Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is expected to miss some time, but could be back later in the year.

INDIANAPOLIS — Nico Collins scored the tiebreaking touchdown on a 7-yard run with 12:38 to play, Nick Chubb also ran for a score, and the Houston Texans' top-ranked defense came up with a late stop on Sunday to seal a 20-16 victory over the slumping Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, center, is wrapped up by Houston Texans' Kamari Lassiter (4), Azeez Al-Shaair and Jaylen Reed (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

C.J. Stroud provided a glimpse of what Houston could look like in December and January if he stays healthy. A healthy Stroud and a suffocating defense could carry the Texans pretty far. Nico Collins ran 7 yards for the tiebreaking score early in the fourth quarter,

The Indianapolis Colts saw two huge calls go against them in a vital divisional showdown with the Houston Texans. With the game tied at 13-13, the Texans drive looked to have stalled until a

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre returned to the field for Sunday's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts after missing the last three games due to a concussion. And Pitre took an extra safety precaution while doing so.

Colts star defensive back Sauce Gardner might have to miss some time after suffering a concerning lower-body injury in Week 13.

For eight weeks, the Indianapolis Colts overwhelmed opponents with an incredibly proficient offense. Then Indy began its toughest stretch of the season and hit a speed bump. Pittsburgh pressured the Colts into six turnovers and five sacks.