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Colts Stumble Again: Texans Hand Indy Fourth Straight Loss

12/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Houston Texans 20-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium, their fourth consecutive defeat to Houston.
The loss drops Colts to 8-4, tied with Jacksonville Jaguars, who lead AFC South on better record.
The Colts scored under 20 points for the first time this season.
There was a controversial pass interference call against Kenny Moore II (Colts cornerback).
Sauce Gardner (cornerback)'s injury weakened the Colts' defense.

History

Historical Context

The NFL merged with the AFL in 1970, creating a unified league and establishing the AFC South division, which includes the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans. This rivalry has evolved over decades, with the Colts leading the series 41–22. Recent competitive dynamics, including controversial officiating, continue to shape the narrative and fan engagement in the league.

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Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Houston Texans 20-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium, their fourth consecutive defeat to Houston.
The loss drops Colts to 8-4, tied with Jacksonville Jaguars, who lead AFC South on better record.
The Colts scored under 20 points for the first time this season.
There was a controversial pass interference call against Kenny Moore II (Colts cornerback).
Sauce Gardner (cornerback)'s injury weakened the Colts' defense.

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