The Indianapolis Colts (6-5) were defeated 20-17 by the Houston Texans (7-4) on Thursday night at NRG Stadium.
The game was over when…
…The Colts couldn’t convert a fourth-down attempt with 2:49 left. The Texans then ran the clock out.
Game Balls
- CB Kenny Moore: He gave up a big play to Will Fuller, but he also had an interception and a big pressure on a blitz. He also made some plays near the line of scrimmage.
- RB Jonathan Williams: It wasn’t always pretty, but Williams churned out a solid outing taking 26 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Key Stats
- The Colts finished with just 129 passing yards.
- The Colts allowed Will Fuller and DeAndre Hopkins to combine for 13 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns.
Quick Hits
- The Colts are now 3-1 against AFC South opponents.
- The Colts are now in second place behind the Texans in the AFC South.
- The Colts uncharacteristically allowed big plays throughout the game, especially to DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller.
- RB Nyheim Hines was efficient on his carries taking nine for 51 yards and an average of 5.1 per tote.
- Colts WRs combined for four receptions on nine targets for 30 yards.
- LB Darius Leonard appeared to force a fumble on the final drive but the booth didn’t review the play.
- This is Jacoby Brissett’s fourth game without throwing a touchdown pass.
Injuries
- WR Parris Campbell (hand), RB Marlon Mack (hand), CB Shakial Taylor (ankle), CB Rock Ya-Sin (ankle) and S Khari Willis (concussion) were all inactive due to injuries.
Up Next: The Colts return home to host the Tennesse Titans (5-5) at Lucas Oil Stadium
