The winless Houston Texans travel to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to face the Indianapolis Colts in a critical Week 3 AFC South showdown. Both divisional rivals enter the matchup searching for their first victory after stumbling to identical 0-2 starts to the NFL season.
Fans can watch the 1:00 PM ET game live on CBS, with streaming options available through Fubo, Paramount+, and NFL+. Historically, Houston has enjoyed success in Indianapolis, holding a four-game winning streak at Lucas Oil Stadium. That run includes a 38-30 victory during their most recent meeting in Week 18 of the 2025 campaign.
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud directs the offense having avoided any interceptions across 93 passing attempts over the first two games. However, the passing game carried a heavy burden in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals after the Texans fell behind early. Stroud threw 55 times, gaining 353 yards through the air while also leading his team with 19 rushing yards on three carries.
Tight end Dalton Schultz has emerged as a primary target for Stroud, especially with wide receiver Nico Collins sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Schultz hauled in 12 receptions for 140 yards against Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Colts look to bounce back following a narrow 33-30 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, leaning heavily on running back Jonathan Taylor, who recorded 92 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries in Week 2.
Both squads face notable roster hurdles heading into Sunday. Indianapolis will be without wide receiver Alec Pierce, who was recently placed on injured reserve due to a heel injury. With both teams desperate to avoid an 0-3 hole that historically presents a steep climb toward playoff contention, execution in the trenches and turnover prevention will likely decide the winner of this early-season divisional battle.
