Texans vs. Colts live score, updates, highlights from 2024 NFL Saturday night game

David Suggs

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After 17 weeks of intrigue, it all comes down to this in the AFC South. Three teams, two games and one divisional crown on the line. It can't get much better than this.

The Jaguars, Texans and Colts all find themselves with dueling 9-7 records heading into the final game of the year. At present, it's Jacksonville which would stroll into the postseason as the divisional champions due to divisional record.

Indianapolis would also advance to the postseason as a wild-card team. As for Houston, it's in control of its own fate. The reason why? Because the Texans face the Colts in a do-or-die regular season finale.

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C.J. Stroud has been sumptuous for much of the year, stringing together one of the greatest quarterbacking rookie seasons in recent memory. The Ohio State alum is approaching 4,000 passing yards, throwing 21 touchdowns to just five interceptions in 14 games this year. He'll have his work cut out for him in the form of Indianapolis' bristling defense; the Colts have racked up 49 sacks so far this campaign, the fifth-highest total in the league.

Glory awaits one of these two sides come the end of Saturday's clash. Just who? Follow along below to find out. The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Saturday night's game between the Texans and Colts. 

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Texans vs. Colts score

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Texans vs. Colts live updates, results, highlights from NFL Week 18 game

(All times Eastern)

8:28 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Stroud places an arrow onto Nico Collins' plate for a 75-yard score. First play from scrimmage comes up trumps for Houston. Lucas Oil Stadium just got a whole lot quieter.

Texans 7, Colts 3

8:25 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Matt Gay opens the scoring for the Colts. Decent showing by Indianapolis early. Shane Steichen will be hoping it's a sign of things to come.

Colts 3, Texans 0

8:21 p.m.: Minshew and Taylor combine to bring Indy ever-so-close to the red zone. Whether it's by air or ground, it seems as if the Colts are flourishing to start things up.

8:19 p.m.: Minshew hits leading receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to bring Indianapolis beyond midfield. He's already netted three catches on this drive. Not too shabby for the 1,000-yard receiver.

8:16 p.m.: And we're off! Gardner Minshew struts onto the field to lead out the Colts.

8:04 p.m.: It doesn't get much bigger than this. DeMeco Ryans seems pretty cheesed up about it, as well.

7:58 p.m.: Young money...

7:40 p.m.: A sight for sore eyes for Houston fans. Tunsil is back. Tell a friend.

7:20 p.m.: Robert Woods is slated to miss tonight's game. Represents a major blow for the Texans' offense. The pressure will be on, especially with Tank Dell already missing in action after suffering a season-ending injury.

6:50 p.m.: Here's a look at the inactives for tonight's clash:

6:30 p.m.: Some big figures set to return to the fore on Saturday for the Texans. Star offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil and pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. both set to participate in tonight's clash. That should go a long way in helping fortify Houston's postseason hopes.

Texans vs. Colts start time

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 6
  • Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Saturday's clash between the Texans and the Colts will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, the regular time slot for "Monday Night Football." The game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.