Texans Dominate Colts in Commanding 45-17 Victory

HOUSTON, TX — In a clash of AFC South rivals, the Houston Texans stormed past the Indianapolis Colts, securing a dominant 45-17 victory at NRG Stadium. With an impressive showing on both sides of the ball, the Texans moved to 2-0 on the season and showcased why they are serious contenders in the division.

Game Recap

The Colts struck first with a 3-yard touchdown run by Jonathan Taylor, but it was all Texans from there. Quarterback C.J. Stroud delivered another stellar performance, throwing for four touchdowns and 344 yards while connecting with wideout Stefon Diggs for three of them. Diggs, the star offseason acquisition, was unstoppable, racking up 119 yards on six receptions. “This is why I came to Houston,” Diggs said. “We’ve got something special brewing here.”

On the ground, running back Joe Mixon powered his way to 111 rushing yards and added a touchdown of his own. “It’s all about balance,” Mixon said. “When we’re clicking in the run and pass game, we’re hard to stop.”

Despite the early score from Taylor, the Colts’ offense sputtered as quarterback Anthony Richardson was sacked four times and intercepted once. “We couldn’t get anything going against their defense,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen admitted. “They played at a different level.”

Key Stats

C.J. Stroud shone with 344 passing yards, completing 22 of 38 attempts with four touchdowns and one interception. Stefon Diggs led all receivers with six catches for 119 yards and three scores. Joe Mixon added 111 yards rushing on 18 carries with a touchdown while contributing 62 yards and a receiving touchdown through the air.

For the Colts, Jonathan Taylor was the lone bright spot, rushing for 102 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard breakaway score. Anthony Richardson struggled, completing 14 of 29 passes for 156 yards and one interception.

Defensively, the Texans dominated with linebacker Will Anderson Jr. recording 2.5 sacks and cornerback Kelee Ringo securing an interception. Colts safety Julian Blackmon made three pass deflections and provided solid coverage.

Injuries

Neither team reported any new injuries during the game.

Up Next

The Texans (2-0) will hit the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in a key AFC South showdown, while the Colts (1-1) return home to host the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium.