In a pivotal AFC South showdown, the Houston Texans edged the Indianapolis Colts with a narrow 20-16 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium. Quarterback C.J. Stroud played a crucial role in leading the Texans, who continue to strengthen their playoff aspirations while the Colts grapple with consecutive losses that have derailed their season. Despite a promising start, the Colts were unable to recover from a fourth-quarter touchdown by the Texans, marking their first home loss of the season and raising concerns about their playoff chances. The defeat has prompted introspection within the Colts organization, as they seek to regain their footing ahead of an upcoming matchup against Jacksonville.