Rookie QBs Stroud and Richardson face off as Texans and Colts both look for first win
INDIANAPOLIS (0-1) at HOUSTON (0-1)
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
32
Indianapolis Colts
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 32 |
| IND | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 31 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 63,655 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:50 32-31
Jordan Akins 28 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Davis Mills Pass to Jordan Akins for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 3:33 24-31
Chase McLaughlin 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:30 24-28
Mo Alie-Cox 4 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 0:52 24-21
Rodney McLeod Jr. 27 Yd Interception Return (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 3:51 24-14
Jordan Akins 19 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 6:40 17-14
Zack Moss 15 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:30 17-7
Jonathan Greenard 39 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 3:56 10-7
Michael Pittman Jr. 1 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 9:40 10-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:17 7-0
Brandin Cooks 11 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND
7 plays, 21 yards, 0:50 · End of Game
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HOU 0:50
14 plays, 83 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:50 32-31
Jordan Akins 28 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Davis Mills Pass to Jordan Akins for Two-Point Conversion)
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IND 3:33
10 plays, 40 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:33 24-31
Chase McLaughlin 54 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 8:57
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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IND 10:30
7 plays, 58 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 24-28
Mo Alie-Cox 4 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:52 · Interception
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HOU 0:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:54 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:52 24-21
Rodney McLeod Jr. 27 Yd Interception Return (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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IND 1:46
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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HOU 3:51
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:51 24-14
Jordan Akins 19 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 6:40
5 plays, 49 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:40 17-14
Zack Moss 15 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU 9:28
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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IND 11:51
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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IND
7 plays, 33 yards, 1:32 · End of Half
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HOU 1:32
8 plays, 37 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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IND 4:46
10 plays, 65 yards, 5:44 · Interception
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IND 10:30
1 play, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 17-7
Jonathan Greenard 39 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 10:41
6 plays, 32 yards, 3:21 · Fumble
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IND 14:02
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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HOU 0:52
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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IND 3:56
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:56 10-7
Michael Pittman Jr. 1 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU 9:40
4 plays, -1 yard, 1:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:40 10-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 37 Yd Field Goal
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IND 11:11
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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HOU 11:17
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:17 7-0
Brandin Cooks 11 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
HOU
IND
18
1st Downs
25
15
Passing 1st downs
13
3
Rushing 1st downs
9
0
1st downs from penalties
3
5-14
3rd down efficiency
4-13
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
64
Total Plays
70
360
Total Yards
398
5.6
Yards per Play
5.7
11
Total Drives
12
301
Passing
202
24/40
Comp/Att
23/35
7.3
Yards per pass
5.5
2
Interceptions thrown
2
1-10
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-7
59
Rushing
196
23
Rushing Attempts
33
2.6
Yards per rush
5.9
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-5
7-41
Penalties
2-10
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
26:07
Possession
33:53
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Mo Alie-Cox Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Jaylon Carlies Questionable
- Riley Leonard Out
- Justin Walley Out
Houston Texans
- Febechi Nwaiwu Out
- Braden Smith Out
- Cade Stover Out
- Nate Thomas Out
- David Montgomery Out
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