Reggie Wayne had a big night, paving the way to a narrow victory for the Colts over the Texans, 19-16, at home.
Dan Orlovsky finished with 244 yards on 23 for 41 passing, one touchdown and one fumble. T.J. Yates went 13 of 16 with 132 yards passing, no touchdowns and one fumble for the Texans.
Joseph Addai rushed for 59 yards on 19 attempts. Wayne was a top receiver, catching eight passes for 106 yards with a touchdown.
The Indianapolis defense was the difference in the victory, allowing 112 yards passing and 171 rushing. They harassed Yates and the Texans offensive line with an imposing four sacks.
Texans running back Arian Foster had a big day with 158 yards rushing, 16 receiving and one touchdown.
Next week, the Colts travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars (4-10) while the Texans are at home against the Titans (7-7).
| Texans Passing Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int |
| F | 56 | T. Yates | 13 | 16 | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts Passing Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int |
| C | 76 | D. Orlovsky | 23 | 41 | 225 | 1 | 0 |
| Texans Rushing Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| A+ | 100 | A. Foster | RB | 23 | 158 | 6.9 | 1 |
| C- | 72 | J. Jones | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 |
| F | 56 | T. Yates | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
| Colts Rushing Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| C+ | 77 | J. Addai | RB | 19 | 59 | 3.1 | 0 |
| C | 74 | D. Brown | RB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 0 |
| C | 76 | D. Orlovsky | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Texans Receiving Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| C | 74 | K. Walter | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 |
| C+ | 78 | J. Dreessen | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 |
| C- | 72 | J. Jones | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 |
| Colts Receiving Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| A+ | 100 | R. Wayne | WR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 1 |
| B- | 80 | P. Garcon | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 |
| C+ | 78 | A. Collie | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 |
