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Updated Texans, Colts playoff chances after Houston wins dramatic Week 13 clash

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 on Sunday, throwing a wrench into the AFC South playoff picture. The Jacksonville Jaguars are now tied with the Colts for first place with matching 8-4 records.

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Four Takeaways From Texans' Massive Divisional Win Over Colts

The Houston Texans took care of business in Week 13 within a tough road battle against the Indianapolis Colts, coming away with a 20-16 victory for their fourth-straight win of the year, lifting to an impressive 7-5 record with just five games to go on the calendar.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 30

Texans squeeze past Colts 20-16, tighten AFC South race

All of a sudden, there is a race in the AFC South after the Houston Texans won their fourth consecutive game 20-16 on the road against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 30

Texans make AFC South race interesting with upset win over Colts

Through 10 weeks of the NFL season, it appeared that the Indianapolis Colts would be runaway winners of the AFC South. After a Week 13 loss to the Texans, that is no longer the case.

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NFL News / 5 GOATs / November 30

Colts-Texans questionable extra point ruling sparks controversy

A Nico Collins rushing touchdown gave the Houston Texans a 19-13 lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Week 13 road game against the Indianapolis Colts.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Texans’ Woody Marks suffers foot injury vs. Colts

The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are in a big divisional battle that also could have some playoff implications as the stretch of the season is here.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 30

Texans RB Woody Marks Leaves Colts Game With Injury

The Houston Texans saw one of their key offensive playmakers, rookie running back Woody Marks, leave the game early vs. the Indianapolis Colts. According to a team announcement, Marks is questionable to return vs.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 30

Texans Have Several Players Nearing Historic Milestones vs. Colts

The 6-5 Houston Texans have a big test on the horizon against their 8-3 division rival Indianapolis Colts, as the Texans will be looking to sustain their recent win streak to push their name further into the AFC playoff discussions heading into the final stretch of this season.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / November 29

Texans' C.J. Stroud Shrugs Off Injury Concerns Before Return

C.J. Stroud's return to the Houston Texans as the starting quarterback is bound to be a welcomed one, but the nature of any head injury always means mental hurdles will also have to be overcome.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Texans Announce Two Moves

The Texans announced two roster moves on Saturday, elevating CB Ameer Speed for Week 13 and placing CB Ajani Carter on injured reserve. Speed, 26, spent five years at Georgia before transferring to Michigan State for his final season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 28

Texans QB C.J. Stroud, S Jalen Pitre to return vs. Colts

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Friday (via Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle) that quarterback C.J. Stroud and safety Jalen Pitre cleared concussion protocol and will return from their multi-game absences in Week 13 against the Colts.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 28

Texans' starter who projects to be a difficult matchup for the Colts, surprisingly shows up on the injury report ahead of Week 13

The Indianapolis Colts' upcoming game against the Houston Texans is arguably their most crucial remaining on the schedule. After a rough 3-5 start to the year, the Texans have won three straight and now sit at 6-5, just two games behind the Colts and one game behind the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. misses practice ahead of critical Colts clash

The Houston Texans’ Week 13 preparation carried promising news with C.J. Stroud practicing in full, signaling progress in his return plan after his own recent injury.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 27

AFC Notes: Will Anderson Jr, Davis Mills, Colts, Jaguars, Texans

The Colts couldn’t close the game over the Chiefs in Week 12, where they lost on the road in overtime after holding an 11-point lead after three quarters.

Will Anderson News / Pro Football Rumors / November 26

Texans eyeing extension for Will Anderson soon

The Houston Texans are expected to begin extension talks with star edge-rusher Will Anderson early in the 2026 offseason, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

Davis Mills News / The Lead / November 26

Davis Mills Proved His Extension Was Worth It

Right before the start of the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans signed backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year extension. Initially, it was an interesting move, given that the Texans had just drafted Graham Mertz in the sixth round of the 2025 draft.