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Colts’ much-needed win over Texans still leaves Jaguars in control

The Indianapolis Colts bagged their first win of the season, while two of their AFC South rivals dropped to 0-3, but the Jacksonville Jaguars remain in control.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
Colts’ much-needed win over Texans still leaves Jaguars in control
Key Things to Know
  • The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans in Week 3 to improve their record and avoid an 0-3 start.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars improved to 2-1 to maintain control of the AFC South.
  • Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdowns with a 100+ quarterback rating.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Indianapolis Colts earned an essential Week 3 victory over the Houston Texans to avoid falling to an 0-3 start this season. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars moved to 2-1 to remain in first place in the AFC South following a strong performance led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and posted a quarterback rating above 100 in Jacksonville's victory. The result leaves the Colts as the only other team in the division with a win, as both the Texans and the Tennessee Titans dropped to 0-3 on the season.

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