The Indianapolis Colts (8-3) host an AFC South rival, the Houston Texans (6-5), today in NFL Week 13 action. Both teams have intriguing quarterback storylines.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones reportedly has a break in his left leg, though he is playing. Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) is back missing after missing three games, all Houston wins with Davis Mills at the helm.
We will have live score updates and highlights throughout, so remember to refresh.
Texans score vs. Colts: Nico Collins runs for a touchdown
Texans 20, Colts 13, 12:38 left 4Q: Nico Collins runs it in from 7 yards, capping a 12-play, 65-yard drive taking 5:13.
Kenny Moore is called for pass interference on a 3rd-and-15 play, giving Houston the ball at the Indianapolis 17. Colts coach Shane Steichen is irate that delay of game is not called against the Texans.
Colts score vs. Texans: Tyler Warren scores a touchdown
Colts 13, Texans 13, 2:51 left 3Q: Daniel Jones hits Tyler Warren — who had been ill during the weekend — from 12 yards.
The Colts get the ball at the Houston 12 as Alec Pierce is interfered with on 3rd-and-19. That’s a 32-yard penalty.
Josh Downs keeps his feet in for a 34-yard catch on 3rd down.
Texans score vs. Colts: Houston scores on first drive of second half
Texans 13, Colts 6, 6:47 left 3Q: Ka’imi Fairbairn hits a 43-yard field goal after an Adetomiwa Adebawore sack on 3rd down. Houston is starting to dominate time of possession (24+ minutes to 14+ for Indy), converting 3 3rd-down plays on the drive, which uses more than 8 minutes.
Colts halftime score vs. Texans
Texans 10, Colts 6: C.J. Stroud’s Hail Mary pass at the end of the half falls incomplete. Colts receiver Alec Pierce knocks down the pass.
Texans score vs. Colts: Nick Chubb gives Texans the lead
Texans 10, Colts 6, 5:08 left 2Q: Nick Chubb runs 4 yards for a touchdown. Houston running back Woody Marks, who had left the game with an ankle injury, runs for 16 yards.
Colts score vs. Texans: Alec Pierce scores a touchdown
Colts 6, Texans 3, 8:41 left 2Q: Alec Pierce catches the Daniel Jones pass in the back of the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown. Michael Badgley misses the PAT off the upright. Jones has two completions to Pierce on that drive for 38 yards.
Cam Bynum grabs an interception
10:05 left 2Q: C.J. Stroud overthrows his receiver, and safety Cam Bynum gets his 3rd interception of the season. The Colts are at Houston’s 42.
Colts score vs. Texans: Colts fail on downs
10:11 left 2Q: The ball squirts through Tyler Warren’s hands on a 4th-and-1 play. Jonathan Taylor recovers, but he’s smashed in the backfield. Houston’s ball at its 11.
The Colts start their drive with a 33-yard screen pass from Daniel Jones to Jonathan Taylor to Houston’s 30.
Colts get a first down! But that’s it
:36 left 1Q: The Colts gain 1 1st down but stall again. Houston has the ball at its 17 after a punt.
Colts sack C.J. Stroud, force Texans to punt
2:48 left 1Q: Chris Wormley sacks Houston’s C.J. Stroud. After Houston’s punt, the Colts start at their 23.
Texans sack Daniel Jones for another 3-and-out
5:34 left 1Q: Sheldon Rankins sacks Daniel Jones on 3rd down. Houston takes over at its 33 after a punt.
Texans score vs. Colts today: Ka’imi Fairbairn kicks a field goal
Texans 3, Colts 0, 7:55 left 1Q: Ka’imi Fairbairn knocks in a 23-yard field goal after Grover Stewart bats down a 3rd-down C.J. Stroud pass.
Houston’s drive is extended by Colts illegal contact penalty (Jaylon Jones) on 3rd down inside the 10.
Sauce Gardner down with injury
Newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner leaves after Houston’s second play from scrimmage. He’s putting no weight on his left leg and is listed as questionable with a calf injury. (Update: He is on the Colts sideline in street clothes and a walking boot.)
Colts score vs. Texans today: Colts go 3-and-out again
14:07 left 1Q: Indianapolis goes 3-and-out for their fifth consecutive drive, dating to last week’s overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. After Rigoberto Sanchez’s punt, Houston takes over at its 32.
The Colts win the coin toss and receive the opening kickoff.
Who do the Colts play in NFL Week 13? Start time for Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans today, Nov. 30, in NFL Week 13
Where to watch Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts game on TV today, Nov. 30, 2025? How to watch NFL Week 13 football game live
Don’t miss NFL action with a free Fubo trial
NFL odds Week 13: Are the Indianapolis Colts favored against the Houston Texans on today, Nov. 30?
Colts-Texans storylines in NFL Week 13
Alex Smith discusses Daniel Jones’ leg injury
ESPN analyst Alex Smith knows leg injuries. Here’s what he says about the Colts’ Daniel Jones.
Check out the Colts’ My Cause, My Cleats
Colts fans are equipped for the weather
NFL Week 13 schedule; NFL Thanksgiving schedule
Watch the NFL with a free Fubo trial
Who has a bye in Week 13?
No teams have an NFL Week 13 bye.
Indianapolis Colts 2025 schedule
Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown cover the Colts all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Colts Insider newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts live updates, score, highlights today: Colts, Texans in tight AFC South battle
Reporting by Scott Horner, Nathan Brown, Joel A. Erickson and Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
