Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 2 · RCA Dome
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 43–24 at home at RCA Dome in Week 2 of the 2006 regular season on September 17, 2006.
The 67 combined points were the most in any game of Week 2.
The result moved the Colts to 2–0 and dropped the Texans to 0–2. The Texans finished 2006 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Colts finished 2006 at 12–4 and won Super Bowl XLI.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 31–17 on November 13, 2005. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 27–24 on December 24, 2006.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 9–0 after meeting No. 9 since 2002 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
Dan Quinn confirmed Lane will miss the season with a fractured and dislocated ankle. Washington placed the receiver and returner on IR October 6.
