Colts Lose to Texans, Falling Behind in Wild Card Race

In a disheartening turn of events, the Indianapolis Colts suffered a 20-16 defeat against the Houston Texans, surrendering their lead in the AFC South. The game was marked by missed opportunities, including two turnovers and a questionable punt call. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud shone, throwing for 276 yards and leading two long scoring drives. The Colts briefly took the lead but a missed extra point proved costly. The Texans dominated time of possession, ultimately securing a seven-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Colts now face a crucial matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, aiming to secure a wild card spot. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.