Colts' 19-17 Week 3 win over Texans spotlights Josh Downs' chemistry with Daniel Jones

The Colts defeated the Houston Texans, 19-17, in Week 3 to earn their first victory of the 2026 season even while losing the turnover battle; the article notes it was the franchise's first win with a minus-three-or-worse turnover differential since Dec. 12, 1999. Daniel Jones completed 66.7% of his passes but had multiple turnovers, while Laquon Treadwell’s 20-yard catch late set up Spencer Shrader’s go-ahead field goal.

Colts receiver Josh Downs—credited with 12 catches on 20 targets for 149 yards across the team's last two games—was singled out for his chemistry with Jones. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner provided a disruptive day and is listed at three sacks on the season. Special teams also mattered: the piece says Rigoberto Sanchez’s kickoff work forced returns that cost the Texans time on their final possession. The story also briefly previewed the Colts’ Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

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