Peyton Manning threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Colts to a 30-to-17 win over the visiting Texans on "Monday Night Football" at Lucas Oil Stadium. Former Michigan running back Mike Hart led Indianapolis in rushing with 84 yards on 12 carriers.

The Colts improved to 5-and-2 to take over first place in the A-F-C South by a half game over Tennessee and one game over Houston, which is now 0-and-9 all time at Indianapolis.