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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 28–16 at home at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 17 of the 2012 regular season on December 30, 2012.
The result moved the Colts to 11–5 and dropped the Texans to 12–4. The Texans finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Colts finished 2012 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 29–17 on December 16, 2012. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 27–24 on November 3, 2013. The teams split their two 2012 meetings.
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 18–4 after meeting No. 22 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.