HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans got quarterback C.J. Stroud back after a three-game absence Sunday.

While Stroud was strong in his return from a concussion, it was the top-rated defense that continued to carry the team in a 20-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston became the first team this season to limit the Colts to fewer than 20 points after they entered the game averaging an NFL-best 31 points a game. It’s the 10th time this season that the Texans have held a team to fewer than 20 points, which is the most in the NFL.

The Colts cut the deficit to four points on a field goal with about nine minutes left and the Texans had a second-and-1 from the Indianapolis 17 on their next possession. But they couldn’t get a yard on three straight plays to give the Colts another chance.

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