Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 16 · Reliant Stadium
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The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–24 at home at Reliant Stadium in Week 16 of the 2006 regular season on December 24, 2006. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Texans to 5–10 and dropped the Colts to 11–4. The Colts finished 2006 at 12–4 and won Super Bowl XLI. The Texans finished 2006 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 43–24 on September 17, 2006. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 30–24 on September 23, 2007. The teams split their two 2006 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 9–1 after meeting No. 10 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.
