Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20
— Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson played a bit more than one quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans before departing because of a concussion.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
31
Houston Texans
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| HOU | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,159 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/4/26 | @ Washington Commanders | W 30-13 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:48 31-20
Tank Dell 23 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 13:24 31-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:50 31-10
Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:10 28-10
Kylen Granson 4 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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Field Goal 4:25 21-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:43 21-7
Zack Moss 11 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 3:14 14-7
Nico Collins 8 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 9:13 14-0
Anthony Richardson 15 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 10:44 7-0
Anthony Richardson 18 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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HOU
10 plays, 45 yards, 1:07 · End of Game
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IND 1:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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HOU 2:41
12 plays, 55 yards, 3:19 · Missed FG
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IND 6:00
5 plays, 22 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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HOU 9:48
5 plays, 67 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 31-20
Tank Dell 23 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 11:29
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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HOU 13:24
13 plays, 57 yards, 7:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:24 31-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 36 Yd Field Goal
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IND 5:50
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:50 31-10
Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 9:08
9 plays, 24 yards, 5:52 · Punt
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HOU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half
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IND 0:10
14 plays, 75 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 28-10
Kylen Granson 4 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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HOU 4:25
9 plays, 64 yards, 5:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:25 21-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 29 Yd Field Goal
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IND 9:43
6 plays, 76 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:43 21-7
Zack Moss 11 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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HOU 12:45
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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IND 13:52
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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HOU 0:38
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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IND 2:11
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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HOU 3:14
13 plays, 68 yards, 5:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:14 14-7
Nico Collins 8 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 9:13
1 play, 15 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:13 14-0
Anthony Richardson 15 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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HOU 9:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:26 · Fumble
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IND 10:44
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 7-0
Anthony Richardson 18 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
IND
HOU
19
1st Downs
24
13
Passing 1st downs
18
6
Rushing 1st downs
3
0
1st downs from penalties
3
6-12
3rd down efficiency
9-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
56
Total Plays
79
353
Total Yards
389
6.3
Yards per Play
4.9
10
Total Drives
11
227
Passing
337
25/33
Comp/Att
30/47
6.9
Yards per pass
6.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-47
126
Rushing
52
23
Rushing Attempts
26
5.5
Yards per rush
2.0
4-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
8-42
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
25:02
Possession
34:58
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Out
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Out
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
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