HOUSTON (WISH) — The Colts lost to the Texans, 38-30, and end the season on a seven-game losing streak. The Colts have now lost five straight games against the Texans. “I was pleased with the way the guys battled all day, but at the end of the day, obviously not enough,” Colts head c oach Shane Steichen said. “Turnovers hurt us and penalties hurt us. But I thought Riley (Leonard) did some really good things. He showed up, threw some touchdown passes, moved in the pocket well and made some big-time plays for us.” The Colts finish the season with an 8-9 record for the second straight season. “It was frustrating, the last half of the season for sure,” Steichen said. “That’s what’s it been, not finding ways to finish and we’ve got to work tirelessly to get that fixed. “ Riley Leonard was 21-for-34 passing for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He also had 21 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Leonard also lost two fumbles. “Didn’t play well enough when I needed to,” Leonard said. “I did a lot of good, but too much bad.” “What an opportunity,” Leonard added. “Something you dream of your entire life and every snap that I was out there, I had goose bumps just thinking, ‘Man, I made it.’ But that all gets wiped away whenever you make mistakes and got to take care of those.” DJ Giddens led the Colts on the ground with eight carries for 30 yards. Alec Pierce was the Colts leading receiver with four catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He was ejected in the third quarter after bumping into an official while advocating for a defensive pass interference call. “I thought it was pass interference and I was talking to him about that, and then I guess I bumped him,” Pierce said. Pierce went and talked to the official after he was ejected. “I just wanted to let him know I wasn’t trying to put hands on him or anything,” Pierce said. “No malicious act.” After another losing season, there was a lot of frustration in the locker room. “It just wasn’t good enough,” Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said. “That starts with me. The last half, it just wasn’t good, wasn’t good enough to go out there and win games, and we got to take that and own that and it starts with me. I could have played a lot better throughout those games and today as well.” “You lost seven straight, losing record, nobody’s happy at this point in time with what we’ve done,” Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox said. “There are no moral victories. I don’t really take moral victories. I’m trying to win every game every time we step out there.” The Colts announced they are bringing back Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard for the 2026 season. ...read more read less