The Houston Texans showcased their offseason investments with a 29-27 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. C.J. Stroud had an impressive debut, completing 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards. New acquisitions Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon made significant contributions, with Diggs catching two touchdowns and Mixon rushing for 159 yards.
Despite a promising performance from Colts QB Anthony Richardson, including two long TD passes, the Indianapolis defense struggled to match Houston's offensive output. The Texans' dominance in time of possession played a crucial role in their win.