C.J. Stroud

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans in a close Week 3 NFL matchup, with kicker Spencer Shrader delivering late-game heroics to secure Indianapolis' first win of the 2026 season. C.J. Stroud threw for 167 yards as Houston fell to 0-3, leaving the Texans needing to match NFL history just to reach the playoffs. Coverage focused on the key matchups that decided the game.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 167 yards in his Week 3 NFL game. His stat line, reported by Yahoo Sports, has drawn attention as fans and analysts debate the Texans' offensive production through the air in the early weeks of the season. Further details on touchdowns, interceptions or the game result were not included in the reports.