Instant analysis of Colts’ 23-19 loss to Texans in season finale

Our instant analysis from the Colts’ loss in Week 18.

The Indianapolis Colts (9-8) lost 23-19 in heartbreaking fashion against the Houston Texans (10-7) on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, ending the 2023 season.

There wasn’t a more physical game on the Colts’ schedule than this. Despite multiple injuries on both sides, each team put everything they had into winning this game.

The Colts had no answer for the combination of C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins while Jonathan Taylor did as much as he physically could to keep the team in the game.

Here’s our instant analysis of the Colts’ season-ending loss: