Final2026 Week 3

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 3 2026

Houston Texans

Away

17

Indianapolis Colts

HomeWon

19

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans0701017
Colts3100619

HOU 17IND 19 Final

  • Passing leader

    Daniel Jones

    IND · QB

    8.9PPR pts

    24/36, 235 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Keenan Allen

    IND · WR

    18.3PPR pts

    6 REC, 63 YDS, 1 TD

  • Texans leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    11.7PPR pts

    16/27, 167 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Reed Blankenship

    HOU

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Colts 19, Texans 17: Indianapolis holds off Houston

Indianapolis led 13–7 at halftime and won 19–17, though Houston took the second half 10–6. The Colts finished with a 300–223 edge in total offense.

The Texans went 4-for-11 on third down, while the Colts kept the ball for 35:13.

The two teams meet again in Week 11 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +77 total yards IND 300 · HOU 223
  • +11% third-down rate IND 47% · HOU 36%
  • +10:26 time of possession IND 35:13 · HOU 24:47

Game Highlights

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
223Total yards300
36%Third-down conversion47%
24:47Time of possession35:13
Other team stats
4.4Yards per play4.2
51Plays71
0Turnovers3

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored one touchdown and four field goals; the Texans scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayHOUIND
1st quarter
4:28INDSpencer Shrader 39-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
11:08INDDaniel Jones → Keenan Allen, 6-yard TD Extends leadSpencer Shrader XP010
4:30HOUC.J. Stroud → Foster Moreau, 1-yard TDKa'imi Fairbairn XP710
1:03INDSpencer Shrader 58-yard FG Extends lead713
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
12:43INDSpencer Shrader 37-yard FG Extends lead716
7:33HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 24-yard FG1016
1:48HOUWoody Marks 1-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP1716
0:16INDSpencer Shrader 53-yard FG Game winner1719

