Texans

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans wrap up their seasons at Lucas Oil Stadium. Follow along here for scoring updates.

Texans 10, Colts 0 Texans 17, Colts 7 Texans 10, Colts 7 Texans 17, Colts 14 Texans 24, Colts 21 Key plays: Zack Moss has a 34-yard run, and the Colts convert a 4th-down play. Sam Ehlinger gets sacked at the 2, forcing a Colts punt. The Colts drive into the red zone but fail on a 4th-down pass. The Texans will start from their 20. [2023 NFL Draft](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/01/02/colts-where-will-they-pick-in-the-2023-nfl-draft/69769946007/). The Texans had a 53-yard pass play on the drive. The Indianapolis Colts finish their season against the Houston Texans.

The Bears clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft with their loss to the Vikings on Sunday and the Texans' win over the Colts.

[Jaguars](/nfl/team/_/name/jax/jacksonville-jaguars) were 2-14 and the [Lions](/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions) were 2-13-1. In 2003, the [Chargers](/nfl/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-chargers) and [Cardinals](/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals) both entered Week 17 with 3-12 records and both walked away with wins. In 2006, the Lions beat the [Cowboys](/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys) in the finale and fell to No. 2 in the draft, while the [Raiders](/nfl/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders) got the No. Stroud](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4432577/cj-stroud), [Kentucky](/college-football/team/_/id/96/kentucky-wildcats)'s [Will Levis](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4361418/will-levis) and [Florida](/college-football/team/_/id/57/florida-gators)'s [Anthony Richardson](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429084/anthony-richardson) are all off the board in Reid's latest mock draft by the ninth overall pick. [Detroit Lions](/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions) and [Carolina Panthers](/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers). 2 to Chicago, followed by [Alabama](/college-football/team/_/id/333/alabama-crimson-tide) outside linebacker [Will Anderson](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685724/will-anderson-jr) and [Texas Tech](/college-football/team/_/id/2641/texas-tech-red-raiders) defensive end [Tyree Wilson](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4372533/tyree-wilson). [Bears](/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears) earned the No. [Georgia](/college-football/team/_/id/61/georgia-bulldogs) defensive tackle [Jalen Carter](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685759/jalen-carter) going No. After serving in the military during World War II, he played two seasons for the Rams (from 1946 to 1947). Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3932442/equanimeous-st-brown), [Chase Claypool](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046692/chase-claypool) and [Velus Jones Jr.](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035693/velus-jones-jr) are the only Bears receivers under contract for the 2023 season. The Bears needed to lose and have the Texans win to secure the top spot in the draft.

The Chicago Bears moved past the Houston Texans in the draft order on the final day of the regular season to lock up the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL ...

The Chicago Bears appear set at the position after second-year QB Justin Fields finished the season with 2,242 passing yards and 17 touchdowns plus 1,143 rushing yards (7.1 per carry) and eight scores on the ground. Prior to the late swap in position, mock drafts typically had the Texans selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. The Texans then rallied to beat the Indianapolis Colts 32-31 for their third win of the season, wrapping the season with a 3-13-1 record -- a half-game better than Chicago.

Here's the recap of the Indianapolis Colts' 32-31 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 18.

The Colts couldn’t put together a drive to answer as time expired. The loss secured the Colts a top-five pick in the 2023 NFL draft while also giving the Chicago Bears the No. 3 if the Cardinals and Broncos both lose Sunday. He also added a tackle for loss 5 pick and can move up to No. 7

As the franchise enters an off-season full of uncertainty, the Houston Texans ended their 2022 campaign with a win against the Colts.

[@LockedOnTexans](https://twitter.com/lockedontexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) today! - Without rookie running back Dameon Pierce for the fourth consecutive game, Dare Ogunbowale led the Texans in rushing with 33 yards on 11 carries. Even with the Texans receiving the No. Cooks' performance against the Colts may mark the end of his tenure with the Texans, where he finished the day with 106 yards on five catches and a touchdown. The potential selection of either Stroud or Young would mean that second-year quarterback Davis Mills played his final game as Houston's starter under center. 2 pick of the draft, Houston will likely take one of the top two quarterback prospects in C.J.

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With the 2022 NFL season in the books, the Houston Texans' opponents for the 2023 have been revealed.

With Houston finishing last in the AFC South, they get the last place teams in the AFC West, AFC East, and NFC West. Houston won’t know the date and times for their opponents until much later in the offseason. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Pro Bowl left tackle wants to help transform the 2-13-1 Houston Texans into a winning program and, one day, conclude his career with the AFC South franchise ...

