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Game Blog | Colts fail on potential game-winning drive, drop crucial game to Texans 23-20

The Houston Texans (5-2) host the Indianapolis Colts (4-3) during Week 8 of the NFL season. Follow the game all afternoon long with live updates.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans host the Indianapolis Colts during Week 8 of the NFL season.

The AFC South-leading Houston Texans look to bounce back against the second-place Indianapolis Colts, winners of two straight, when they meet for the second time this season. 

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud will attempt to get back on track after throwing for a career-low 86 yards without a TD pass in last week's loss to Green Bay. 

The Texans should rely heavily on Joe Mixon after he ran for a season-high 159 yards in Houston's Week 1 win.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Keep it here all game long for live updates as they happen. 

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FOURTH QUARTER

  • 0:01 — Anthony Richardson scrambles, but is sacked and the game is over.
    • FINAL: Texans 23, Colts 20
  • 0:14 — Anthony Richardson passes up the middle for some reason, connects with Trey Sermon for a first down, then immediately runs to spike the ball. He does so successfully, but with only one second left.
  • 0:18 — On 3rd and 10, Anthony Richardson cannot connect with Josh Downs, bringing up 4th down.
  • 0:27 — Anthony Richardson passes, but can't connect with Will Mallory.
  • 0:50 — Anthony Richardson scrambles and takes off for a 26-yard run, but he doesn't get out of bounds and the clock keeps running.
  • 1:47 — The Texans take time off the clock and force the Colts to use up their timeouts.
  • 2:00 — Rigoberto Sanchez punts 47 yards.
  • 2:25 — On 3rd and long, Anthony Richardson is sacked for an 8-yard loss, bringing up fourth down and the two-minute warning.
  • 3:07 — The Texans botch a lateral pass, causing a fumble that is recovered by the Colts' Dayo Odeyingbo. 
  • 3:07 — The Texans have marched down the field and make it to the red zone.
  • 8:32 — Jonathan Taylor gets the call and gets a 1-yard touchdown run. Matt Gay's PAT is good. It's now a three-point game.
    • SCORE: Texans 23, Colts 19
  • 9:27 — Anthony Richardson hurls another deep pass, this time to Josh Downs, who IS able to haul it in for what is originally called a touchdown. After official review, the call is reversed and the Colts have a first down at the Texans 1-yard line.
  • 9:32 — Anthony Richardson hurls a deep pass to Tyler Goodson, who is wide-open in the end zone, but Goodson cannot haul it in, bringing up another third down.
  • 10:05 — After failing to convert nine-straight third downs, the Colts FINALLY advance the ball on third down when Anthony Richardson finds Alec Pierce up the middle for an 11-yard pass. 
  • 11:17 — Richardson passes again, this time to Josh Downs, who makes the grab for a 13-yard gain and another first down!
  • 11:43 — Anthony Richardson finds Michael Pittman for a 16-yard gain and a first down.
  • 12:21 — Anthony Richardson is back in the game and hands off to Jonathan Taylor, who runs for a 1-yard gain.
  • 12:21 — Fairbairn's 34-yard field goal try is good, extending the Texans' lead.
    • SCORE: Texans 23, Colts 13
  • 13:04  — Kenny Moore comes up with a huge play and forces a Texans fourth down.
  • 13:47 — Joe Mixon gets the call on 2nd and 8, rushing for a 6-yard gain.
  • 15:00 — On 2nd and 19, C.J. Stroud passes to Metchie for a 28-yard gain, bringing the Texans to the Colts 21-yard line.
  • 15:00 — The Texans are called for a false start after Laremy Tunsil jumps early.

THIRD QUARTER

  • 0:08 — The third quarter ends after Grover Stewart stops Joe Mixon for a loss of 4 yards.
  • 0:53 — Joe Mixon gets the call and runs for a 14-yard gain and another Texans first down.
  • 1:32 — Under pressure, C.J. Stroud finds Tank Dell for a 12-yard gain and a Texans first down.
  • 2:01 — C.J. Stroud passes to Joe Mixon for a gain of 4 yards, but Stefon Diggs is injured on the play.
  • 2:01 — Matt Gay kicks a 37-yard field goal.
    • SCORE: Texans 20, Colts 13
  • 2:42 — Jonathan Taylor gets the call on 3rd and Goal, but only runs for a 5-yard gain.
  • 3:31 — Anthony Richardson scrambles out of the pocket, but makes it back to the line of scrimmage before he's brought down. The play is ruled a sack.
  • 3:41 — On 2nd and Goal, Anthony Richardson finds Alec Pierce in the end zone, but the touchdown is nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty against Michael Pittman.
  • 5:10 — Jonathan Taylor gets the call and breaks free for a HUGE 28-yard gain, bringing the offense into the red zone.
  • 5:50 — The Colts initially line up for a punt, but the Texans are flagged for a defensive offsides. So the Colts decide to go for it on 4th and 3. Anthony Richardson keeps it, and gets the first down after a 12-yard run!
  • 6:01 — On 3rd and 8, Anthony Richardson cannot connect with Josh Downs, bringing up ANOTHER Colts fourth down.
  • 7:52 — Jonathan Taylor runs for a 13-yard gain and a quick first down.
  • 7:55 — Fairbairn comes out for a 35-yard field goal, nails it, and extends the Texans lead. 
    • SCORE: Texans 20, Colts 10
  • 7:55 — On 3rd and 6, C.J. Stroud can't connect with Ogunbowale, bringing up fourth down.
  • 9:34 — C.J. Stroud airs it out to Stefon Diggs for a 49-yard gain, bringing the Texans to the Colts' 20-yard line.
  • 9:57 — C.J. Stroud hits Xavier Hutchinson for a 19-yard gain and a Texans first down.
  • 10:38 — Joe Mixon gets the call again, but this time takes it 10 yards.
  • 11:19 — The Texans take over at their own 8-yard line. Joe Mixon gets the call but is stopped by Julian Blackmon for a loss of six yards.
  • 12:12 — The Colts line up to go for it on fourth down, but instead try to get the Texans to jump offside. The attempt is unsuccessful and Indianapolis takes a delay of game penalty before sending Rigoberto Sanchez out to punt.
  • 12:12 — Anthony Richardson is sacked and briefly loses the ball before recovering and taking a six-yard loss.
  • 12:50 — On 2nd and 13, Anthony Richardson passes to Adonai Mitchell for a 9-yard gain.
  • 13:11 — Jonathan Taylor runs for what was initially a 12-yard gain and a first down, but the play is called back when Michael Pittman is called for offensive holding.
  • 13:51 — Out of the shotgun, Anthony Richardson passes to Kylen Granson for a 4-yard gain.
  • 14:28 — Anthony Richardson initially runs for a 3-yard gain, but then laterals it to Josh Downs, who takes it for a 13-yard gain and another Colts first down!
  • 15:00 — Jonathan Taylor gets the call and runs right for a 13-yard gain and a Colts first down!
  • 15:00 — The Colts receive the second half kickoff, but Fairbairn's kick goes for a touchback. Indianapolis takes over at their own 30-yard line.

