<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ZeKLF_0vPCusFZ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ZeKLF_0vPCusFZ00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks for a teammate during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure> The Houston Texans are heading home happy after a 29-27 win against the Indianapolis Colts in the team's Week 1 game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Texans were led by their offensive newcomers in running back Joe Mixon and wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Mixon had 30 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown while Diggs made six grabs for 33 yards and two scores. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-stefon-diggs-scores-second-touchdown-vs-indianapolis-colts" rel="nofollow"> READ MORE: Texans' Stefon Diggs Scores Second TD vs. Colts </a> The game came down to the final two minutes, but the Texans got the last laugh after wide receiver Nico Collins caught a 12-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud to ice the game. Stroud looked sharp in his 2024 debut, completing 24 of his 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Collins For the Colts, Anthony Richardson threw two touchdowns in his return to the field after a shoulder injury from a year ago. The win puts the Texans on the right foot going into the season. Their next game comes on Sunday Night Football in Week 2 against No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><hr><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-calen-bullock-grabs-first-career-interception-against-anthony-richardson-indianapolis-colts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> READ MORE: Texans' DB Grabs First Career INT Against Anthony Richardson </a> Stick with <a href="http://texansgameday.com/" rel="nofollow"> TexansGameday </a> for more coverage of the Houston Texans throughout the offseason. <h2> Read More Houston Texans News </h2> • <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-trade-talented-dameon-pierce-dallas-cowboys-trade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Texans Deal Talented RB to Cowboys in Projected Trade </a> • <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-qb-cj-stroud-growing-as-leader-says-demeco-ryans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Texans QB C.J. Stroud Growing as Leader, Says DeMeco Ryans </a> • <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-among-top-5-in-latest-power-rankings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Texans Among Top 5 in Latest Power Rankings </a> • <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-offense-has-promise-but-one-major-concern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Texans Offense Has Promise, But One Major Concern </a> This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/texans as <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-indianapolis-colts-game-recap-final-score-week-1?utm_source=RSS" rel="nofollow"> Texans Beat Colts in Roller Coaster Game </a> . </div></body>

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Texans Beat Colts in Roller Coaster Game

The Houston Texans grabbed a close win against the Indianapolis Colts to start the season.

Texans Beat Colts in Roller Coaster Game

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