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Colts, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Keenan AllenINDWR18.3 PTSWR19
  2. Tyler WarrenINDTE14.7 PTSTE10
  3. Josh DownsINDWR12.7 PTSWR31
  4. C.J. StroudHOUQB11.7 PTSQB26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Daniel JonesINDQB8.9QB3024/362351135082.5Start/Sit →
C.J. StroudHOUQB11.7QB2616/2716710210089.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Keenan AllenINDWR18.3WR19WR———96631Start/Sit →
Tyler WarrenINDTE14.7TE10TE120109550Start/Sit →
Josh DownsINDWR12.7WR31WR———115770Start/Sit →
Jonathan TaylorINDRB9.2RB27RB236803240Start/Sit →
Woody MarksHOURB9.1RB29RB51511160Start/Sit →
Foster MoreauHOUTE8.7TE21TE———4271Start/Sit →
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR8.5WR49WR24063510Start/Sit →
David MontgomeryHOURB6.8RB36RB1133022150Start/Sit →
Dalton SchultzHOUTE6.0TE32TE———33300Start/Sit →
Jaylin NoelHOUWR4.5WR78WR18022170Start/Sit →
Kayshon BoutteHOUWR4.1WR83WR———22210Start/Sit →
Jared WayneHOUWR3.0WR97WR———41200Start/Sit →
Laquon TreadwellINDWR3.0WR96WR———11200Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2.6TE47TE———11160Start/Sit →
Seth McGowanINDRB1.4RB70RB4140————Start/Sit →
Lewis BondHOUWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Kayshon BoutteWR37 snaps69%
  2. David MontgomeryRB34 snaps63%
  3. Foster MoreauTE31 snaps57%
  4. Dalton SchultzTE29 snaps54%
  5. Xavier HutchinsonWR29 snaps54%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Xavier Hutchinson24%, 6 targets
  2. Foster Moreau16%, 4 targets
  3. Jared Wayne16%, 4 targets
  4. Dalton Schultz12%, 3 targets
  5. David Montgomery8%, 2 targets
  6. Other24%, 6 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. David Montgomery52%, 11 carries
  2. Woody Marks24%, 5 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud10%, 2 carries
  4. Xavier Hutchinson10%, 2 carries
  5. Jaylin Noel5%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Tyler WarrenTE67 snaps94%
  2. Jonathan TaylorRB60 snaps85%
  3. Laquon TreadwellWR56 snaps79%
  4. Keenan AllenWR52 snaps73%
  5. Josh DownsWR48 snaps68%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Josh Downs31%, 11 targets
  2. Tyler Warren29%, 10 targets
  3. Keenan Allen26%, 9 targets
  4. Jonathan Taylor9%, 3 targets
  5. Laquon Treadwell3%, 1 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor74%, 23 carries
  2. Seth McGowan13%, 4 carries
  3. Daniel Jones10%, 3 carries
  4. Tyler Warren3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyler WarrenINDTE6794%1029%1
Jonathan TaylorINDRB6085%39%23
Laquon TreadwellINDWR5679%13%0
Keenan AllenINDWR5273%926%0
Kayshon BoutteHOUWR3769%28%0
Josh DownsINDWR4868%1131%0
David MontgomeryHOURB3463%28%11
Foster MoreauHOUTE3157%416%0
Dalton SchultzHOUTE2954%312%0
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR2954%624%2
Cade StoverHOUTE2444%00%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2738%13%0
Woody MarksHOURB2037%14%5
Drew OgletreeINDTE2130%00%0
Jaylin NoelHOUWR1426%28%1
Lewis BondHOUWR917%14%0
Seth McGowanINDRB1115%00%4
Deion BurksINDWR1014%00%0
Marlin KleinHOUTE47%00%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineINDWR11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Josh DownsIND · WR12.719.2−6.568%31% tgt—000%1131%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB9.219.1−9.985%74% car—02374%39%
Daniel JonesIND · QB8.918.6−9.7100%36 att—36310%00%
Tyler WarrenIND · TE14.718.1−3.494%29% tgt—013%1029%
Keenan AllenIND · WR18.315.7+2.673%26% tgt—000%926%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB11.713.8−2.1100%27 att—27210%00%
Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR8.511.7−3.254%24% tgt—0210%624%
David MontgomeryHOU · RB6.810.1−3.363%52% car—01152%28%
Foster MoreauHOU · TE8.77.0+1.757%16% tgt—000%416%
Jared WayneHOU · WR3.07.0−4.0—16% tgt—000%416%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE6.05.2+0.854%12% tgt—000%312%
Woody MarksHOU · RB9.14.8+4.337%24% car—0524%14%
Jaylin NoelHOU · WR4.54.1+0.426%8% tgt—015%28%
Kayshon BoutteHOU · WR4.13.5+0.669%8% tgt—000%28%
Seth McGowanIND · RB1.42.4−1.015%13% car—0413%00%
Laquon TreadwellIND · WR3.01.7+1.379%3% tgt—000%13%
Lewis BondHOU · WR0.01.7−1.717%4% tgt—000%14%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE2.61.7+0.938%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Texans 25 targets and 21 carries; Colts 35 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

C.J. Stroud

HOU · QB · 11.7 pts on 13.8 expected

16 of 27 passing for 167 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Daniel Jones Unlucky

IND · QB · 8.9 pts on 18.6 expected

24 of 36 passing for 235 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Commanders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →

Xavier Hutchinson

HOU · WR · 8.5 pts on 11.7 expected

6 targets (24% of the team's), 3 catches for 51 yards; 2 carries (10% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Xavier Hutchinson →

David Montgomery

HOU · RB · 6.8 pts on 10.1 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 11 carries (52% of the team's) for 33 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Josh Downs Volume, no payoff

IND · WR · 12.7 pts on 19.2 expected

11 targets (31% of the team's), 5 catches for 77 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Commanders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Josh Downs →

Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 9.2 pts on 19.1 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 4 yards; 23 carries (74% of the team's) for 68 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Commanders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Foster Moreau Short-yardage role

HOU · TE · 8.7 pts on 7.0 expected

4 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.0 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Foster Moreau →

Jaylin Noel

HOU · WR · 4.5 pts on 4.1 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 4.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jaylin Noel →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Foster Moreau played 57% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
  • Stock down: Jaylin Noel played 26% of the snaps, down from a 45% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Laquon Treadwell played 79% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
  • Stock down: Josh Downs played 68% of the snaps, down from a 86% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toTexans DColts D
QBs20.321.9
RBs11.720.2
WRs40.035.0
TEs13.216.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 46% win probability, fell as low as 13%, then rallied to win.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 46%, stood at 71% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Jones → Allen, 6-yd TD57% → 79%Q2 11:08
  2. −23Stroud → Moreau, 1-yd TD81% → 58%Q2 4:30
  3. +11Shrader 58-yd FG59% → 70%Q2 1:03
  4. −67Marks 1-yd TD run99% → 33%Q4 1:48
  5. +85Shrader 53-yd FG13% → 99%Q4 0:16

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Colts
Houston TexansMeasureIndianapolis Colts
51Plays71
59%Pass rate56%
5.1Yds / dropback5.3
3.3Yds / carry2.9
4/11Third downs7/15

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 20 more plays than Houston.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Hutchinson 24% · Moreau 16% · Wayne 16%
  • IND Downs 31% · Warren 29% · Allen 26%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Colts
ResultHOUIND
Touchdowns21
Field goals14
Punts51
Turnovers03
Turnovers on downs10

HOU turnover edge: +3

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their second possession, a 13-play, 48-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:003-11:40Punt
INDQ1 13:20482:03Fumble
HOUQ1 11:17491:35Downs
INDQ1 9:4213485:14Field goal
HOUQ1 4:284-12:49Punt
INDQ1 1:3912695:31Touchdown
HOUQ2 11:0812686:38Touchdown
INDQ2 4:309253:27Field goal
HOUQ2 1:03380:33Punt
INDQ2 0:30140:30End of half
INDQ3 15:007353:27Interception
HOUQ3 11:33341:42Punt
INDQ3 9:513-32:03Punt
HOUQ3 7:48361:32Punt
INDQ3 6:1615518:33Field goal
HOUQ4 12:4310715:10Field goal
INDQ4 7:335192:53Fumble
HOUQ4 4:407542:52Touchdown
INDQ4 1:486291:32Field goal
HOUQ4 0:163170:16End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Texans vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Texans and Colts first met in 2002 and have played 50 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
34–15–1Colts lead, 50 meetings since 2002
Postseason
1–0Colts won in 2018
Largest Texans win
34–72011
Largest Colts win
49–142004

Since 2021

6–4–1 Texans lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, C = Colts win, T = tie, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 11 Colts at Texans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Colts
TexansStatColts
0-3Record1-2
18.0Points per game24.0
326.0Yards per game293.3
4.8Yards per play4.7
25.0Points allowed per game30.3
325.3Yards allowed per game417.3

Texans vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
HOU −1.5Texans failed to cover by 3.5
Total
42.5Under: 36 points scored (by 6.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Texans22.017−5.0
Colts20.519−1.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 6 meetings: Colts 4–2 ATS, unders 4–2.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Houston Texans

Against the spread
0–3
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
2–1
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Texans vs Colts Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 11 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Texans vs Colts Week 3 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19–17 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on September 27, 2026. See the Colts' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Colts?

The final score was Colts 19, Texans 17. The Colts led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 10, Colts 6.

What happened in the Texans vs Colts game?

Indianapolis led 13–7 at halftime and won 19–17, though Houston took the second half 10–6. The Colts finished with a 300–223 edge in total offense. Keenan Allen led all players with 6 catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 3 turnovers, the Texans none.

What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Colts?

Spencer Shrader's 53-yard field goal with 0:16 left in the fourth quarter gave the Colts a 19–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Colts?

Keenan Allen led the game with 18.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR19 of Week 3, on 6 catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Warren was next with 14.7 (TE10). See Keenan Allen's 2026 game log.

Who led Texans vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Daniel Jones (IND) led all passers with 24 of 36 for 235 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 23 carries for 68 yards. Josh Downs (IND) led in receiving with 5 catches for 77 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Colts?

Woody Marks outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 9.1 PPR points on 4.8 xFP (+4.3). Jonathan Taylor fell furthest short, with 9.2 points on 19.1 xFP (−9.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Colts come back to beat the Texans?

The Colts' chances of winning fell as low as 13% in the fourth quarter. Spencer Shrader's 53-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Spencer Shrader's 53-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Colts?

The Texans won the turnover battle 3–0: the Colts gave the ball away 3 times and the Texans not at all. The Colts won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Texans vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 34–15–1 across 50 meetings since 2002, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Texans and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on January 4, 2026, when the Texans beat the Colts 38–30.

Have the Texans and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2018 playoffs. The Texans are 0–1 against the Colts in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Texans vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Texans −1.5, making the Houston Texans 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 22.0 points for the Texans and 20.5 for the Colts.

Did Texans vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 36 points, 6.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Texans vs Colts?

The Colts covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Texans −1.5. The final margin was 2 points.