Texans fall to Colts, start 2026 season 0-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Houston Texans lost to the Indianapolis Colts, 19-17, on September 27, 2026, marking their third consecutive loss to open the season. The Texans' struggles echo their 2025 start, where they also began 0-3 but went on to make the playoffs. Colts kicker Spencer Shrader secured the win with a 53-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining. Houston's defense performed well, limiting Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to 68 yards, but their offense continues to face challenges with ineffective rushing plays. The Texans now prepare for a crucial Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Texans fall to 0-3 after losing to Colts, 19-17
- •Spencer Shrader kicked the game-winning 53-yard field goal
- •Texans' defense limited Jonathan Taylor to 68 rushing yards
- •Houston's rushing game struggles, with unproductive plays
- •Next game is a key matchup against the Dallas Cowboys
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Deja vu? Texans' 0-3 start means they must make NFL history to reach playoffs
"The Houston Texans lost the Indianapolis Colts, 19-17, to start the 2026 season 0-3, just like C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans' team did in 2025.
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