Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans: Nov 19, 2026

Updated
Week 11
Indianapolis ColtsColts
2-5 · Away
8:15 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Houston TexansTexans
2-5 · Home

Colts vs Texans kicks off at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT) on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at NRG Stadium, Houston.

How to Watch Colts vs Texans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, November 19, 20268:15 PM ET / 5:15 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
NRG StadiumHouston
Week
NFL Week 11All Week 11 games

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Colts vs Texans Preview

The Colts (2-5) are No. 12 in the AFC, outside the top seven and have lost three straight. The Texans (2-5) are No. 13 in the AFC, outside the top seven.

The Colts score 22.0 points a game and allow 25.7; the Texans score 23.6 and allow 24.3. The Colts are 1-3 away from home, and the Texans are 0-4 at home. Both teams are on a short week. As an AFC South game, it also counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title. Their last meeting, on Sep 27, 2026, ended Texans @ Colts 17-19.

Colts vs Texans: Tale of the Tape

ColtsAFC South division gameTexans
2-5
Record
2-5
AFC #12
Playoff seed
AFC #13
22.0
Points per game
23.6
25.7
Points allowed
24.3
-3.7
Point differential
-0.7
1-3
Road / home record
0-4
1-1
Division record
2-1
L3
Streak
L1
4 days (short week)
Rest
4 days (short week)

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ali GayeTexansDEInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
Blake FisherTexansTOutThumbOct 23, 2026
British BrooksTexansRBInjured ReserveOct 3, 2026
David MontgomeryTexansRBOutGroinOct 23, 2026
Dylan HortonTexansDEInjured ReserveAug 25, 2026
E.J. SpeedTexansLBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 28, 2026
Graham MertzTexansQBInjured ReserveAug 15, 2026
Jake HummelTexansLBInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Jalen PitreTexansSAFOutShoulderOct 23, 2026
Jawhar JordanTexansRBInjured ReserveOct 21, 2026
Jayden HigginsTexansWRInjured ReserveAug 21, 2026
Jaylin SmithTexansCBInjured ReserveOct 6, 2026
K.C. OssaiTexansLBInjured ReserveAug 22, 2026
Mario Edwards Jr.TexansDTInjured ReserveSep 30, 2026
Noah WhittingtonTexansRBInjured ReserveOct 2, 2026
Reed BlankenshipTexansSAFOutConcussion, HandOct 23, 2026
Sam HagenTexansOTInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Solomon ByrdTexansDEInjured ReserveSep 25, 2026
Alec PierceColtsWRInjured ReserveSep 23, 2026
Anthony GouldColtsWROutConcussionOct 23, 2026
Arden KeyColtsDEInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Bryce BoettcherColtsLBQuestionableGroinOct 23, 2026
CJ AllenColtsLBOutAnkleOct 23, 2026
Cameron MitchellColtsCBInjured ReserveAug 4, 2026
Carson TowtColtsTEInjured ReserveAug 18, 2026
D.J. MontgomeryColtsWRInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
Justin WalleyColtsCBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Micheal ClemonsColtsDEInjured ReserveSep 22, 2026
Sauce GardnerColtsCBOutCalfOct 23, 2026
Tyler WarrenColtsTEOutGroinOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
10Raiders3-4Out
11Jets2-5Out
12Colts2-5Out
13Texans2-5Out
14Dolphins1-5Out
15Titans1-6Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Colts vs Texans Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesColts 1-0
2025 season seriesTexans 2-0

Colts last 5

Texans last 5

Previous meetings

Colts vs Texans Key Players

Colts logoColts

Texans logoTexans

Season leaders, regular season.

This Colts vs Texans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Colts host the Giants Nov 29; Texans host the Ravens Nov 29.

Colts vs Texans FAQs

What time does Colts vs Texans start?

The Indianapolis Colts play the Houston Texans on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT).

What are the Colts and Texans records?

Going into this game the Colts were 2-5 and the Texans were 2-5 this season.

Where do the Colts and Texans stand in the playoff race?

The Colts (2-5) are No. 12 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Texans (2-5) are No. 13 in the AFC, outside the top seven. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Colts vs Texans a division game?

Yes. Both teams play in the AFC South, so the result counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title after head-to-head. Division rivals meet twice a season.

Who is injured for Colts vs Texans?

As of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27: Ali Gaye (Texans, injured reserve); Blake Fisher (Texans, out, thumb); British Brooks (Texans, injured reserve); David Montgomery (Texans, out, groin); Dylan Horton (Texans, injured reserve); E.J. Speed (Texans, physically unable to perform).

Who leads the Colts vs Texans season series?

The Colts lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Colts vs Texans game?

The Colts beat the Texans 19-17 on Sep 27, 2026 at home.

Where is Colts vs Texans being played?

At NRG Stadium in Houston, the home stadium of the Houston Texans.