Houston
Texans
0-2
30
FINAL
22
Indianapolis
Colts
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 30-22, securing their second win of the season in Week 3. Both teams entered the game with aspirations of climbing the standings, making this victory crucial for Houston as they aim to establish momentum early in the season.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans' offense with a steady hand, throwing for one touchdown and guiding his team effectively down the field. Meanwhile, Nico Collins had a standout performance, racking up 129 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, the Colts' Jonathan Taylor showcased his skills with 99 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to propel Indianapolis to victory.
Defensively, the Texans were able to stifle key plays by the Colts, limiting their scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as Houston's defense held strong, allowing only a late touchdown while maintaining a critical lead. Cam Taylor-Britt's eight tackles for Indianapolis highlighted his effort, but the Texans' ability to make key stops when it mattered most ultimately secured their win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 39 | 21 | 54% | 255 | 1 | 0 | 82.7 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 241 | 1 | 0 | 99.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 99 | 5.8 | 40 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 40 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 20 | 51 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 43 | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Edwards Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |

