Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts
— Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud made all the right calls in the biggest game of his NFL career to help the Houston Texans secure a playoff spot.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
23
Indianapolis Colts
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| IND | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 19 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 65,925 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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Safety 0:01 23-19
Cameron Johnston Out of Bounds in End Zone. SAFETY
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Touchdown 6:20 23-17
Devin Singletary 3 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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Field Goal 13:33 17-17
Matt Gay 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:39 17-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:56 14-14
Jonathan Taylor 49 Yd Run (Gardner Minshew Pass to Mo Alie-Cox for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 0:35 14-6
Matt Gay 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:57 14-3
Andrew Beck 1 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 9:06 7-3
Nico Collins 75 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 9:15 0-3
Matt Gay 38 Yd Field Goal
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IND
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:01 · Fumble
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HOU 0:01
4 plays, -15 yards, 1:02 · Safety
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Safety 0:01 23-19
Cameron Johnston Out of Bounds in End Zone. SAFETY
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IND 1:03
12 plays, 60 yards, 5:17 · Downs
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HOU 6:20
12 plays, 73 yards, 7:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 23-17
Devin Singletary 3 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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IND 13:33
10 plays, 59 yards, 5:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:33 17-17
Matt Gay 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 3:39
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:39 17-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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IND 5:37
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:21 · Missed FG
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HOU 8:58
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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IND 9:56
4 plays, 87 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:56 14-14
Jonathan Taylor 49 Yd Run (Gardner Minshew Pass to Mo Alie-Cox for Two-Point Conversion)
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HOU 11:46
4 plays, 18 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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IND
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · End of Half
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HOU 0:07
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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IND 0:35
6 plays, 41 yards, 1:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:35 14-6
Matt Gay 52 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 1:57
8 plays, 57 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 14-3
Andrew Beck 1 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 6:23
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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HOU 7:51
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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IND 11:11
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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HOU 14:51
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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IND 2:29
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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HOU 3:31
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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IND 7:23
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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HOU 9:06
1 play, 75 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 7-3
Nico Collins 75 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 9:15
11 plays, 56 yards, 5:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:15 0-3
Matt Gay 38 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
HOU
IND
16
1st Downs
21
10
Passing 1st downs
6
5
Rushing 1st downs
11
1
1st downs from penalties
4
5-13
3rd down efficiency
1-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
56
Total Plays
62
306
Total Yards
360
5.5
Yards per Play
5.8
11
Total Drives
12
246
Passing
133
20/26
Comp/Att
13/24
8.8
Yards per pass
5.3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
60
Rushing
227
28
Rushing Attempts
37
2.1
Yards per rush
6.1
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
11-69
Penalties
3-14
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:18
Possession
30:42
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Out
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Out
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
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