Spencer Shrader hits game-winning field goal for Colts against Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader successfully kicked a 53-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining in the game against the Houston Texans, clinching a 19-17 victory. Shrader faced uncertainty before the game due to a hamstring/groin issue but managed to recover with the help of the training staff. He completed his day 4-for-4 on field goals and converted an extra point, showcasing resilience after overcoming a torn ACL and MCL last season. The win was significant for Shrader, who has solidified his position as the Colts' starting kicker.
- •Shrader faced injury concerns leading up to the game.
- •He executed a 39-yard field goal early in the game.
- •Shrader finished 4-for-4 on field goals and one extra point.
- •Colts coach Shane Steichen trusted Shrader on the final possession.
- •The match concluded with the Colts winning 19-17.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — From the training room to the game winner, how Spencer Shrader came through for Colts
"Needles, deep tissue massage and compression wrap: How Colts K Spencer Shrader went from questionable to the game-winning field goal vs Texans
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