Texans vs Colts predictions, graded
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Texans 17, Colts 19 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Texans vs Colts? Of 10 pundits with a call on record, 9 take the Texans and 1 takes the Colts. 7 named a score; the median has the Texans by 4. The Colts won 19-17, so 1 of 10 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 36 out of 100.
Who the room took
10 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callTexans vs Colts picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsTexans 4, Colts 1
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 Texans.
Texans vs Colts score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Texans by 4, and the final was Colts by 2.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsTexans 20, Colts 17Close · 48
- Jordan DajaniTexans 27, Colts 21Close · 40
- Jared DubinTexans 20, Colts 16Close · 45
- Richard ShermanTexans 17, Colts 14Close · 48
- Tyler SullivanColts 26, Texans 23Hit · 98
- John BreechTexans 27, Colts 23Close · 45
- Pete PriscoTexans 31, Colts 20Miss · 29
- John BreechTexans 27, Colts 24Close · 48
Texans at Colts: how they came in
The Texans are 0-2 and have lost 2 straight; the Colts are 0-2 and have lost 2 straight. It is a division game. On win totals, 20 pundits put the Texans at 10.2 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Colts at 7.6 wins on average.
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana · Division game
- Record coming in
- 0-2 · lost 2 straight · 37 scored, 56 allowed
- Last games
- L 6-20 vs Bengals Week 2
- L 31-36 vs Bills Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 7th, defense 10th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 22 pundits · average 10.2 · 1 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 2 Texans games
- Record coming in
- 0-2 · lost 2 straight · 53 scored, 74 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 28th, defense 32nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 7.6 · 5 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 2 Colts games
Texans and Colts players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Texans
- C.J. StroudStarting QB · QB
2,251 passing yards · 16 TD, 2 INT · 64.2% completions · 100 rushing yards · 8 games · 7th in the NFL in passing yards
C.J. Stroud: “if he continues his strong play, the Texans will be forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL”
“And if the Texans do wind up being forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, they'll be due to pay for it in the form of making some big sacrifices around a talented roster.” the article →
C.J. Stroud: “if he just finishes like this, 65,000,000 a year and the highest paid quarterback”
“if the season ended today and you're doing a CJ Stroud contract, it's fucking 65,000,000 a year... But if he just finishes like this... I don't know how you don't make him the highest paid quarterback based on where he is on his contract.” the article →
- Woody MarksRB1 · RB
341 rushing yards on 95 carries · 2 TD · 15 catches for 98 · 8 games · 28th in the NFL in rushing yards
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Houston's running back room will once again be held down by Woody Marks as the leader in the backfield, paired with veterans Dare Ogunbowale and Emari Demercado as his primary backups.” the article →
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“So he's going to have this backfield to himself. He not only is going to get a vast majority of the carries while David Montgomery is out” the article →
- Nico CollinsWR1 · WR
28 catches for 384 yards · 4 TD · 6 games · 42nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nico Collins is going to remain WR1 as he has for the past three seasons.” the article →
“he played well in Week 1 but wasn't as good on Sunday without Nico Collins, who is expected to miss this Sunday's game against the also-winless Colts (Week 3)” the article →
- Dalton SchultzTE1 · TE
35 catches for 364 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 47th in the NFL in receiving yards
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Schultz a midrange TE2 for fantasy. (listed among late-round tight ends experts love to target)” the article →
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season with Jayden Higgons lost for the season to a torn ACL.” the article →
- Will Anderson Jr.Sack leader · DE
9.5 sacks · 18 solo tackles · 8 games · 1st in the NFL in sacks
Will Anderson Jr. to stay with Houston Texans
“DE Will Anderson, Texans ... Even if the Texans were considering dealing Anderson (they aren't), his no-trade clause would make that difficult.” the article →
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Defensive Player of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Will Anderson Jr., edge, Texans” the article →
- Kamari LassiterTackle leader · CB
1 sack · 32 solo tackles · 8 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Kamari Lassiter to record 1 interceptions
“Kamari Lassiter Comes Alive With 1st INT of Season ... And who better than Kamari Lassiter to capitalize on that opportunity” the article →
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
1,722 passing yards · 6 TD, 10 INT · 60.3% completions · 9 games · 19th in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to move to Minnesota Vikings
“with Minnesota previously linked to Taylor and currently linked to Jones, the Colts trading both to the same team could get Indianapolis something they won’t get by trading Taylor and Jones to two different teams — a first-round pick.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will carry a $46.8 million salary cap hit next season, so the Colts are likely committed to him as the starter for another year.” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
656 rushing yards on 161 carries · 8 TD · 26 catches for 220 · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to stay with Indianapolis Colts
“I don't think right now Jonathan Taylor gets traded.” the article →
Jonathan Taylor to move — “the Colts will move him before the deadline”
“The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and there's a good chance the Colts will move RB Jonathan Taylor before the deadline.” the article →
- Laquon TreadwellWR1 · WR
16 catches for 215 yards · 0 TD · 9 games · 117th in the NFL in receiving yards
Laquon Treadwell to be cut
“there is already precedent for his release” the article →
Laquon Treadwell to be 1st on the depth chart
“He figures to stay in the starting lineup in the wake of the Colts WR exodus.” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
38 catches for 275 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 84th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
“Tight end Tyler Warren is going to play a big role in the passing game” the article →
- Adetomiwa AdebaworeSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 7 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Adetomiwa Adebawore to sign a new deal
“Ade Adebare, the fourth year defensive tackle for the Colts, has had a light bulb go on sort of moment in a contract year... he's gonna get paid this offseason.” the article →
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
32 solo tackles · 8 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Every call on Texans at Colts
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Houston Texans 20 — Colts 17
I'm gonna go Texans win this one twenty 03/17.
Houston Texans to beat Colts
The next time you see Nick Shook and I, he will be recapping that big Texans win against the Colts. I'm sorry, Colts.
Houston Texans to beat Colts
I'm going with the Texans win by two touchdowns... So I I see this being a dominant dominant win for the Texans.
Houston Texans 20 — Colts 16
Prediction: Texans 20, Colts 16
Houston Texans 27 — Colts 21
I'm taking the Texans to finally register that first win on Sunday... Prediction: Texans 27, Colts 21
Houston Texans 17 — Indianapolis Colts 14
I think I got the Houston Texans winning this game 17-14.
Indianapolis Colts 26 — Texans 23
Texans at Colts Projected score : Colts 26, Texans 23
Houston Texans 27 — Colts 23
(4) Texans 27-23 over (5) Colts.
Houston Texans 31 — Colts 20
The Texans get their first victory as the offense comes to life against the Colts. Pick: Texans 31, Colts 20
Houston Texans 27 — Colts 24
PICK: Texans 27-24 over Colts
Houston Texans to beat Colts
At the Colts, Danny Dimes? You okay? Nice. You got no shot against this defense.