The Houston Texans closed out the regular season with a victory over their division rivals the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 38-30. The Texans will take a nine-game win streak into the playoffs. A small chance remained for Houston to win the division, but Jacksonville secured it with a win over the Titans.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans is shoved by Mekhi Blackmon #29 of the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Riley Leonard #15 of the Indianapolis Colts scrambles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans makes a catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scrambles against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans tailgate prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dare Ogunbowale #33 of the Houston Texans runs the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cade Stover #87 of the Houston Texans reacts after a big hit. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cade Stover #87 of the Houston Texans upends Josh Downs #2 of the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Carlie Irsay-Gordon looks on against the Houston Texans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans show up early. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans dance while tailgating. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Woody Marks #27 of the Houston Texans runs the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Henry To’oto’o #39 of the Houston Texans recovers a fumble against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans show up early and sit in the sun at NRG Stadium. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Tommy Togiai #72 of the Houston Texans attempts to recover a fumble. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans passes the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Houston Texans offense looks over the Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A Texans fan cheers at the game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Demeco Ryans of the Houston Texans reacts on the sidelines. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans play dominos while tailgating. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Offensive coordinator Nick Caley looks in the stands. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jaylin Noel #14 of the Houston Texans returns a kickoff. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Toro waves a big flag during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jayden Higgins #81 of the Houston Texans celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans fans stand for the national anthem. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Woody Marks #27 of the Houston Texans runs the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scrambles against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans hang out and tailgate. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during the Space City game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans passes against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
K’von Wallace #38 of the Houston Texans runs out of the tunnel. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Henry To’oto’o #39 of the Houston Texans celebrates after recovering a fumble. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Mo Alie-Cox #81 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by E.J. Speed #45 of the Houston Texans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Tommy Togiai #72 of the Houston Texans reacts against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jayden Higgins #81 of the Houston Texans catches a pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Demeco Ryans of the Houston Texans waves to fans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
British Brooks #44 of the Houston Texans runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Tremon Smith #11 and Jalen Pitre #5 tackle Tyler Warren #84 of the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans signs autographs before the game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Alijah Huzzie #36 of the Houston Texans celebrates with teammates. Credit: Jack Gorman 
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans is tackled by Mekhi Blackmon #29 of the Indianapolis Colts. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Demeco Ryans of the Houston Texans and Shane Steichen of the Indianapolis Colts meet after the game. Credit: Jack Gorman
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