Arrr! Them Texans be securin' a playoff spot as they thwart the Colts' late assault. Indianapolis be walkin' the plank, matey!
2024-01-06
Ye scurvy landlubbers! The Houston Texans be havin' their first playoff voyage since 2019, by bravely wardin' off the Indianapolis Colts, sendin' 'em to Davy Jones' locker in the process. Aye, the Colts be walkin' the plank!
In a comedic and entertaining 17th-century pirate language, the first NFL playoff game was described as a good one. The Houston Texans emerged victorious, securing their spot in the playoffs and ending the Indianapolis Colts' season. The Texans' win came on the road, with a score of 23-19, in the rookie season of C.J. Stroud and the first year as a head coach for DeMeco Ryans.The Colts had a chance to score in the final moments of the game, but their fourth-down attempt fell short when Tyler Goodson dropped a pass from Gardner Minshew. Despite the absence of Jonathan Taylor, who had an impressive 188 rushing yards in the season, the Colts could not overcome the deficit.
The Texans took a safety in the final seconds of the game, making it 23-19, and the Colts' desperate lateral play on the free kick failed. The Texans wasted no time in their first offensive play, as Stroud connected with Nico Collins for a 75-yard touchdown. Both teams then went on a streak of punts before Houston scored again, this time with Andrew Beck's one-yard touchdown.
The Colts managed to close the gap with a field goal before halftime and then tied the game in the second half with a pass to Mo Allie-Cox. However, a missed field goal by Matt Gay gave Houston the opportunity to take the lead with a 51-yard field goal from Ka'imi Fairbairn. Gay redeemed himself with a field goal to tie the game, but the Texans responded with a touchdown by Devin Singletary, making it 23-17.
Fortunately for the Texans, they avoided a crisis and secured their victory. Nico Collins had an exceptional game, tying his career-high with nine catches and racking up 195 yards. This victory marks the Texans' first playoff appearance since 2019, and they have a chance to clinch the AFC South if the Jacksonville Jaguars lose. The Colts finish the season with a 9-8 record and a promising future with Anthony Richardson returning as their quarterback.