National Football League

FINAL
Houston Texans 20
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Indianapolis Colts 16
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HOU373720
IND067316
Lucas Oil Stadium · 65,977 att.

Match Report

Texans corral high-scoring Colts and narrow AFC South race with 20-16 win at Indy

— C.J. Stroud provided a glimpse of what Houston could look like in December and January if he stays healthy.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

HOU IND
24
1st Downs
17
14
Passing 1st downs
9
7
Rushing 1st downs
5
3
1st downs from penalties
3
6-13
3rd down efficiency
3-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
71
Total Plays
51
364
Total Yards
281
5.1
Yards per Play
5.5
10
Total Drives
9
256
Passing
195
22/35
Comp/Att
14/27
6.9
Yards per pass
7.0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-20
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
108
Rushing
86
34
Rushing Attempts
23
3.2
Yards per rush
3.7
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
9-85
Penalties
5-33
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:58
Possession
25:02

Top Performers

HOU

  • C.J. Stroud C/ATT 22/35 · YDS 276 · AVG 7.9
  • Tommy Townsend NO 2 · YDS 96 · AVG 48.0
  • Nico Collins REC 5 · YDS 98 · AVG 19.6
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 43

IND

  • Daniel Jones C/ATT 14/27 · YDS 201 · AVG 7.4
  • Rigoberto Sanchez NO 4 · YDS 189 · AVG 47.3
  • Michael Badgley FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 42
  • Alec Pierce REC 4 · YDS 78 · AVG 19.5

Injuries

Indianapolis Colts

  • Bryce Boettcher Questionable
  • Anthony Gould Out
  • Drew Ogletree Questionable
  • Justin Walley Out
  • Cam Taylor-Britt Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Pitre Questionable
  • David Montgomery Questionable
  • Reed Blankenship Questionable
  • Blake Fisher Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 8:40 20-16

    Michael Badgley 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 12:38 20-13

    Nico Collins 7 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 2:51 13-13

    Tyler Warren 12 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q3
  4. Field Goal 6:47 13-6

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  5. Touchdown 5:08 10-6

    Nick Chubb 4 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 8:41 3-6

    Alec Pierce 19 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley PAT Failed)

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 7:55 3-0

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 23 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. HOU

    5 plays, 15 yards, 1:45 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. IND 1:45

    8 plays, 52 yards, 3:00 · Downs

    Q4
  3. HOU 4:45

    7 plays, 53 yards, 3:55 · Downs

    Q4
  4. IND 8:40

    8 plays, 41 yards, 3:58 · Field Goal

    Q4
  5. Field Goal 8:40 20-16

    Michael Badgley 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  6. HOU 12:38

    12 plays, 65 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 12:38 20-13

    Nico Collins 7 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  8. IND 2:51

    9 plays, 79 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown

    Q3
  9. Touchdown 2:51 13-13

    Tyler Warren 12 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q3
  10. HOU 6:47

    14 plays, 48 yards, 8:13 · Field Goal

    Q3
  11. Field Goal 6:47 13-6

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  12. HOU

    7 plays, 33 yards, 1:51 · Downs

    Q2
  13. IND 1:51

    6 plays, 30 yards, 3:17 · Punt

    Q2
  14. HOU 5:08

    8 plays, 67 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown

    Q2
  15. Touchdown 5:08 10-6

    Nick Chubb 4 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q2
  16. IND 8:41

    3 plays, 42 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown

    Q2
  17. Touchdown 8:41 3-6

    Alec Pierce 19 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley PAT Failed)

    Q2
  18. HOU 10:05

    1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception

    Q2
  19. IND 10:11

    7 plays, 52 yards, 4:01 · Downs

    Q2
  20. HOU 14:12

    3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt

    Q2
  21. IND 0:36

    5 plays, 18 yards, 2:12 · Punt

    Q1
  22. HOU 2:48

    3 plays, 6 yards, 2:46 · Punt

    Q1
  23. IND 5:34

    3 plays, 0 yards, 2:21 · Punt

    Q1
  24. HOU 7:55

    13 plays, 64 yards, 6:12 · Field Goal

    Q1
  25. Field Goal 7:55 3-0

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 23 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  26. IND 14:07

    3 plays, 2 yards, 0:53 · Punt

    Q1

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