Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts: Everything we know from Week 15

Final score: Colts 27, Texans 20

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Receiver Keke Coutee fumbled at the 2-yard line, and the Indianapolis Colts recovered the loose ball in the end zone to defeat the Houston Texans 27-20 Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Just like the Week 13 26-20 loss at NRG Stadium, the rematch ended with a goal line disappointment for the Texans. For the first time since 2017, they will endure a double-digit loss season. Here is everything we know from Week 15.

Keys to the game

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What T.Y. Hilton was not able to do the Texans' beat up secondary, receiver Zach Pascal was with five catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns. Houston was unable to significantly pressure Colts quarterback Philip Rivers with just one sack on the afternoon. Running back Jonathan Taylor provided 16 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown. The Texans had two fumbles on the afternoon: the first one to end their first drive of the game, and the second to end their final drive of the game. Houston was unable to procure a takeaway, having just eight on the season.

It was over when...

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On a second-and-20 from the Houston 44 with 2:29 to go in the game, Rivers hit a 41-yard pass to Hilton down to the Texans' 3-yard line. It enabled the Colts to take time off the clock and then Rivers connected with Pascal for a 5-yard touchdown to take the 27-20 lead.

Players of the game

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Deshaun Watson: 33/41, 373 yards, 2 TDs; 6 carries, 25 yards Rivers: 22/28, 228 yards, 2 TDs Taylor: 16 carries, 83 yards, TD; 4 catches, 12 yards David Johnson: 8 carries, 27 yards; 11 catches 106 yards

What's next?

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Houston falls to 4-10 and goes home to host the Cincinnati Bengals at 12:00 p.m. Sunday in Week 16. The Colts go on the road to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.