Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 12 · Reliant Stadium
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 35–27 on the road at Reliant Stadium in Week 12 of the 2009 regular season on November 29, 2009. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The 62 combined points were the most in any game of Week 12.
The result moved the Colts to 11–0 and dropped the Texans to 5–6. It was the Colts’ 11th straight win. It was the Texans’ third straight loss. The Colts finished 2009 at 14–2 and lost Super Bowl XLIV. The Texans finished 2009 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 20–17 on November 8, 2009. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 34–24 on September 12, 2010. The Colts swept the 2009 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 15–1 after meeting No. 16 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.
