Both teams are currently 1-4 and coming off dispiriting defeats. e The New England Patriots won with 10 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Texans 25-22.
e T.Y. is the Colts' receiver. Hilton is back and the Lucas Oil Stadium roof has been opened for the first season. Sunny skies are forecast and temperatures will rise into the 60s.
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4 p.m. -- Colts defeat Texans 31-3
Carson Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for 223 yards. This includes touchdowns to Parris Campbell (TD) and Mo AlieCox (TD). T.Y. Hilton successfully recovers from injury. He catches 4 passes for 80 yards, including one 52-yarder. He was later diagnosed with a quad injury and left the game.
Jonathan Taylor was not used much in the first quarter, but his franchise record 83-yard run during the third quarter resulted in a 145-yard rush performance. He also scored two touchdowns.
Darius Leonard made an interception that led to a fumble which the Colts recovered.
Houston rookie quarterback Davis Mills was 29 of 43 for 243 yards. He also had 2 interceptions. Brandin Cooks had 9 catches for 89 yards. Mark Ingram ran for 73 yards.
Next Sunday, the Colts (2-4), will play in San Francisco. The Texans are 1-5.
3:55 p.m. -- Isaiah Rodgers grabs a interception
In securing a win, the Colts will not be satisfied with conservation.
3:50 p.m. -- Jonathan Taylor scores once again
With 4:47 remaining, he goes in at 11 yards. He now has 145 yards of rushing, and 139 in the second. Colts 31; Texans 3
T.Y., 3:45 p.m. Hilton departs with an injury
T.Y. was able to catch a 10-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Hilton fell to the ground clutching his right leg, and he was left with a broken bone. This happened one play after Zach Pascal, receiver, was knocked down to the turf. He needed medical attention.
3:35 PM -- Darius Leonard punches a ball to make a turnover
Houston's David Johnson makes a mistake and the Colts make a comeback at their 33 with just 10:08 left.
3:25 p.m. -- Colts stop Texans from downs
Houston drove to Indy 22 and failed on downs. Rock Ya-Sin, Colts' defensive back, is currently out due to an ankle injury.
3.05 p.m. -- Jonathan Taylor is involved
With 6:37 remaining in the third quarter, the running back kicks off the drive with an 83 yard run and ends it with a 4-yard touchdown. Colts 24, Texans 3.
2:50 p.m. -- Colts touchdown following a Darius Leonard intercept
With 11:50 left in the third quarter, Carson Wentz hit Mo Alie-Cox with a 28-yard touchdown. Colts 17, Texans
