Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener
— The Houston Texans invested heavily in the offseason in giving C.J. Stroud some additional scoring options.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
29
Indianapolis Colts
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 6 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 29 |
| IND | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 27 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 65,306 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 2:14 29-27
Anthony Richardson 3 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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Touchdown 4:42 29-20
Stefon Diggs 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:12 22-20
Ashton Dulin 54 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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Touchdown 13:41 22-13
Joe Mixon 3 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 5:40 15-13
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 10:55 15-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:31 12-7
Stefon Diggs 9 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 1:37 6-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:12 3-7
Alec Pierce 60 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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Field Goal 6:44 3-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
8 plays, 25 yards, 2:14 · End of Game
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IND 2:14
8 plays, 68 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:14 29-27
Anthony Richardson 3 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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HOU 4:42
11 plays, 70 yards, 7:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:42 29-20
Stefon Diggs 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 12:12
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:12 22-20
Ashton Dulin 54 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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HOU 13:41
13 plays, 70 yards, 6:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:41 22-13
Joe Mixon 3 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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IND 5:40
1 play, 5 yards, 0:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 15-13
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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HOU 5:43
5 plays, 8 yards, 3:12 · Blocked Punt
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IND 8:55
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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HOU 10:55
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:55 15-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
8 plays, 61 yards, 2:39 · End of Half
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IND 2:39
11 plays, 47 yards, 5:50 · Interception
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HOU 8:29
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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IND 9:50
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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HOU 11:31
7 plays, 81 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:31 12-7
Stefon Diggs 9 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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IND
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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HOU 1:37
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:37 6-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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IND 5:12
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:12 3-7
Alec Pierce 60 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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HOU 6:44
8 plays, 21 yards, 4:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:44 3-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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IND 11:40
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:20 · Downs
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
HOU
IND
26
1st Downs
14
13
Passing 1st downs
4
11
Rushing 1st downs
9
2
1st downs from penalties
1
7-14
3rd down efficiency
5-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
76
Total Plays
43
417
Total Yards
303
5.5
Yards per Play
7.0
10
Total Drives
9
204
Passing
199
24/32
Comp/Att
9/19
5.7
Yards per pass
9.5
0
Interceptions thrown
1
4-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-13
213
Rushing
104
40
Rushing Attempts
22
5.3
Yards per rush
4.7
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
5-30
Penalties
4-20
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
40:00
Possession
20:00
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Drew Ogletree Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
- Justin Walley Questionable
- Anthony Gould Questionable
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Azeez Al-Shaair Questionable
- Braden Smith Questionable
- Brevin Jordan Questionable
- David Montgomery Out
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