Colts' defense shows marked improvement in 19–17 Week 3 win over Texans
After ranking last in yards and points allowed through Weeks 1–2, the Colts limited the Houston Texans to 223 yards in a 19–17 Week 3 win on 2026-09-27, recording three sacks and forcing four three-and-outs. Pro Football Focus credited the Colts with only four missed tackles.
After ranking last in the league in yards and points allowed through the first two weeks (1,209 yards and 74 points), the Indianapolis Colts held the Houston Texans to 223 yards in their 19–17 Week 3 victory on 2026-09-27 — the team’s first win of the season and first in 321 days.
The Colts registered three sacks (DeForest Buckner was credited with 1.5), forced four three-and-outs and, according to Pro Football Focus, had only four missed tackles. Players and coaches credited improved practice emphasis on communication and tackling; cornerback Justin Walley and Buckner both cited Wednesday practice and attention to detail as keys.
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