NFL · Week 3 · Recap
Colts Beat Texans 19-17
The Indianapolis Colts edged the Houston Texans 19-17 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in NFL Week 3 action.
Colts led 13-7 at halftime.
The Colts move to 1-2, while the Texans fall to 0-3.
Top performers
C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB): 16/27, 167 YDS, 1 TD
David Montgomery (HOU, RB): 11 CAR, 33 YDS
Xavier Hutchinson (HOU, WR): 3 REC, 51 YDS
Daniel Jones (IND, QB): 24/36, 235 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 23 CAR, 68 YDS
Josh Downs (IND, WR): 5 REC, 77 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 4:28INDSpencer Shrader 39 Yd Field Goal0-3
- Q2 11:08INDKeenan Allen 6 Yd pass from Daniel Jones0-10
- Q2 4:30HOUFoster Moreau 1 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud7-10
- Q2 1:03INDSpencer Shrader 58 Yd Field Goal7-13
- Q4 12:43INDSpencer Shrader 37 Yd Field Goal7-16
- Q4 7:33HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 24 Yd Field Goal10-16
- Q4 1:48HOUWoody Marks 1 Yd Rush17-16
- Q4 0:16INDSpencer Shrader 53 Yd Field Goal17-19
Team stats
| HOU | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 223 | 300 |
| First downs | 17 | 19 |
| Third down | 4-11 | 7-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 24:47 | 35:13 |