In a fiery divisional showdown, the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts each looked to establish the running game early. Houston continued to lean on the physicality of Joe Mixon, who finished drives with power. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor made sure the first tackler rarely brought him down. After yet another huge defensive performance, the Texans made sure to secure a 20-23 win in celebration of Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Johnson.

Team Analyst/Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris recapped the Week 8 victory over the Colts with 18 key notes.  

Houston held on for a 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. chased down Anthony Richardson as the QB attempted to throw a hail mary on the final play of the game.

Despite missing 2 ½ games because of an ankle injury, Mixon's four 100-yard games ties Baltimore's Derrick Henry for the most in the NFL this season.

Los Texans ganaron contra sus rivales, los Indianapolis Colts. Ahora, ellos tienen un viaje a Nueva York en Halloween.

Texans Team Analyst/Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris dives into a 23-20 home win over the Colts

He did it again: running back Joe Mixon eclipsed the 100-yard mark in a game for the fourth time in 2024. On Sunday, he and the Texans defeated the Colts at NRG Stadium.

Fans certainly get their money's worth at Texans home games. Houston is undefeated at NRG stadium and all the games have gone down to the wire.

The Houston Texans defense was exceptional against the pass in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium.

Watch the Houston Texans' top plays vs. the Indianapolis Colts from Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

Watch highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans during the 2024 NFL season.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon's best plays from his 134-yard game vs. the Indianapolis Colts during Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud addressed the media after his team knocked off the Colts 23-20 on Sunday.

DeMeco Ryans addresses the media following his team's 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Houston Texans halt the Indianapolis Colts Hail Mary attempt with a sack-fumble to end the game 23-20.

Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter comes up with a clutch sack on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon finishes 13-yard gash with a hit-stick against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon's bruising run goes for 21 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn's 34-yard field goal boosts the Texans' lead 23-13 over the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie snags a career long 28-yard reception following a quarterback C.J. Stroud roll-out against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans linebacker Jake Hansen corrals Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson for a sack.

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn gives the Texans a 20-10 lead over the Indianapolis Colts following a 35-yard field goal.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud strikes with a 49-yard toss to a wide open wide receiver Stefon Diggs against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson makes an unreal diving grab for 19 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's touchdown pass to wide receiver Tank Dell gives the Texans a 16-10 lead over the Indianapolis Colts before halftime.

The Houston Texans made roster moves.

The Houston Texans made roster moves.

Houston Texans Executive Vice President/General Manager Nick Caserio met with the Texans Radio Crew, and the Battle Red showdown on Sunday Night Football inches one day closer.

The Houston Texans made roster moves.

The Houston Texans are getting set for a 7-1 Detroit Lions squad. Those two will square off on Sunday Night Football at NRG Stadium this weekend. 

Houston Texans fans had questions about the O-line, the jerseys the team will wear against the Dallas Cowboys and a whole lot more. Drew Dougherty of Texans TV answered them.

All the ways you can watch, stream, and tune-in to the Texans Battle Red game against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium on November 10.

The Houston Texans will wear their Battle Red uniforms on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions.

The Houston Texans stumbled in the second half of their Thursday nighter at New York, falling to the Jets, 21-13.

Thursday's loss to the Jets meant the Texans moved across the halfway point of the season with a 6-3 record, still leading the division with all sorts of wonderful possibilities ahead of them.But record and standings aside, they know they need to flat-out play better to get to where they want to go.

Team Analyst/Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris recapped a few of the big plays the Texans made in their loss at the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon ran for a 3-yard touchdown run to cap off a 14-play, 98-yard drive in the second quarter at the New York Jets.

The Houston Texans released their inactives for Week 9, and they'll be without a pair of team captains and a few other key contributors.

When the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority announced this week that Janice McNair would be honored with the organization's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in January, I thought back to the first time I was introduced to her 28 years ago.

"I remember playing up there last year, but last year has no bearing on the game we're playing on Thursday," Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans said this week.

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Month, the NFL announced today. Anderson earned his first career Player of the Month honor after leading his team to a 3-1 record during the month of October and 6-2 overall, the team's best start since 2012.

Here are five things to watch when the Houston Texans face Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in Week 9.

Houston Texans fans had questions about trading for a wide receiver, the return of Nico Collins and Christian Harris and a whole lot more. Drew Dougherty of Texans TV answered them.

"Speaking to him, it's like anybody would be, it's tough news to hear, especially with how much he pours into it," Head Coach DeMeco Ryans said.

The Houston Texans made roster moves.

Read what New York Jets Interim Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich and quarterback Aaron Rodgers said about the Houston Texans.

The Houston Texans are doing well in the turnover differential category, and running back Joe Mixon was wearing a microphone during Sunday's win over the Colts.

The Houston Texans face the New York Jets away in Week 9, so Texans Analyst/Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris broke down the key matchups and storylines to follow.

The Houston Texans made roster moves.

The Houston Texans travel to New Jersey for a Thursday Night Football showdown on Halloween night with the New York Jets.