Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton (pictured) and the Indianapolis Colts had a great first quarter and did just enough the rest of the way to hold on for a 33-28 victory over D.J. Swearinger and Texans on Thursday night in Houston. The Colts (4-2) raced to a 24-0 lead after one quarter but allowed Houston to cut it to 33-28 early in the fourth quarter on J.J. Watt’s fumble return for a touchdown. The Texans (3-3) had two opportunities to take the lead late, but the Colts recovered fumbles by Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andre Johnson in the final five minutes. Luck finished with 370 yards passing and a three touchdowns, and Hilton had a career-high 223 yards receiving with a touchdown to give Indy first place in the AFC South.
Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton (pictured) and the Indianapolis Colts had a great first quarter and did just enough the rest of the way to hold on for a 33-28 victory over D.J. Swearinger and Texans on Thursday night in Houston. The Colts (4-2) raced to a 24-0 lead after one quarter but allowed Houston to cut it to 33-28 early in the fourth quarter on J.J. Watt’s fumble return for a touchdown. The Texans (3-3) had two opportunities to take the lead late, but the Colts recovered fumbles by Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andre Johnson in the final five minutes. Luck finished with 370 yards passing and a three touchdowns, and Hilton had a career-high 223 yards receiving with a touchdown to give Indy first place in the AFC South.Patric Schneider/Associated Press