The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts have been AFC South rivals since the Texans joined the NFL in 2002. Indianapolis built a commanding lead during the Peyton Manning years, but Houston has flipped the rivalry hard of late, winning five in a row. Here is the full all-time head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and their lone playoff clash.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Indianapolis leads 32-15-1
- All-time series (including playoffs): Indianapolis leads 33-15-1
- Postseason: Indianapolis leads 1-0
- Current streak: Houston has won 5 straight, most recently 38-30 on Jan 4, 2026
- First meeting: 2002 (Texans inaugural season)
Last 10 Meetings
Houston has owned the recent series, going 6-3-1 over the last 10 with five straight wins.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | Colts 30 at Texans 38 | Texans |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Texans 20 at Colts 16 | Texans |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Colts 20 at Texans 23 | Texans |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Texans 29 at Colts 27 | Texans |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Texans 23 at Colts 19 | Texans |
| Sep 17, 2023 | Colts 31 at Texans 20 | Colts |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Texans 32 at Colts 31 | Texans |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Colts 20 at Texans 20 (OT) | Tie |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Colts 31 at Texans 0 | Colts |
| Oct 17, 2021 | Texans 3 at Colts 31 | Colts |
2026 Matchups
The Texans and Colts meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC South.
- Week 3: Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 – Texans at Colts
- Week 11: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 – Colts at Texans
Postseason History
Houston and Indianapolis have met once in the playoffs.
- Jan 5, 2019 – 2018 AFC Wild Card: Colts 21, Texans 7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Texans and Colts?
Indianapolis leads the regular-season series 32-15-1 and won the only playoff meeting, so the Colts lead 33-15-1 including the postseason. Houston has closed the gap fast, winning five straight.
When do the Texans and Colts play in 2026?
Twice – Week 3 on Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, and Week 11 on Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 in Houston.
Have the Texans and Colts ever met in the playoffs?
Once – the 2018 AFC Wild Card, when Indianapolis won 21-7 in Houston.
