Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts: Live updates, score
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans take on their division rival Indianapolis Colts in a week 2 matchup.
First Quarter
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson marched 75 yards down the field on the opening drive and scored on an 18-yard run. He was 5-6 passing for 50 yards. The Colts take 7-0 lead
Looking to answer on their first possession, the Texans hit the field led by 2023 #2 overall pick C.J. Stroud who was a game questionable to play in the game.
On the third play of the drive, Stroud fumbled after he was sacked by Colts Defensive End Dayo Odeyingbo. The fumble was recovered by the Colts at the Texans 15-yard line.
Richardson ran it in from 15 yards out on the first play after the turnover to give the Colts a 14-0 lead.
After a bad first possession, the Texans' offensive line gave CJ Stroud a lot of time on several plays leading to his first career passing touchdown. The drive was 13 plays for 63 yards. The Texans made four first downs on that drive with Nico Collins leading the way with two catches for 36 yards and a touchdown.
The first quarter ended with the Colts leading the Texans 14-7.
Second Quarter
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was knocked out of the game with a concussion.
After trading a pair of punts, the Colts, now led by backup quarterback Gardner Minshew, drove 76 yards on six plays the drive being capped by a 11-yard touchdown run by Zack Moss to put the Colts up 21-7.
Starting at their own 25-yard line, the Texans, on 9 plays and 64 yards ended the drive with a field goal led by some precision passing by C.J. Stroud. The Texans trail 21-10.
In the closing seconds of the first half, Minshew connected with Kylen Granson from four yards out to give the Colts a 28-10 halftime lead.
CJ Stroud ended the first half 8 for 15 passing with 110 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins led the way in receiving catches three balls for 60 yards and a score.
Third Quarter
The Texans opened the half with the ball but would eventually punt after 9 plays.
With five minutes left in the third quarter, Colts kicker Matt Gray kicked a 42-yard field goal to give the Colts a 31-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Texans answered with a 13-play drive that ended with 36-yard field goal Ka'imi Fairbairn to make the score 31-13.
The Colts punted on their next possession giving the Texans the ball to close out the quarter.
Fourth Quarter
Continuing a drive they started in the third quarter, Stroud connected on passes of 25 yards (to Robert Woods), 16 yards (to Brevin Jordan), and 23 yards to rookie hideout Tank Dell for the score. That score by Dell was the first touchdown in his career. The Texans trail 31-20.
After a punt by the Colts, the Texans with the ball on their own 12-yard line looked to orchestrate a scoring drive to cut the lead. The drive stalled out, and the Texans settled for a 51-yard field that was blocked by the Colts.
Neither team would be able to put up any points as the game ended with the Colts beating the Texans 31-20.
Stroud posted his first 300-yard passing game in his career throwing for 384 yards and two touchdowns. Nico Collins caught seven passes for 146 yards and a score. Houston native Tank Dell also caught seven passes and a score. He ended with 72 yards receiving.
Even with the big days by Stroud, Collins and Dell on the offensive side of the ball, the defensive side of the ball is where the Texans lacked.
Following the tough loss, Texans fans were captured on camera getting into a fight so the effects of the loss are not just being felt inside the locker room but in the stands as well.