HOUSTON —
RECAP
The Houston Texans had a chance to beat the Indianapolis Colts, but a late fumble led to yet another loss in a terrible season. Houston was in position to take the lead with about 90 seconds left. They were at the Colts 2 when Deshaun Watson fumbled a low snap and Anthony Walker pounced on it to secure Indy’s 26-20 victory. Watson threw for 341 yards and ran for a score in the first half. But he did not have a touchdown pass for the first time this season and threw an interception after not being picked off in the last six games.
FINAL
The Indianapolis Colts improve to 8-4 after a big division showdown against the Texans. A fumbled snap as the Texans were inside the Colts 5 yard line was recovered by Indianapolis, securing a 26-20 win.
4:11 p.m. Colts win 26-20. Indianapolis is now 8-4 on the season.
4:09 p.m. Watson fumbles and Colts recover.
4:08 p.m. Duke Johnson takes it to the Colts 2. Indianapolis uses its final timeout with 1:28 left.
4:06 p.m. Watson to Coutee puts the Texans inside the 10 with 1:32 left to play.
4:03 p.m. Watson hits Coutee for a first down near the 30 just before the 2-minute warning.
4:01 p.m. Watson hits Cooks and the Texans have the ball at midfield with about 2 minutes left in the game.
4:00 p.m. The Colts get it back to almost the 50, but will have to punt. Houston has used up all of its timeouts.
3:59 p.m. Pittman's false start puts the Colts at 3rd and 23.
3:54 p.m. Jonathan Taylor gets the Colts a first down and into Texans territory.
3:50 p.m. Nyheim Hines has another great return hauled back because of a penalty.
3:48 p.m. Justin Houston sacks Watson in the end zone for the safety. Colts now lead 26-20.
3:47 p.m. Watson gets sacked inside the 5.
3:44 p.m. Colts go for it on 4th & 1 and get stuffed.
3:43 p.m. Pittman on 3rd & 13 gets all but about a yard.
3:41 p.m. Taylor runs it again and takes the Colts inside the Texans 20.
3:40 p.m. Jonathan Taylor picks up a first down.
3:34 p.m. Colts sack Watson and cause a fumble. Texans recover but will have to punt on 4th and 21.
3:31 p.m. Watson to Chad Hansen for a first down.
3:29 p.m. Texans sack Rivers again and the Colts have to punt.
3:21 p.m. Colts Kenny Moore comes up with the interception.
3:19 p.m. Coutee makes the catch to give Houston another first down.
3:17 p.m. Watson connects now with Duke Johnson for a first down at their own 42.
3:12 p.m. Texans get to Rivers for a sack on a 3rd & 10. Colts will have to punt.
3:09 p.m. Rivers to Mo Alie-Cox for a first down.
3:06 p.m. Hines had a great return to the Texans 40, but a penalty is bringing it back to the Colts 30.
3:05 p.m. Texans have to punt.
3:03 p.m. Throwing out of the end zone, Watson connects with Brandin Cooks for a first down.
3:00 p.m. Colts are forced to punt.
2:59 p.m. J.J. Watt gets to Rivers for a sack forcing 3rd & 18.
2:58 p.m. Mo Alie-Cox makes his second catch of the day for a first down.
2:57 p.m. Now Rivers goes to Pittman for a first down.
2:55 p.m. Rivers to T.Y. to start the second half and for a first down.
2:41 p.m. At the end of the half, Colts lead 24-20.
2:37 p.m. Texans are forced to go for a field goal. Texans pick up 3 more, but Colts still lead 24-20.
2:36 p.m. Watson's throw gets tipped, but it is caught by Hansen at about the 15.
2:35 p.m. Watson connects with Hansen for a big first down.
2:29 p.m. Colts have to go for a 42-yard field goal and the Colts lead 24-17.
2:28 p.m. Rivers to T.Y. puts the Colts inside the 25.
2:24 p.m. Rivers to Michael Pittman for a first down in Texans territory. That takes us to 2 minutes in the half.
2:22 p.m. - A good run by Jonathan Taylor for a Colts' first down.
2:17 p.m. David Johnson rushes in for a touchdown for the Texans. Colts still lead 21-17.
2:15 p.m. Colts are looking for a stop at 3rd & 12. Watson keeps it, but comes up short. A holding call on the Colts though gives Houston a first down at the Colts 6.
2:13 p.m. Davis Johnson rushes the ball to inside the 15.
2:12 p.m. Another first down for Houston with a Cooks reception.
2:11 p.m. Watson connects with Hansen again for a big first down into Colts territory.
2:05 p.m. Colts go for it on 4th & 4 and Rivers hits Jonathan Taylor, who takes it in for a touchdown. Colts now lead 21-10.
2:02 p.m. Jacoby Brissett comes out as the Colts are up against a third and one.
1:57 p.m. Colts defense has some great coverage and forces the Texans to go for a 53-yard field goal. It misses wide right. Colts still lead 14-10.
1:56 p.m. Colts get to Watson for a sack.
1:54 p.m. Watson to Coutee for a 16-yard gain.
1:51 p.m. Watson hits Hansen for a first down to end the first quarter.
1:47 p.m. Hines breaks it to the outside for the touchdown. Colts are now up 14-10.
1:47 p.m. Rivers is loving T.Y. Hilton today and the latest catch puts the Colts on the 5 yard line.
1:46 p.m. Rivers hits Zach Pascal for the fist time today and gets a first down.
1:44 p.m. A face mask penalty gives the Colts a first down.
1:39 p.m. Rivers hits T.Y. Hilton for a first down. Refs call it incomplete, but the Colts challenge. After review - it was a catch at the 50 yard line.
1:36 p.m. Texans' field goal attempt is good and they now lead the Colts 10-7.
1:32 p.m. Watson, under pressure, throws it into the end zone where the Colts almost intercept.
1:31 p.m. David Johnson rushes for another first down.
1:30 p.m. Watson hits Brandin Cooks for a first down and moves the Texans into Colts territory.
1:25 p.m. The Colts are forced to punt after only picking up a yard on 3rd and 15.
1:24 p.m. Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Le'Raven Clark was taken out with an ankle injury early in the first quarter and is out for the game.
1:20 p.m. Watson keeps it and takes it in for a touchdown. The game is all tied up 7-7.
1:19 p.m. Watson avoids another sack and hits Keke Coutee for a 64-yard pass.
1:17 p.m. DeForest Buckner sacks Deshaun Watson for a big loss.
1:14 p.m. Rivers again to T.Y Hilton who takes it in for a touchdown.
1:12 p.m. Rivers is already making history.
1:08 p.m. Another first down with a short throw to Jack Doyle.
1:07 p.m. Colts push the pile for some extra yards.
1:07 p.m. Rivers hits T.Y. Hilton for a first down.
1:06 p.m. A short return by Nyheim Hines takes it to the 33.
1:05 p.m. Good pressure from the Colts defense held the Texans to a 3 and out.
1:03 p.m. We're underway as the Texans will start at their own 24 yard line.
1:00 p.m. So many great causes being represented today.
12:33 p.m. It's good to see DeForest Buckner back out there.
11:30 a.m. Colts inactive players for today's game include offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo and punter Rigoberto Sanchez.
The Houston Texans will be without Quarterback Josh McCown and Wide Receiver Isaiah Coulter.
11:28 a.m. Check out all of the #MyCauseMyCleats in today's game.
