NRG Stadium erupts as Texans secure a nail-biting 38-30 win over the Colts. Relive the chaos, critical plays, and stunning finish.

After missing the playoffs again, here are three big questions the Colts must answer during the 2026 NFL offseason.

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 38-30 in Sunday's season finale at NRG Stadium. Because the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Tennessee and won the AFC South, the Texans finished second in the division and will begin the playoffs on the road next week as a No. 5 seed. Houston will play the Steelers on Monday, Jan. 12, in Pittsburgh.

It wasn't C.J. Stroud, Dalton Schultz, Woody Marks or Jayden Higgins who scored a touchdown on the final play of the Houston Texans' 38-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

When the Jacksonville Jaguars routed the New York Jets 48-20, pundits said it didn't mean anything. And they were right. The Jets have lost their last four game

The Houston Texans have rattled off nine straight wins to secure a 12-win season and a playoff bid following a victory over the Colts.

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 10 ½. Against the spread: Colts 7-7-2; Texans 9-7. Series record: Colts lead 33-14-1. Last meeting: Texans beat Colts 20-16 on Nov. 30 at Indianapolis.