They see I’m the best left tackle in the league.” The former Dolphins first-round draft pick from Mississippi has allowed just one sack all season, and that was in the first game of the season against the Indianapolis Colts. “That’s the next box I want to check,” Tunsil said. I pride myself on all of that.” He’s the highest graded pass blocker in the NFL with a 90.9 Pro Football Focus analytics grade. That could mean, if the Texans are amenable to writing a large check, to an expensive deal for Tunsil that could potentially fall into the $24 million to $25 million per year neighborhood. “Absolutely, you have to have insurance. Tunsil wants to break new ground in the elite offensive tackle market and, once again, become the highest paid offensive tackle in NFL history. You have to protect the quarterback. You have to pay left tackles.” I want to finish my career here in Houston.” “That’s what I want: to turn this organization around from a losing organization into a winning organization.

The Chicago Bears moved past the Houston Texans in the draft order on the final day of the regular season to lock up the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL ...

The Houston Texans will pick second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft after an insane comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18.

The Texans showed some fight in recent weeks – including one-score losses to the playoff-bound Cowboys and Chiefs and a win over the Titans in Week 16 – but the team enters the offseason with plenty of holes to fill. If they don’t love any of the quarterbacks, a pair of defensive players could join Williams and Clowney as pass-rushers drafted first overall by the Texans. Second-year QB Davis Mills started 15 games for the Texans in 2022, totaling 3,118 yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. 2 overall pick should net them a high-level talent, but it’s a tough consolation prize after being in position to pick first for most of the season. Houston turned the ball over three times – two interceptions, one fumble – but Indianapolis countered with three turnovers of its own. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The game was littered with turnovers, up-and-down quarterback play, and a relatively quiet home crowd in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indy offense was led by Zack ...

They now will have the number two overall pick and this loss now opens a path for Indianapolis to potentially trade up to the number one pick to get their quarterback of the future. The Texans were getting inside the redzone but he was able to dislodge the ball to force a fumble and Julian Blackmon was able to scoop the ball up for the defense’s first forced turnover. Rodney Thomas II was able to track down a Mills’ deep shot and get the offense the ball to start the fourth quarter. The game look like it was going to end Indy’s way after a Zaire Franklin put the Texans in a fourth-and-20 from the Colts’ 28-yard line. Houston was able to convert the two-point conversion to take the 32-31 lead. The Colts’ defense looked very uninterested on the opening drive of the game as the Texans were able to move the ball against no resistance to get a touchdown to start the first quarter with a quick 7-0 lead. Indy was able to force a punt on Houston’s next two drives on offense but gave up a five-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that gave them a 24-14 lead. The defense had a rough first half but was able to spark the comeback attempt in the second half. Houston was able to get a field goal on the second drive because of a kick return fumble. This was a good game for Moss to show he should be Jonathan Taylor’s backup in 2023 and Jackson was able to put on some good tape as he heads into free agency. There weren’t many positives that went on for the Colts this year but one of the bright spots was how well Zaire Franklin played in place of Shaquille Leonard. The game was littered with turnovers, up-and-down quarterback play, and a relatively quiet home crowd in Lucas Oil Stadium.

Texans coach Lovie Smith said he expects to be back next season after Houston closed out a 3-13-1 season with a win Sunday.

[Dallas Cowboys](/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys) in Week 14 to the last play before losing 27-23. What we work on each week, our game plan, has been to win the game. 2 overall pick and the Bears clinched the No. 14 when the Texans were 1-11-1. Yes, I expect to be back." "Do I expect to be back?

There is a lot at stake for the Houston Texans ahead of their season finale against the Indianapolis Colts. If the Texans lose inside Lucas Oil Stadium on ...

[@LockedOnTexans](https://twitter.com/lockedontexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) today! His top priority is helping the [Texans end their 2022 season on a positive note](https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-de-jonathan-greenard-indianapolis-colts-injury-update). [Click Here](https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/nfl/texans/news/houston-deshaun-watson-arbitrator-suspension-six-games-quarterback-browns) We’re going to go to work this week and do everything we possibly can to win this last game.” But if the Texans win their Week 18 contest, they could fall to the second pick if the Chicago Bears lose to the Minnesota Vikings. If the Texans lose inside Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, they will enter the 2023 NFL Draft with the No.

