印第安纳波利斯科尔茨队克服了一次quarterback漏球和防守失误，以19-17战胜了休斯顿德州队，依靠一位受伤的踢球手。斯宾塞舒德尔在热身赛中 sustained 一伤groin injury，但告诉教练们他可以竞赛。尽管遭到了挫折，他 still converted 四个field goals，including the game-winning 53-yarder with 16 seconds left. Shrader returned this season after a devastating 2025 knee injury. Punter Rigoberto Sanchez handled kickoffs to lighten Shrader's load.

Shrader was perfect 8-for-8 this season, including three kicks of 50+ yards. The Colts' offense drove for the winning score after Houston took the lead. Coach Shane Steichen praised Shrader's range despite conservative play-calling.

Shrader expressed confidence, stating he felt capable of a 60-plus-yard kick. The victory marked Indianapolis' first win of the season and their first over the Texans in six meetings.