Make that four in a row.
With a fourth-quarter touchdown from Nico Collins, the Houston Texans secured a 20-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts and remain one game back in the division race for first place. Sitting with a 7-5 record, Houston very well enters the conversation for the AFC Playoffs, including the wild-card race.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNick Chubb scored the game-tying touchdown in the second quarter after Collins set up Houston inside the 4-yard line. The Pro Bowl receiver finished with five catches for 98 yards, including two catches for 30 yards.
The Texans' defense once again stepped up big, sealing a win by forcing a turnover on downs with 1:45 to play after Daniel Jones had taken Indy to Houston's 31-yard line. Jones, who had been dealing with a leg injury throughout the week, finished with 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Houston's ability to contain Jonathan Taylor was the deal-breaker for any chance of a Colts' comeback. After struggling to move the ball last week in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor was held to 85 yards on 21 carries and failed to score.
"It's a big win. Big time game," Stroud said. "I thought I played really good. I thought every opportunity I had with the ball, I thought I made the right decision. A couple of plays I want back. But I thought I did a really good job of taking what the defense was giving me. I think the type of team we have, I don't have to be Superman all the time."
Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in Houston's win over the Colts, and we broke them down by offense and defense. Below are the five highest and lowest grades on the offensive side of the ball after a surprising performance at Lucas Oil Stadium.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere were a few surprises in terms of the highest- and lowest-graded players, both on offense and defense. In fact, most of you can already guess who graded out in stellar and horrendous fashion.
Here's a look at the five best offensive players below:
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.Top 5 offense
WR Nico Collins - 82.6
OG Ed Ingram - 80.3
OT Tytus Howard - 76.1
TE Cade Stover - 73.4
WR Jayden Higgins - 73.1
While the pass-blocking grades were average, Ingram and Brown graded out with elite numbers on the run-blocking side of things on Sunday. Both finished with at least an 84.1 finish while neither allowed a single pressure in pass-blocking. Meanwhile, Collins posted a 67.9 receiving grade, but an 84.1 blocking grade.
Nov 30, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates with running back Woody Marks (27) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn ImagesBottom 5 offense
RB Woody Marks - 43.3
WR Jaylin Noel - 52.8
RB Nick Chubb - 54.4
WR Christian Kirk - 59.2
RB British Brooks - 60.0
Marks was terrible as a pass-blocker, posting a 49.3 overall grade, but his hands were worse. He was targeted three times and dropped two balls, while his route-running was considered lackluster.
Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) and Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) work to bring down Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.Other notables
QB C.J. Stroud - 66.5
OT Blake Fisher - 69.9
WR Xavier Hutchinson - 68.8
OT Aireontae Ersery - 59.3
TE Dalton Schultz - 69.0
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans PFF grades: Top & Bottom offensive players in win vs. Colts
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