Sauce Gardner Ends Long US Win Drought with Colts' Narrow Victory
Cornerback celebrates milestone after Colts defeat Houston Texans 19-17, snapping a 651-day streak without a home win.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner has ended a 651-day wait for a victory on U.S. soil. The Colts secured a 19-17 win against the Houston Texans on Sunday, marking Gardner's first win in the United States since December 15, 2024. The previous victory accounted for was the team's win in Germany last year against the Atlanta Falcons.
Gardner acknowledged the streak's end on social media, posting "Hey guys, won in the United States today" on X. The defensive back was a significant contributor in Sunday's narrow win, recording five tackles and two pass breakups. This victory followed a close overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs the previous week, where Gardner tallied six tackles and a pass breakup, and a season-opening defeat to the Baltimore Ravens.
Gardner is considered a key player for the Colts' secondary as the team aims to improve its standing. Last season, the team experienced a significant downturn after quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury, leading to a seven-game losing streak and missing the playoffs.