Colts vs Texans: 5 things to watch in Week 1

Here are five things to watch in the regular-season opener.

The wait is finally over!!! The start of the NFL season has finally come to fruition and the Indianapolis Colts are set to open up on the road against the Houston Texans.

This divisional series has been one-sided during the Frank Reich era. The Colts are 9-2 against the Texans over the last four years, including a playoff victory in H-Town. Last season, Indianapolis outscored Houston 62-3 in their two matchups.

But it’s a new year for both teams and anything can happen on opening day across the league. The Texans shouldn’t be taken lightly by the Colts so it is important for the team to get off to a strong start on Sunday.

Here are five things to keep an eye on when the two teams clash: