The Aporia · How to watch Texans vs. Colts for free in NFL Week 3: Time, livestream

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The Houston Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, face the Indianapolis Colts, guided by Daniel Jones, in a crucial Week 3 NFL game on September 27 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Both teams have yet to win this season; the Texans lost their last two games against the Ravens and Chiefs. Viewers can watch the game for free using DIRECTV's five-day trial service.

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On September 27, the Houston Texans faced the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in a crucial NFL Week 3 matchup. The game was significant as both teams entered with identical 0-2 records and were battling to avoid an early-season losing streak that historically makes playoff qualification challenging. Despite oddsmakers giving Houston a slight edge of -2.5 points, the Texans struggled mightily against the Colts' defense, finishing with just 223 total yards in a 19-17 loss. The Texans' offense, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud and hindered by injuries to key players like wide receiver Nico Collins, managed only 60% completion rate and averaged 3.6 yards per carry. This performance was particularly surprising given that the Colts had been allowing a league-worst 37 points per game coming into the contest. Both teams now face significant pressure as they aim to turn their seasons around in the upcoming games.

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Levy, M. (2026, September 27). How to watch Texans vs. Colts for free in NFL Week 3: Time, livestream. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/how-to-watch-texans-vs-colts-live-for-free-in-nfl-week-3/

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Two winless teams enter. asserted

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Only one will leave with their first victory. asserted

one → leave → victory

Today, C.J. Stroud’s Houston Texans visit Daniel Jones’ Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium for a huge Week 3 game that could turn one club’s season around and potentially doom the other’s. uncertain

that → visit → other

Ahead of the contest, Shane Steichen’s squad — who have now lost nine straight dating back to last year — was tasked with taking on two of the AFC’s toughest teams in the Ravens and Chiefs. asserted

who → lose → Ravens

“We are battling like crazy,” Steichen said after the heartbreaking 33-30 overtime loss against Kansas City. asserted

Steichen → battle → City

“There is a lot of football left…we have to find a way to win at the end.” asserted

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Watch Colts vs. Texans for free - When: Sept. 27, 1 p.m. ET - Where: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, Indiana) - How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial) - Channel: CBS Oddsmakers give Houston a 2.5-point edge today. Their first two battles on the gridiron were equally rough; DeMeco Ryans’ roster had to go head-to-head with the fired-up “Super Bowl or bust” Bengals and perennially excellent Bills. asserted

roster → watch → Bengals

Both teams are fighting for their lives. asserted

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If you want to tune in to today’s cutthroat Week 3 Texans-Colts showdown, here’s what you need to know. asserted

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Colts vs. Texans game time Today’s (Sept. 27) Colts vs. Texans game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET. asserted

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How to watch Colts vs. Texans for free If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Colts vs. Texans game for free. asserted

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DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. asserted

DIRECTV → try → TV

Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before payment kicks in. asserted

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We recommend the MySports Genre Pack ($49.99/month) or the MyNews Genre Pack ($39.99/month). asserted

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Both include CBS among their 20+ sports-focused channels. asserted

Both → include → channels

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. asserted

article → write → Levy

Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. asserted

Levy → stay → prices

Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. asserted

Levy → start → few

Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. asserted

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