The Houston Texans started the season 0-3 after losing to the Indianapolis Colts in NFL Week 3, matching last season's slow start, according to Yahoo Sports.
Yahoo Sports reported that a timeout decision by Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans during the game against the Colts was a critical error that contributed to the loss, making Houston's path to the playoffs more difficult.
The New York Post noted that the Colts were looking to win for the first time since November 2025 heading into the matchup, though the outcome of the game was not detailed in the Post's report.
CBS Sports previewed the Week 3 slate, with its writers offering predictions for the Texans-Colts game along with other matchups including Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil.
The New York Times, via The Athletic, framed the Texans' 0-3 start as one of the significant storylines heading into NFL Week 3.
How each side covered it
Left
- The New York Times identified the Texans' 0-3 risk as one of several big questions for NFL Week 3.
“Four big questions for NFL Week 3, including an 0-3 risk for Colts, Texans” — The New York Times
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported the Texans started 0-3 for the second consecutive year.
- Yahoo Sports attributed the loss partly to a critical timeout decision by head coach DeMeco Ryans.
- CBS Sports previewed Week 3 games including Texans-Colts and Ravens-Cowboys, offering expert predictions.
“How coach DeMeco Ryans' critical error vs. Colts cost Houston its first win - and maybe its season” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The New York Post provided broadcast and streaming details for the Texans-Colts game.
- The New York Post noted the Colts were seeking their first win since November 2025.
“Indianapolis is looking to win for the first time since November 2025.” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Texans vs. Colts Week 3 game?
The Houston Texans lost to the Indianapolis Colts, dropping Houston to 0-3 on the season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Why does the Texans' 0-3 start matter?
Yahoo Sports reported the start matches last season's 0-3 mark and said a critical timeout error by head coach DeMeco Ryans made the team's playoff path steeper.
What did different outlets focus on regarding this game?
Center-leaning outlets Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports focused on Ryans' coaching decision and expert predictions, while the right-leaning New York Post focused on broadcast details and the Colts' recent win drought; The New York Times highlighted the Texans' 0-3 risk among broader Week 3 storylines.
What was DeMeco Ryans' role in the loss?
According to Yahoo Sports, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans made a critical timeout decision during the game against the Colts that contributed to Houston's loss.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningNFL staff picks for Week 3: Ravens-Cowboys, Rams-Broncos, Texans-Colts, more - The Athletic
- CBS SportsCenterNFL Week 3 picks: Our experts face off on Texans at Colts, Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil and more
- Yahoo SportsCenterColts vs. Texans, Week 3 Preview: Two Winless Teams Look to Right the Ship
- New York PostRight-leaningHow to watch Texans vs. Colts for free in NFL Week 3: Time, livestream