Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 5 · Reliant Stadium
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–27 on the road at Reliant Stadium in Week 5 of the 2008 regular season on October 5, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Colts to 2–2 and dropped the Texans to 0–4. It was the Texans’ fourth straight loss. The Colts finished 2008 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Texans finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 38–15 on December 23, 2007. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 33–27 on November 16, 2008.
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 12–1 after meeting No. 13 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.
