The Indianapolis Colts (9-4) have a great shot to take command of the AFC South and improve their positioning in the AFC playoff race. All it will take is a win over the Houston Texans (4-9) and complete the series sweep for the first time since 2017.
The prospect may not be easy. Indianapolis is not known as a great first half team. If the Texans, even with their ragtag, battered, injured roster led by quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive end J.J. Watt, can find a way to gain a lead or keep pace with the Colts and get to the fourth quarter, Houston might be able to share some of their December misery with their division rival.
Houston can’t make the playoffs; they are rendered sterile as far as that endeavor is concerned. However, delivering the Colts their fifth loss of the season complicates the playoff race. It would open things up for the Tennessee Titans to win the AFC South for the first time since 2008.
Why not rest Watson? The Texans signal caller wants to put a positive mark on 2020, as dismal as the season has been. Furthermore, it would make for a nice audition in the general manager and coaching search to see the franchise quarterback still able to produce at a high level despite him missing two of his top three receivers.
To get ready for the Week 15 action here is important game day information so you can catch the game.
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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — Sunday, Dec. 20 at 12:00 p.m. CT
TV channel: CBS (Greg Gumbel & Rich Gannon)
Radio: Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM & 100.3 FM), Mega 101 (KLOL-FM) (Marc Vandermeer & Andre Ware)
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
Forecast: Partly cloudy, 38 degrees, 9 mph wind (indoors)
Referee: Bill Vinovich
Odds: Colts -7.5
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