INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts winless drought in season openers reached 11 consecutive games in Sunday’s 29-27 loss to the AFC South rival Houston Texans.
It’s becoming so predictable to watch the Colts secondary fold in crucial moments when the defense needs a stop. The secondary struggled to defend Texans’ receiver Nico Collins, who finished with a game-high 133 receiving yards on six catches. C.J. Stroud’s newest target Stefon Diggs, whom Houston acquired this offseason, scored twice and caught six passes on six targets.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson let it rip on his second drive and launched a 60-yard missile to Alec Pierce for a touchdown to give the Colts a 7-3 lead.