SECOND QUARTER

  • HALFTIME: Texans 17, Colts 10
  • 0:11 — Anthony Richardson takes a knee to end the first half.
  • 0:17 — C.J. Stroud immediately finds Tank Dell in the endzone for a touchdown. Fairbairn's PAT is good.
    • SCORE: Texans 17, Colts 10
  • 0:23 — Anthony Richardson is intercepted by J. Pitre, who returns it to the Colts' 7-yard line.
  • 0:39 — Shane Steichen elects not to take a timeout, Anthony Richardson can't connect with Michael Pittman. 
  • 1:00 — Jonathan Taylor gets the handoff and runs for a 7-yard gain.
  • 1:07 — The Colts take over after a punt at their own 5-yard line.
  • 1:13 — DeForest Buckner sacks C.J. Stroud for a loss of 9 yards, bringing up fourth down.
  • 2:00 — Joe Mixon runs for a 2-yard gain on the Texans' first down.
  • 2:10 — C.J. Stroud finds Stefon Diggs for a short 6-yard gain, but enough for a first down, bringing up the two-minute warning.
  • 3:36 — On first down, Joe Mixon runs for a gain of 4 yards.
  • 4:11 — C.J. Stroud connects with Schultz, who takes it 17 yards before being pushed out of bounds.
  • 4:53 — C.J. Stroud starts the drive with a 5-yard pass to Stover.
  • 5:06 — The Colts cannot advance the chains once again and are stopped for their third consecutive three-and-out.
  • 6:03 — It's another Texans three-and-out. C.J. Stroud can't connect with Stefon Diggs.
  • 6:51 — Joe Mixon gets the call again, but E.J. Speed comes up with a HUGE stop and tackles Mixon for a 1-yard loss.
  • 7:29 — The Texans take over at their own 45-yard line. Joe Mixon runs right for a 3-yard gain.
  • 7:53 — Anthony Richardson tries to find Josh Downs, but he's under pressure and the referees rule it a sack instead. On 4th and 17, Rigoberto Sanchez punts it 54-yards. 
  • 8:00 — Two straight Anthony Richardson incomplete passes bring up 3rd and 10 for the Colts at their own 18-yard line.
  • 8:04 — The Colts defense comes up with a huge fourth down stop, bringing out the Texans' punt unit after a three-and-out.
  • 10:04 - Timeout called.
  • 10:04 - Joe Mixon rushes up the middle for 14 yards and scores a touchdown. Jarrett Patterson was injured during the play.
  • 10:51 - C.J. Stroud passes a short left to Joe Mixon pushed out of bounds at IND 14 for 11 yards.
  • 12:17 - C.J. Stroud passes a short right to Robert Woods to IND 25 for 13 yards.
  • 13:44 - C.J. Stroud passes a short left to Stefon Diggs to IND 34 for 3 yards.
  • 15:00 - C.J. Stroud passes a short right to Joe Mixon pushed out of bounds at IND 44 for 8 yards.

FIRST QUARTER

  • END Q1: Colts 10, Texans 3
  • 0:09 - C.J. Stroud passes a short left to Dalton Schultz to HST 48 for 16 yards.
  • SCORE: Colts 10, Texans 3
  • 0:50 - Anthony Richardson passes a deep left to Josh Downs for 69 yards and scores a touchdown. Matt Gay's extra point is good.
  • 2:24 - Jonathan Taylor rushes up the middle to IND 30 for 8 yards.
  • 3:02 - Timeout called.
  • 4:00 - C.J. Stroud sacked at HST 28 for -9 yards.
  • 5:34 - C.J. Stroud passes a short middle to Dalton Schultz to HST 38 for 16 yards.
  • 6:20 - Timeout called.
  • 6:32 - Anthony Richardson passes an incomplete short left to Adonai Mitchell.
  • 7:49 - Anthony Richardson scrambles right end to HST 48 for 11 yards.
  • 8:14 - A penalty is called on Quenton Nelson for a false start.
  • 8:14 - Timeout called.
  • 8:25 - C.J. Stroud passes an incomplete short right to Dalton Schultz.
  • 10:00 - Matt Gay kicks 66 yards from IND 35 to HST -1. Dameon Pierce to HST 32 for 33 yards.
  • SCORE: Colts 3, Texans 3
  • 10:00 - Timeout called.
  • 10:00 - Matt Gay's 46 yard field goal is good.
  • 10:20 - Anthony Richardson passes an incomplete deep left to Mo Alie-Cox.
  • 11:06 - Anthony Richardson passes an incomplete deep right to Michael Pittman Jr.
  • SCORE: Texans 3, Colts 0
  • 11:15 - Timeout called.
  • 11:15 - Ka'imi Fairbairn's 35 yard field goal is good.
  • 12:09 - C.J. Stroud passes an incomplete deep middle to John Metchie III.
  • 12:52 - C.J. Stroud passes a short middle to Stefon Diggs to IND 21 for 16 yards.
  • 14:50 - C.J. Stroud pass short left to Joe Mixon pushed out of bounds at IND 48 for 9 yards.
  • 14:53 - Timeout called.
  • 15:00 - Matt Gay kicks 67 yards from IND 35 to HST -2. Dameon Pierce pushed out of bounds at HST 43 for 45 yards. Trevor Denbow was injured during the play.

PRE-GAME

12:15 p.m. 

12:08 p.m.

11:44 a.m.

11:30 a.m. 

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