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Colts Suffer Seventh Straight Loss, Defense Crumbles Again

1/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts finished the 2025-26 season with a 38-30 loss to Houston Texans, marking their seventh consecutive defeat, as the defense faltered late and the Colts recorded zero sacks.
Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns.
Alec Pierce had four receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns before he was ejected for contact with an official.
Jonathan Taylor averaged 1.9 yards per carry.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 NFL season marked a pivotal moment as the NFL merged with the AFL, creating a unified league of 26 teams, including the Baltimore Colts and Cleveland Browns. This merger established the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC), realigning teams and introducing an eight-team playoff format, significantly enhancing the league's revenue and national television presence.

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Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts finished the 2025-26 season with a 38-30 loss to Houston Texans, marking their seventh consecutive defeat, as the defense faltered late and the Colts recorded zero sacks.
Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns.
Alec Pierce had four receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns before he was ejected for contact with an official.
Jonathan Taylor averaged 1.9 yards per carry.

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