Houston
Texans
0-2
28
FINAL
0
Indianapolis
Colts
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts with a decisive 28-0 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Texans' confidence but also keeps them firmly in the playoff hunt as they continue to build momentum early in the season.
C.J. Stroud was the standout on offense, throwing for 235 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his growing prowess as the team's leader under center. Nico Collins was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 151 receiving yards, while David Montgomery contributed on the ground with 24 rushing yards, helping to maintain offensive balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Azeez Al-Shaair stealing the spotlight by recording two interceptions, a key factor in limiting the Colts' scoring opportunities. Will Anderson Jr. added pressure with a pivotal sack, while Calen Bullock led the team in tackles, ensuring that the Colts never found their rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Al-Shaair's second interception halted a potential Colts drive, allowing the Texans to capitalize and extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 235 | 2 | 0 | 124.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 12 | 3 | 25% | 40 | 0 | 3 | 1.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 151 | 25.2 | 56 | 2 | 71 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 19 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