Owning the #1 pick in the draft is such a blessing for the Chicago Bears, and a Texans insider added more icing on the cake.

Remember the 49ers got a 3rd round pick, a 4th round pick, and a future 3rd round pick when the Bears moved from #3 to #2 in 2017. They should be able to wring a significant package out of the Texans in such a scenario. However, they also know there will be a long list of teams that might be eager to jump up the board to get their preferred QB at #1. Accept the possibility he’ll miss out on his QB of choice or perhaps work a trade with the Bears to swap picks. The Chicago Bears were part of some wild drama in the finale of the 2022 regular season. They know the Bears won’t take a quarterback.

The Texans fired coach Lovie Smith on Sunday night, hours after the team finished 3-13-1 in his first season.

Former coach and GM Bill O'Brien was fired after starting 0-4 to begin the 2020 season after completing six full seasons (Romeo Crennel took over and went 4-8 for the rest of the year). The Texans were competitive in games in the first half of the season, but fourth-quarter struggles continued to be a theme. Smith was the defensive coordinator and associate head coach on Culley's staff in 2021, and was elevated to head coach on Feb. 2 overall pick and the Bears clinched the No. "I'm constantly evaluating our football operation and believe this is the best decision for us at this time," general manager Nick Caserio said in a statement. "While we understand the results have not been what we had hoped for, we are committed to building a program that produces long-term, sustainable success.

The Houston Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith following Sunday's regular-season finale after only one year with him at the helm, NFL Network Insiders Ian ...

[Jalen Pitre](https://www.nfl.com/players/jalen-pitre/) and fourth-round running back [Dameon Pierce](https://www.nfl.com/players/dameon-pierce/). 3 overall) and offensive lineman [Kenyon Green](https://www.nfl.com/players/kenyon-green/) (No. Pierce, however, ended his season on injured reserve and first-round picks cornerback [Derek Stingley Jr.](https://www.nfl.com/players/derek-stingley-jr/) (No. [promoted](https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-lovie-smith-head-coach-hire) Smith to the main job ahead of the 2022 season after David Culley was fired after one year as well, in an effort to turn things around with a young, rebuilding squad. Bill O'Brien was fired amid the 2020 season (and replaced by interim head coach Romeo Crennel), opening the door for Culley, who went 4-13, and then Smith. He returned to the NFL as an assistant coach for Houston in 2021 before taking over for Culley in 2022. It's likely the club will not settle with 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. "We are grateful for his leadership and character, and we wish him the best moving forward. [Davis Mills](https://www.nfl.com/players/davis-mills/), who was drafted in 2021, and in a tumultuous 2022 campaign failed to seize an opportunity left in the wake of the franchise trading quarterback [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/) to the Cleveland Browns. "I appreciate Coach Smith and his entire family for their contributions over the last two seasons," McNair said. I will work alongside Nick Caserio throughout this process and I'm confident we will find the right leader for our football team."

As the franchise enters an off-season full of uncertainty, the Houston Texans ended their 2022 campaign with a win against the Colts. ... and they end the ...

[@LockedOnTexans](https://twitter.com/lockedontexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) today! - Without rookie running back Dameon Pierce for the fourth consecutive game, Dare Ogunbowale led the Texans in rushing with 33 yards on 11 carries. Even with the Texans receiving the No. Cooks' performance against the Colts may mark the end of his tenure with the Texans, where he finished the day with 106 yards on five catches and a touchdown. They recorded two interceptions and a fumble. Unfortunately, a pair of interceptions during the third quarter hampered his play that led to touchdowns for the Colts. One of Mills' interceptions was a pick-six to linebacker Rodney McLeod. 2 pick of the draft, Houston will likely take one of the top two quarterback prospects in C.J. The potential selection of either Stroud or Young would mean that second-year quarterback Davis Mills played his final game as Houston's starter under center. The Houston Texans ended their dreadful 2022 campaign with a 32-31 Week 18 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. He has appeared in 44 games since joining the Texans. Cooks has reached the 1,000-yard receiving mark in two of his three seasons in Houston.

The former Bears and Buccaneers (and Illinois) coach got the job under bizarre circumstances last year. A member of the coaching staff under former coach David ...

The former Bears and Buccaneers (and Illinois) coach got the job under bizarre circumstances last year. Smith, 64 led the Bears to Super Bowl XLI in 2006. In his final game, Smith scored a late win over the Colts.

"That's a great (head coach) situation to walk into," an NFL source said. "The Texans have money to spend and some good young players.

