Offensive grades from the Texans’ 20-17 victory over the Colts

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-17 on Thursday Night Football. Now, we hand out grades to Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins and Co.

Wide receivers

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Texans offense is different with Will Fuller. In his return from a strained hamstring, the speedy wide-out recorded seven receptions for 140 yards, including two for over 40 yards. The Colts, who matched him up with rookie Marvell Tell, had no answers for Fuller.

Fuller wasn’t Indianapolis’ only problem. DeAndre Hopkins came down with a pair of touchdowns, one in the second quarter and the fourth. He finished the night with six receptions for 96 yards along with the two scores. Four of his catches resulted in first downs.

Outside of Hopkins and Fuller, the Texans did not find production to other wide-outs Kenny Stills and DeAndre Carter. However, finding different targets was not necessary. Hopkins and Fuller did it all. The result: a season-altering win.

Grade: A+
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