Texans vs. Colts final score results C.J. Stroud Nico Collins sparkle as Houston clinches playoff berth
Texans vs. Colts final score results C.J. Stroud Nico Collins sparkle as Houston clinches playoff berth
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C.J. Stroud's rookie season has been one littered with accomplishments. On Saturday, the Texans' boy wonder secured the ultimate one, leading his franchise to the postseason with a 23-19 win over divisional rivals Indianapolis.Stroud was his usual effervescent self, firing off 20-of-26 pa ses for 264 yards and two touchdowns to shatter Colts hearts. He was far from alone, however. He received ample support in the form of wide receiver Nico Collins, who has embraced the challenge of being Houston's No. 1 receiver in Tank Dell's absence.Collins nabbed nine catches for 195 yards and a 75-yard score, two weeks after becoming just the fourth wideout to hit the 1,000-yard mark in franchise history.The Texans needed every bit of Stroud and Collins' production. Jonathan Taylor powered Indianapolis towards salvation, overcoming a heel injury to carve up Houston's defense to the tune of 188 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries.Taylor's production, coupled with some timely throws from Gardner Minshew, always kept Indianapolis within a stone's throw of clinching that much-vaunted golden ticket.But when the pre sure mounted, the Ozzie Smith Jersey Colts folded. Minshew's fourth-down effort fell harmle sly to the turf, spurning intended target Tyler Goodson as he attempted to reel it in. MORE: Stroud, DeMeco Ryans and the Texans have done it. And they did it in about as difficult conditions as po sible: by vanquishing their divisional foes in unfriendly confines. Only time will tell what Houston can achieve in the coming few weeks. But Stroud and Ryans' composure under pre sure certainly has to fill Houstonians with confidence as the Texans return to the postseason for the first time since 2019.The Sporting News tracked live updates from Saturday's clash between the Texans and Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Scroll below to see all the action as it happened as Houston punched its ticket into the playoffs.MORE: | 1234FTexans773623Colts338819(All times Eastern)End of fourth quarter: Texans 23, Colts 1911:25 p.m.:Texans record a safety on their final play. It doesn't matter, though. Because they're headed to the postseason!11:14 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS!Minshew throws the ball behind his intended target, Tyler Goodson. Would have been a first down if he reeled it in. Instead, it slips through his fingers. So too could Indianapolis' playoff hopes.11:10 p.m.:The clock is dwindling down below two minutes. Indianapolis has the ball just outside the red zone. A touchdown (and PAT) wins the game for Indianapolis. And who else are the Colts handing the ball to than Taylor. Heel injury be damned, Taylor is trying to will his team to the postseason.11:02 p.m.:You need a big play? You give it to your biggest playmakers. Minshew hits Downs, who leaves a few defenders hanging before galloping towards Houston's land. Good start to the drive.10:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!Singletary slaloms his way into pay dirt. Texans take the lead back! However, they're only able to increase their advantage to six as Fairbairn sees his ensuing PAT attempt spurn wide.Texans take a 6-point lead with 6:20 to go!: on ESPN/ABC: Stream on NFL (@NFL) Texans 23, Colts 1710:56 p.m.:Stroud and Collins do it again. With pre sure mounting, Stroud delivers and inch-perfect throw to Collins. He's up to nearly 200 receiving yards on the night. What a performance. Stroud has completed all seven of his pa s attempts this drive, bringing Houston on the cusp of the end zone.10:51 p.m.:Unbelievable throw by Stroud, who warps and bends around the pocket before sending a dove towards Collins for the first down.How did CJ Stroud get this ball to Nico Collins : The Sporting News (@sportingnews) 10:49 p.m.:Impre sive recovery by Stroud and the Texans, who overcome an early-drive sack to pick up a first down on third-and-short. Houston is approaching midfield once more.10:43 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!Gay levels the score at 17. The draw is back in play.Texans 17, Colts 17End of third quarter: Texans 17, Colts 1410:31 p.m.:Minshew finds Pittman for a first down. An unnece sary roughne s call brings Indianapolis further into Houston territory. Doesn't look the Indianapolis wide receiver was too impacted by the collision. But it could've been much worse, I reckon.10:27 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!Fairbairn splits the uprights. Texans take the lead.Texans 17, Colts 1410:25 p.m.:Stroud fires a beauty towards Xavier Hutchinson. But the pa s is into triple coverage. And despite Hutchinson's best efforts, he's unable to reel it in. Kai'mi Fairbairn is headed onto the field for a 51-yard field goal attempt.10:20 p.m.:Gay's 57-yard effort caroms off the upright. The tie is still in play. Steelers fans rejoice; a draw would send Pittsburgh to the playoffs.10:15 p.m.:Indianapolis' run game has been a constant source of pride in tonight's game. It's maintaining its rhythm on this drive, as well, with Zac Mo s and Taylor combining to bring the Colts deep into Houston territory.10:05 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!The levee breaks for Indianapolis! Jonathan Taylor finds some space, turns upfield and races down the sideline for a 49-yard score. Special mention to Alec Pierce, who made a pivotal block to give Taylor some extra breathing room to operate with. The good times keep on rolling for Indianapolis, with Minshew hitting Alie-Cox on a jump pa s as Indianapolis knots things up at 14!JT GOES 49 YARDS FOR SIX : on ESPN/ABC: Stream on NFL (@NFL) . convert the 2-point try and were all tied in Indy!: on ESPN/ABC: Stream on NFL (@NFL) Texans 14, Colts 1410:03 p.m.:Minshew makes perhaps his best throw of the night, finding Kylen Granson and delivering an inch-perfect pa s that spurns the oncoming cornerback and falls into Granson's path for 23 yards.9:58 p.m.:DeForest Buckner bursts through the trenches and brings Stroud to the canvas, halting Houston's progre s and precipitating a Texans' punt.9:56 p.m.:Collins continues to percolate. Just exploded for another lengthy gain after finding some space in coverage. He's got six catches for 152 yards and a score today.End of second quarter: Texans 14, Colts 69:33 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!Gay sinks a long-range mi sile to cut into Houston's lead. Decent ball movement by Minshew and Co., their first real foray into Texans' territory since their opening drive. Cory Spangenberg Jersey Texans 14, Colts 69:24 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!Stroud finds fullback Andrew Beck wide open in the back of the end zone as Houston extends its lead! Huge breakdown in coverage by Indianapolis there.CJ Stroud to a wide open Andrew Beck! up 14-3.: on ESPN/ABC: Stream on NFL (@NFL) Texans 14, Colts 39:19 p.m.:Collins fields a screens in the flat and rumbles onward for 32 yards, settling a few yards short of the goal line! He's accounted for 100 of Stroud's 117 yards so far. And he might have the Texans on the brink of another score.Nico Collins running ANGRY : on ESPN/ABC: Stream on NFL (@NFL) 9:16 p.m.:Singletary enjoys his first positive moment of the game, slipping beyond a few defenders for seven yards. Houston is hoping to take advantage of advantageous field position after fielding a short punt on the ensuing po se sion.9:12 p.m.:Minshew delivered an inch-perfect pa s to Mo Ali-Cox, who looked to be flying down the field for a sizable gain. However, the ball slips through his grasp and nestles harmle sly onto the turf. Indianapolis just can't get things going at present.8:59 p.m.:Houston gets the ball back after limiting the Colts' motion once more.End of first quarter: Texans 7, Colts 38:52 p.m.:Collins unable to get past the marker on third down. Looking like Houston will send the ball back to Indianapolis.8:47 p.m.:Minshew's been a bit erratic in the early moments of the game. Struggling to adapt to Houston's pa s rush. It's got the Indianapolis backup looking a bit flustered. He just airmailed a pa s attempt on third-and-long as the punt team is forced to return to the field. He's 3-of-8 for 21 yards so far.8:41 p.m.:Colts shut the door on third-and-short! Devin Singletary brought back after getting caught behind the line-of-scrimmage.8:39 p.m.:Stroud jogs past the first down marker after evading some early pre sure.8:35 p.m.:Houston forces Minshew and Co. into a three-and-out, prompting a punt. Stroud will get a chance to operate once more.8:28 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!Stroud places an arrow onto Nico Collins' plate for a 75-yard score. First play from scrimmage comes up trumps for Houston. Lucas Oil Stadium just got a whole lot quieter.CJ STROUD 75-YARD TOUCHDOWN TO NICO COLLINS ON HIS FIRST THROW OF THE GAME : The Sporting News (@sportingnews) Texans 7, Colts 38:25 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!Matt Gay opens the scoring for the Colts. Decent showing by Indianapolis early. Shane Steichen will be hoping it's a sign of things to come.Colts 3, Texans 08:21 p.m.:Minshew and Taylor combine to bring Indy ever-so-close to the red zone. Whether it's by air or ground, it seems as if the Colts are flourishing to start things up.8:19 p.m.:Minshew hits leading receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to bring Indianapolis beyond midfield. He's already netted three catches on this drive. Not too shabby for the 1,000-yard receiver.8:16 p.m.:And we're off! Gardner Minshew struts onto the field to lead out the Colts.8:04 p.m.:It doesn't get much bigger than this. DeMeco Ryans seems pretty cheesed up about it, as well.WE HERE BABY Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) 7:58 p.m.:Young money...birdman.gif Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) 7:40 p.m.:A sight for sore eyes for Houston fans. Tunsil is back. Tell a friend.CHARGED UP Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) 7:20 p.m.:Robert Woods is slated to mi s tonight's game. Represents a major blow for the Texans' offense. The pre sure will be on, especially with Tank Dell already mi sing in action after suffering a season-ending injury.6:50 p.m.:Here's a look at the inactives for tonight's clash:Our Allen Craig Jersey inactives for : Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) Inactives for Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) 6:30 p.m.:Some big figures set to return to the fore on Saturday for the Texans. Star offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil and pa s rusher Will Anderson Jr. both set to participate in tonight's clash. That should go a long way in helping fortify Houston's postseason hopes.Good news for the in a huge game today: Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil (groin) and defensive rookie of the year candidate DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) are both expected to play, sources say. Both are listed as questionable. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Game:Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis ColtsDate:Saturday, Jan. 6TV channel:ESPN, ABCLive stream:ESPN+,|With no "Monday Night Football" broadcast during Week 18, ESPN's crew of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will call Saturday night's game between the Texans and Colts from Lucas Oil Stadium.The game will also air on ABC. Lisa Salters will offers musings from the sideline.Fans can also stream the game via ESPN+ or.Viewers in copyright can stream every NFL game via .MORE:Date:Saturday, Jan. 6Start time:8:15p.m. ETSaturday's clash between the Texans and the Colts will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, the regular time slot for "Monday Night Football." The game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
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