Colts Stun Texans (And Possibly Themselves) In Comeback Victory, 35-27

The Colts played a real tough game, facing the Houston Texans. With this win, and a Jaguars loss to the 49ers, they would clinch the AFC South. They had to go 16-0, and right now, at 10-0, they were on their way. If they go 11-0 after this victory, there’s a chance.

Well, in the first quarter, it didn’t look like that at lot. On the first drive for Houston, they made Indy look like the Browns. They couldn’t tackle, and they were even paying attention of what was going on. Andre Johnson made a huge catch to go into Indy’s territory. Then, Matt Schaub made a fake run to his back, and wide open was fullback Vonta Leach for a touchdown. He didn’t drop the pass, and Houston was now up 7-0.

For the Colts, their first drive was nothing compared to Houston. They failed miserably, only getting one first down, and then just like that, it was three-and-out. The punt was away to Jacoby Jones, trying to make something out of the play. Nothing.

For the next drive with Houston, it was just like the first one: Just making the Colts look like the worst team instead of best. Houston was acting like they’ve been beating Indianapolis for years, but they’ve only gotten one win their team’s history against them. So there was Schaub, and there was his running game. Chris Brown and Steve Slaton were looking great. And they capped it off with a touchdown. At the end of the quarter, it was 14-0, and that looks like a lead the Colts should have.

In the second quarter, things were going a bit towards Indy’s side, and they were marching back. But not enough, Houston was still up 20-7. It seemed over to me, but I thought the Colts could come back. I mean, they’ve faced deficits worse than this, like when they were trailing 31-14 that one time against New England.

In the third, the Colts were coming back with a touchdown to Reggie Wayne. It was now 20-14, and the Colts were actually coming back. They actually were. This was not expected. But they were, making a comeback. I don’t think Houston fans saw it coming, but they were in for it. The Texans can lose this. But they are hungry for the playoffs, and at 5-5, they needed to win this. If they do and the Jags lose, I think they might be second in the AFC South. But if they lose and the Titans win, they’ll be last in their division. Just like the old days. So now, they need to act fast.

They didn’t,  and the Colts were making a difference. It started off with a touchdown to Dallas Clark, as it was a 21-20 lead. Then came Clint Session, intercepting a pass and going all the way for a touchdown. 28-20, Colts. From 17-0 deficit to a 35-20 lead after a 23-yard-touchdown run by Chad Simpson, the Colts were proving they can win games.

The Colts won, even though the Texans made a touchdown at the end. But with 18 seconds left in the game–and with the time left resembling Manning’s number–it was over. And it actually was.

The Colts have won 20 straight NFL games, and will make history if they win one more. And if they win another one to go 13-0, they’ll make NFL history for most regular season wins in a row. Aiming for 16-0, heck, it might work. I am waiting. It looks like a good chance. The Saints and Colts both have great chances of reaching this.

So let’s cheer on them Colts, they are making history.


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2 Responses to “Colts Stun Texans (And Possibly Themselves) In Comeback Victory, 35-27”
  • Gary Hillis says:

    Something people aren’t taling about is how Houston had over 100 yards in penalties for the second time this year against the Colts. That’s been a big problem for them.

  • James Williamson says:

    Josh, I live in Texas, and I wasn’t stunned at all. I just knew that Peyton Manning would do something. He always does.

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