Ryan, Colts rally but stall in OT for 20-20 tie with Texans
— Coach Frank Reich wouldn't blame a missed field goal in overtime for the Indianapolis Colts' season-opening tie against the Houston Texans.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
20
Houston Texans
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 |
| HOU | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Reliant Stadium · 69,415 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 23-27 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | L 7-42 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:54 20-20
Michael Pittman Jr. 15 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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Touchdown 7:42 13-20
Jonathan Taylor 2 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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Field Goal 10:44 6-20
Rodrigo Blankenship 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:16 3-20
O.J. Howard 22 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 12:17 3-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:37 3-10
O.J. Howard 16 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 7:50 3-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:13 3-0
Rodrigo Blankenship 45 Yd Field Goal
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IND
2 plays, 21 yards, 0:20 · END OF HALF
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HOU 0:20
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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IND 1:57
13 plays, 45 yards, 6:30 · Missed FG
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HOU 8:27
3 plays, -16 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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HOU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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IND 0:11
7 plays, 35 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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HOU 1:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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IND 1:54
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:54 20-20
Michael Pittman Jr. 15 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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HOU 4:29
5 plays, 13 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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IND 7:42
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:42 13-20
Jonathan Taylor 2 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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HOU 9:49
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:55 · Fumble
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IND 10:44
11 plays, 76 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:44 6-20
Rodrigo Blankenship 27 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 14:46
12 plays, 58 yards, 6:30 · Punt
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IND 6:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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HOU 7:16
4 plays, 58 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:16 3-20
O.J. Howard 22 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 8:56
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:21 · Fumble
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HOU 12:17
5 plays, 50 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:17 3-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 43 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
6 plays, 37 yards, 0:38 · End of Half
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IND 0:38
8 plays, 33 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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HOU 2:37
4 plays, 58 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 3-10
O.J. Howard 16 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 4:26
6 plays, 53 yards, 3:24 · Interception
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HOU 7:50
14 plays, 69 yards, 6:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:50 3-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 45 Yd Field Goal
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IND 14:10
10 plays, 66 yards, 4:36 · Downs
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HOU 3:46
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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IND 5:13
12 plays, 47 yards, 6:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:13 3-0
Rodrigo Blankenship 45 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 11:59
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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IND 13:08
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
IND
HOU
33
1st Downs
20
20
Passing 1st downs
12
11
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
4
6-15
3rd down efficiency
5-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
90
Total Plays
68
517
Total Yards
299
5.7
Yards per Play
4.4
13
Total Drives
14
340
Passing
222
32/50
Comp/Att
23/37
6.5
Yards per pass
5.6
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-12
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-18
177
Rushing
77
38
Rushing Attempts
28
4.7
Yards per rush
2.8
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
7-89
Penalties
6-40
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
39:37
Possession
30:23
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Febechi Nwaiwu Out
- Braden Smith Out
- Cade Stover Out
- Nate Thomas Out
- David Montgomery Out
Indianapolis Colts
- Mo Alie-Cox Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Jaylon Carlies Questionable
- Riley Leonard Out
- Justin Walley Out
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