Studs and duds from Colts’ 20-17 loss to Texans

Who stood out in Week 12?

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DUD: QB Jacoby Brissett

The Colts passing offense has been atrocious over the last month. There really isn’t any other way to put it. Some of it has been Brissett’s inability to throw open receivers downfield. Sometimes it works out. Lately, it hasn’t and that was the case Thursday night.

Brissett completed 16 of 25 passes for a measly 129 yards despite facing a Texans pass defense that ranked among the worst units in the league. This is the fourth time this season Brissett has failed to throw a touchdown pass and while he did get in the end zone on a run, he was far too complacent with checking the ball down.

Brissett has shown to be a fine option for the Colts under center but much more was expected against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.