favor, allowing them to close out the game with confidence.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 235 | 2 | 1 | 104.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 174 | 3 | 0 | 103.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 143 | 7.9 | 77 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Leo Kemp | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman Jr | WR | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDGE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDGE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Weiss | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Barron | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Reyes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Urban | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Keys | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom Pearson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kordell Woodward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thaddeus Dixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Clint Crosby | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |

