2026 Colts schedule: Early preview of Week 3 matchup vs. Texans
The Indianapolis Colts will face the Houston Texans in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. This matchup will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, with a kickoff time of 1:00 PM ET. The Colts have a historical advantage over the Texans, but the Texans have won the last five encounters.
- ▪The Colts and Texans have met 49 times, with the Colts leading the series 33-15-1.
- ▪Indianapolis' win probability for the Week 3 matchup is 49%, while it drops to 34% for their Week 11 game in Houston.
- ▪The Texans had a strong defense last season, allowing only 17.4 points per game, the second-best in the league.
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