Indianapolis Colts' Andre Johnson has 2 TD receptions in win over Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Andre Johnson (81) celebrates with teammate Matt Hasselbeck (8) after they connected for on a touchdown pass during the second half of a game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, in Houston. Credit: AP / Patric Schneider
HOUSTON -- Andre Johnson had two touchdown catches against his former team to help the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 27-20 on Thursday night.
Johnson, who spent his first 12 NFL seasons in Houston before he was released in March, pushed the lead to 27-17 with a 2-yard touchdown reception from Matt Hasselbeck in the fourth quarter. Johnson finished with six catches for 77 yards.
The Colts (3-2) extended their AFC South winning streak to an NFL-record 16 games.
Brian Hoyer, who replaced Ryan Mallett for Houston (1-4) in the second quarter, threw a pass up for grabs that was intercepted by Mike Adams with less than 2 minutes left.
The 40-year-old Hasselbeck was filling in for Andrew Luck, who missed his second straight game with a shoulder injury. Hasselbeck may not have been 100 percent either, after missing practice Tuesday with an illness.
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