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Colts vs. Texans: Frank Reich makes wrong call on fourth-down
The math says Frank Reich made the wrong decision on fourth down in the fourth quarter when he handed the ball to Nyheim Hines

Colts survive mistakes as Texans fumble away final drive | Sports | kokomotribune.com
The Indianapolis Colts committed one of the Cardinal sins of the NFL on Sunday and lived to tell about it.

The Colts flew home from Houston on Sunday with a dramatic 26-20 win, improving their record to 8-4
A back-and-forth battle in the first half turned into a defensive slugfest over the final two quarters on Sunday in Houston, where the Indianapolis Colts escaped with a dramatic 26-20 Week 13 victory over the Texans to improve to 8-4 on the season.

Colts escape Houston: ‘That’s why it’s a 60-minute game’ | Fox 59
INDIANAPOLIS – At some point Sunday evening, Justin Houston undoubtedly flopped back in his recliner, dialed up the most recent highlight-filled game in his NFL career, pushed the Play button on the remote and found out how things went from perilous to euphoric in the blink of an eye so many hours earlier at NRG Stadium. Shortly […]

T.Y. Hilton has best game in two years at his 'second home' - Indianapolis Colts Blog- ESPN
Hilton had a throwback game in Houston and the Colts defense came through in the final seconds as Indianapolis hung on, moved back into tie for first.

Colts vs. Texans: T.Y. Hilton dominant in Houston again
Colts WR T.Y. Hilton: 'The agenda was to try and get me going (early) and no better place but to do here'

Justin Houston to NFL: About that safety record | Fox 59
INDIANAPOLIS – Justin Houston has a beef with the NFL. His contributions to the Indianapolis Colts’ 26-20 win over the Texans Sunday in Houston’s NRG Stadium included generating 3 sacks for the eighth-time in his 10-year career. The third one came in the fourth quarter when he looped inside and brought down Deshaun Watson in […]

Colts vs. Raiders: What this game means for the Colts' playoff hopes
The Colts squeaked out a victory over the Texans and face another huge game next week

Colts see toughness in Philip Rivers playing with painful toe injury
Rivers is dealing with a severe case of turf toe, and he was wearing a boot on his right foot after Sunday's 26-20 win over the Houston Texans.

Check out the stats and notes from the Colts' Week 13 victory over the Houston Texans
Check out a list of stats and notes from the Indianapolis Colts’ 2020 Week 13 victory over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

5 Things Learned: Colts Happily Take Needed Divisional Victory | 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan
5 Things Learned: Colts Happily Take Needed Divisional Victory

Indianapolis Colts Finally Rewarded with Clutch Efforts from T.Y. Hilton, Jonathan Taylor - Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts News, Analysis and More
The Indianapolis Colts offense flourishes early with Hilton, Taylor making key plays and scoring touchdowns in a road victory at Houston.

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Frank Reich gambles on fourth down and it almost costs Colts – The Athletic
Frank Reich gambles again on fourth down and it almost costs Colts.

Colts get the win, but are they good enough for January? – The Athletic
So good at times, so inconsistent at others. It’s enough to make you wonder about the Colts’ playoff prospects.

Colts inch closer to playoffs after another improbable win – The Athletic
Sunday's game spoke to how unpredictable this game can be, all the way down to the wire.

Colts vs. Texans: Colts need to restore Jonathan Taylor to lead RB
Colts news: Taylor only carried the ball three times before the fourth quarter, and the Colts can't afford to watch the running game stagnate when he's available.

Colts vs. Texans: Colts defense didn’t make every play, but they made the big ones
Colts defensive playmakers have uncanny ability to erase mistakes -- and bad halves of football

Colts vs. Texans: Deshaun Watson fumble saves 26-20 win for Indianapolis
T.Y. Hilton turns in another big game vs. Texans in Houston

Colts vs. Texans: Kenny Moore's crazy pick and and all the others reasons he's a Pro Bowler
Kenny Moore made a crazy interception everybody saw, and a special play most may have missed, in the Colts' playoff-enhancing 26-20 win at Houston.

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