The Indianapolis Colts were set up to take control of the AFC South with a huge road win against the Houston Texans Thursday night, but their lack of downfield attack, and inability to stop the Texans’ playmakers put them on the losing end of this 17-20 final.
T.Y. Hilton was back in action, but was limited. The running game was effective, the defense was largely stout, and kept the Texans’ running game in check for most of the night. However, the Colts’ passing game was anemic at best.
They completed only 4 passes to their wide receiver corps for the entire game, and failed to take any legitimate shots in attempt to break the game open when they held the lead.