[@LockedOnTexans](https://twitter.com/lockedontexans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) today! [Click Here](https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/nfl/texans/news/houston-deshaun-watson-arbitrator-suspension-six-games-quarterback-browns) "They practically had to start from scratch.'' It's not like the cupboard is totally bare." [Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts](https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-vs-indianapolis-colts-week-18-how-to-watch-betting-odds-injury-report). "That's a great situation to walk into," an NFL source said.

Smith, one of two Black head coaches hired last offseason, became the second straight Texans coach fired after a single season.

[will have the first selection](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/08/nfl-week-18-live-updates/?itid=lk_inline_manual_18) in the draft. [in a statement](https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/1612300008618868737). [a racial discrimination lawsuit](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/01/brian-flores-lawsuit-nfl-discrimination/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13) filed last year by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores, now an assistant coach for the Steelers. A fourth Black coach, Steve Wilks, [served as interim coach](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/10/10/matt-rhule-fired-panthers-wilks/?itid=lk_inline_manual_11) of the Panthers after they fired Matt Rhule in October. We wanted to leave the season with a good taste in our mouth.” He said he expected to be retained, despite speculation to the contrary. Yeah, I expect to be back,” Smith said. [three Black head coaches in the NFL](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2022/nfl-black-head-coaches/?itid=lk_inline_manual_11) this season, along with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Tomlin and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles. That came after a 28-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Davis Mills on a fourth-and-20 play. NFL leaders have said they hope for better results from their diversity efforts in the hiring cycle this offseason. I will work alongside Nick Caserio throughout this process and I’m confident we will find the right leader for our football team.” We aren’t there right now, however, with the support of the McNair family and the resources available to us, I’m confident in the direction of our football program moving forward.”

STATEMENT FROM CAL McNAIR: "Nick Caserio and I spoke with Lovie Smith tonight and informed him that we will be moving in a different direction as an ...

We aren't there right now, however, with the support of the McNair family and the resources available to us, I'm confident in the direction of our football program moving forward." I will work alongside Nick Caserio throughout this process and I'm confident we will find the right leader for our football team." We are grateful for his leadership and character, and we wish him the best moving forward.

When the Houston Texans were looking at head coaches last offseason, there were jokes about their desire to hire Josh McCown, who had never coached above ...

The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season in charge, the team announced on Sunday.

The Chicago Bears clinched the top pick after finishing with a 3-14 record. The team fired David Culley after a 3-14 season last year and then went on to hire Smith. It is my responsibility to build a comprehensive and competitive program that can sustain success over a long period of time.”

The Houston Texans are a joke. Not a funny joke either, because that would assume this organization could be comedic — and they can't do anything right.

No team is in need of a new owner more than the Texans. Make no mistake: The Texans will find a coach, because coaching in the NFL is still the greatest prize for any football coach. This is the future the Texans deserve. Easterby left in October of 2022, which was a “mutual decision,” again a benefit that isn’t granted to the team’s coaches. Caserio will given the opportunities his coaches were not, and now he’ll look to hire his third coach in as many years to run his sad, busted organization. They’re funny the same way calling Covid the “China Virus” is funny, [which is an actual thing owner Cal McNair did in 2021](https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Houston-Texans-Cal-McNair-China-Virus-COVID-golf-16566479.php).

Now that the Lovie Smith era is over for the Houston Texans, most people are expecting the Davis Mills era to end as well.

The season ticket renewal pic is just confirmation that the Davis Mills era for the Houston Texans is officially over. Now that they have the number two pick, it’s still a no-brainer that the team will be looking at QB even if Young is off the board. What might be a little surprising is that the team made it clear it was moving on from the second-year quarterback before the season was officially finished.

David Culley and Lovie Smith were both one-and-dones. But Houston may have suitors for a rebuild that could eventually pay off.

If one had to rank the best available coach openings, a team in a very winnable division with carte blanche to select a quarterback toward the top of the draft and spend one of the 10 biggest troves of salary cap space in the NFL seems like a pretty good deal. Neither was deemed worthy of patience, despite the fact that Caserio hired Culley and Smith, and that Smith was on the coaching staff for a year before being promoted to the full-time head-coaching position. In that regard, I don’t really think the Texans are going to have a problem hiring a coach at all. In fact, it’s probably going to be a great gig. The latter had to try to maximize what may have been among the worst opening-day rosters in the NFL. In Indianapolis, would you ever feel truly comfortable, given what the owner did to Frank Reich this year?