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Takeaways From Colts' Devastating Loss vs. Texans
- Colts fall 20-16 to the Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium, dropping their record to a critical point in the AFC South race.
- Daniel Jones passed for 201 yards with two touchdowns, yet the Colts struggled when Houston pressured him.
- Jonathan Taylor totaled 85 rushing yards and 36 receiving yards but did not score, as Houston limited big plays.
- Receivers Pittman and Downs dropped multiple passes, stalling key drives for the Colts.
- Colts' offensive line was out-physicaled early but settled later, allowing only one sack and aiding the running game.
- Sauce Gardner suffered a calf strain early, removing a top defender from Indy’s secondary.
- Houston's defense limited Colts' big plays and forced Jones to beat them under pressure.
- Colts needed DeForest Buckner back ASAP to bolster the run defense and interior pressure.
- Coaching decisions drew scrutiny after the coin toss choice to receive, limiting second-half possessions.
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