2026 Colts schedule: Early preview of Week 3 matchup vs. Texans
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Now that we know the Indianapolis Colts' full 2026 NFL schedule, let's take an early look ahead at each opponent.
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A difficult start to the schedule continues into Week 3 for the Colts, when they face the Houston Texans at home. These two teams then meet again in Houston in Week 11 for a primetime Thursday night matchup.
Colts vs. Texans date and time in Week 3
- When: Sun., Sept. 27 - Week 3
- Where: Lucas Oil Stadium
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Network: CBS
Colts vs. Texans matchup history
Including the postseason, the Colts and Texans have met 49 times, with Indianapolis holding a 33-15-1 record advantage. The Texans, however, have won the last five matchups. The Colts' last win in this series came in September of 2023.
Colts vs. Texans win probabilities in Week 3
In Week 3, when the Colts are home, Indianapolis' win probability is 49%, according to ESPN. Then, in Week 11 when the Colts are on the road, their win probability drops to 34%.
Houston Texans offseason review
With help from CBS Sports, here is a rundown of notable additions and departures from the Texans this offseason.
- Additions: RB David Montgomery, IOL Wyatt Teller, OT Braden Smith, IOL Keylan Rutledge, S Reed Blankenship, DT Kayden McDonald
- Departures: RB Joe Mixon, OT Tytus Howard, S Jimmie Ward
"While there are still questions as to whether or not the Texans will hand C.J. Stroud an offseason extension, the team did a solid job building around him." - Tyler Sullivan
Stats to know about the Texans
The Texans had one of the stingiest defenses in football last season, allowing just 17.4 points per game during the regular season -- the second-best mark in football. This unit was very good from front to back, as one of the best in football at getting after the quarterback while also ranking fourth in interceptions.
Texans players to know
QB CJ Stroud completed 63% of his passes last season at 7.0 yards per attempt with 21 touchdowns to 13 interceptions.
RB David Montgomery rushed for 716 yards at 4.5 yards per attempt last season in Detroit.
WR Nico Collins often has big days against the Colts. Overall, last season, he caught 74 passes for 1,138 yards with six touchdowns.
TE Dalton Schultz was another big target in the Texans' passing game, totaling 87 receptions on the season for 836 yards with three scores.
DE Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter: The most disruptive defensive end duo in football, the two combined for a whopping 194 quarterback pressures.
CB Derek Stingley Jr. allowed a completion rate of just 53% with nine pass breakups and four interceptions. Kamari Lassiter and Jalen Pitre each had four interceptions as well, while Calen Bullock had five.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL schedule: Previewing Colts vs. Texans games