Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 17 · Reliant Stadium
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 20–17 on the road at Reliant Stadium in Week 17 of the 2003 regular season on December 28, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Colts to 12–4 and dropped the Texans to 5–11. It was the Texans’ fourth straight loss. The Colts finished 2003 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Texans finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 30–21 on October 26, 2003. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 49–14 on November 14, 2004. The Colts swept the 2003 season series.
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 4–0 after meeting No. 4 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.
