The Indianapolis Colts host the Houston Texans in an AFC South division matchup during Week 3 of the NFL regular season on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM CET (1:00 PM local time). Both teams enter the contest searching for their first win of the campaign after opening the year with two losses.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Options
Fans looking to follow the action live can access the official NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which provides coverage of every regular-season matchup, the playoffs, and Super Bowl LXI. DAZN offers two primary packages for the NFL season: the Season Pro Regular package, available as a one-time upfront payment of €199.99 or through a 12-month installment plan of €19.99 per month, and the Season Pro Ultimate package, priced at €229.99 upfront or €23.99 monthly. The Ultimate tier includes enhanced features such as a Multiview screen sharing option for up to four live games simultaneously, HDR video quality with Dolby 5.1 surround sound for top broadcasts, access to alternative commentary feeds like the ManningCast, and up to five simultaneous streams across two different physical locations. U.S. viewers can also tune in via CBS, Paramount+, NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket, or Fubo, according to broadcast listings from Where Is The Game.
Injury Reports and Roster Updates
Both franchises face significant offensive hurdles heading into the weekend, with each team missing its primary wide receiver. The Colts suffered a major blow when wide receiver Alec Pierce aggravated a persistent heel injury during an overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2. Indianapolis placed Pierce on the injured reserve list, where he is expected to miss four to six weeks. To help compensate for his absence, the team recently signed veteran receiver Darius Slayton. The Colts’ passing game will lean heavily on Keenan Allen and Josh Downs in Pierce’s absence.
Indianapolis listed cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. as questionable after he missed Wednesday’s practice before returning on a limited basis Thursday. Wide receiver and kick returner Ashton Dulin is also questionable and likely to miss his second game after sitting out two straight practice sessions. Meanwhile, running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to full participation on Thursday following routine veteran rest days on Wednesday. Cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, and guard Matt Goncalves all logged full practices and are cleared to play.
Standings Context and Stakes
With an identical 0-2 record, Sunday’s contest carries immediate implications for the bottom of the AFC South standings. Neither team can afford an 0-3 start in a division where early momentum proves critical for playoff positioning. As both coaching staffs manage depleted receiving corps and search for offensive rhythm, the game at Lucas Oil Stadium offers an early litmus test for survival in the conference.
Next Scheduled Checkpoint
Following Sunday’s game, both teams will advance to Week 4 fixtures depending on the final outcome, with official league injury reports resuming the following Wednesday.
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