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Sam Ehlinger will get his third start of the season.
Former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger will start in place of the injured Nick Foles for the Indianapolis Colts’ regular-season finale against the Houston Texans this week. Continue reading “Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger to start Colts’ season finale vs. Texans”
The Indianapolis Colts will meet the Houston Texans in Week 1 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon from NRG Stadium.
The Indianapolis Colts will meet the Houston Texans in Week 1 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon from NRG Stadium.
The Colts are coming off a 9-8 season as they move on from Carson Wentz and have brought in Matt Ryan for a change of scenery and hopefully more consistency. As for the Texans, they have a new head coach in Lovie Smith and will give Davis Mills the start as they hope to get things on track this season.
This will be a great opening weekend to the NFL season, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the game on Sunday.
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Indianapolis Colts (-7.5) vs. Houston Texans
Over/Under: 45.5
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RB Jonathan Taylor earns Player of the Game honors in the win over the Texans.
For the seventh time this season, Jonathan Taylor has rushed for over 100 yards in an Indianapolis Colts victory. Taylor reached another landmark becoming the fifth player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown in 10 straight games, joining the likes of Emmitt Smith and Ladanian Tomlinson.
Taylor has not only been a large part of the Colts success this season, he has also thrust himself into the MVP conversation with five weeks left in the season. Certainly, his 143-yard performance along with two touchdowns against the Houston Texans does not hurt his resume at the end of the season.
Taylor and company get a long-awaited week of rest as they head into their bye. If the Colts want to have a shot at the playoffs, they will have to continue running the damn ball against some tough opponents down the stretch.
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The Maniac earns player of the game honors in the win over the Texans.
The Indianapolis Colts (2-4) bounced back at home against a Houston Texans (1-5) squad that seemed to lay an egg in the second half. Safe to say this win would not have been possible without the incredible afternoon by All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard.
He lit up the stat sheet with a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, an interception and seven total tackles. As the leader of this defense, Leonard has progressed into a dominant force that can change the course of a game in a single play.
This was a game the Colts needed as they move to 2-4 on the year. A tough task awaits them next week as they head to San Francisco for a Sunday night showdown.
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The Indianapolis Colts will host the Houston Texans from Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon in week 15 NFL action.
The Indianapolis Colts will host the Houston Texans from Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon in week 15 NFL action.
The Colts have won six of their last eight games and will look to stay hot with Philip Rivers under center. They have been virtually unstoppable at home, winning their last four out of six games. Meanwhile, the Texans have struggled this season and especially on the road, losing five of their last seven on the road.
Can DeShaun Watson compete with the vet Philip Rivers? Tune in today’s game, here is everything you need to know to stream the action!
Prediction: One of my favorite picks of the day is the Colts, would buy it down to 7 points to be sure. The Colts are great at home and don’t think this will be much of a test for them as they look towards the playoffs.
Bet: Indianapolis Colts -7.5. Buy it down to -7
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Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts (-7.5)
Over/Under: 51.5
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The Ghost returned in Week 13.
With a wild finish at NRG Stadium over the Houston Texans (4-8), the Indianapolis Colts move to 8-4 on the year and are now tied with Tennessee atop the AFC South.
Sunday’s big win could not have been possible without a big performance from the veteran receiver T.Y. Hilton.
Hilton provided another huge game against Houston, this time totaling eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. That now makes two touchdowns in as many weeks for the 31-year-old.
His touchdown came early in the game as he moved across the field untouched and connected with Philip Rivers for the 21-yard score. Hilton looked like his former self today and really led the Colts’ young receiving corps. Hopefully, he can build on this success as the regular season winds down.
The Colts travel to Vegas to take on the Raiders next week, in a game that could go either way. While the offensive woes continued for Indy in the second half, they showed real signs of efficiency in both the pass and run game. They will need Hilton and other veteran players to step up and make plays for this team to have postseason success.
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The Indianapolis Colts are on the road in week 13 when they face the Houston Texans from NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday afternoon.
The Indianapolis Colts are on the road in week 13 when they face the Houston Texans from NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday afternoon.
The Colts will look to rebound after a tough 45-26 loss to the Titans last weekend while Philip Rivers has played well, this will be a test to see if he’s able to bounce back on the road. Meanwhile, the Texans will go for two in a row after improving their record to 4-7 on the year after a 41-25 win over the Lions last weekend.
It’s a battle of QB’s with Philip Rivers and Deshaun Watson, who will come out victorious? Tune in today’s game, here is everything you need to know to stream the action!
Prediction: I really like the Colts in this bounce-back game. If they want to make a run in the playoffs they will need to show that they can easily come in and win a game they should. Take the Colts by a TD.
Bet: Indianapolis Colts -3.5
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Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) vs. Houston Texans
Over/Under: 50.5
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These Texans must be accounted for in Week 12.
The Colts are back on top of the AFC South, tied with the Houston Texans with a 6-4 record. This game means so much for both teams as the division and possibly even a potential wild card spot could be at stake here.
Houston is coming off their worst loss of the season, a 41-7 blowout against Baltimore on Sunday. The Texans will not come out as flat as they did last week when they host the Colts on Thursday night and this team is not to be underestimated.
If the Colts want to stay on top of the AFC South and go a game up on Houston, here are seven Texans the Colts must gameplan for:
QB Deshaun Watson
This mobile, strong-arm quarterback is a threat every time he steps on the field. The Colts will need to contain him in the pocket and not allow him time to throw to his talented receiving core. Look for Darius Leonard to spy on Watson all game and try to keep him from torching them in the run game.
WR Deandre Hopkins
Regarded as one of, if not the best wide receiver in football, Hopkins creates a significant matchup problem for the Colts. With top corner Pierre Desir questionable for Thursday, it will be up to rookie Rock Ya-Sin and the collection of safeties to keep Hopkins from going down the field.
LB Zach Cunningham
The talented linebacker leads the team in tackles with 79 total tackles on the year. He is a force in the run game and will have to be picked up by the Colts O-line in order to have success with Hines and Williams on the ground.
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LB Bernardrick McKinney
McKinney is another linebacker that along with Cunningham, can be a real problem for teams trying to run the ball. With 68 total tackles on the year, McKinney will have to be accounted for on Thursday. He is also a solid pass coverage outside backer as well.
TE Darren Fells
Fells has had a quiet season, but has six touchdowns, mostly coming in the red zone. Watson targets his big tight end in goal-line sets so look for Anthony Walker and Leonard to be on Fells especially if the Texans drive down the field.
S Tashaun Gipson Sr.
Gipson has been banged up in 2019 but he is still a great cover safety with run-stopping ability. Gipson has two picks on the year including a 79-yard touchdown return earlier in the season. Brissett will have to be careful airing it out if Gipson is in coverage.
LB Whitney Mercilus
The eighth-year veteran has still been disruptive in this defense that has desperately needed a pass rush after trades and injuries. Mercilus has fit the bill with five and a half sacks on the year along with an interception. With this powerful pass rusher coming off the edge, tackles Anthony Castonzo and Braden Smith will have to make sure he does not get around them.
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