Maybe the best news of the week was who returned to practice for the Colts. 2019 Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard is expected to start versus the Texans.
It could be an old fashioned shootout for first place in the AFC’s South division his Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis. Both Jacoby Brissett and Deshaun Watson both have plenty of star power on offence that promises to be a showcase.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
This will be the first head to head matchup of the season between them, but these two division rivals know a lot about each other. The Colts swept the two-game series last season, and have won four of the last six games against them.
The Colts are also 4-0 against the spread in their last four games against the AFC South, and 9-1 ATS versus teams with a winning record.
Of note, the road team in this series is 8-1-2 ATS, and the under is an impressive 9-1 in the last 10 meetings in Indianapolis.
Houston Texans
Don’t look now but the Houston Texans are rolling. The team is coming off two impressive wins over the Falcons, and even more so this past weekend against the Chiefs. In the two games the offence has exploded for 84 points.
Last weekend, the defence is getting plenty of praise after holding one of the highest scoring offences (Chiefs) to minus three yards in the fourth quarter of their 31-24 win.
The Chiefs ran off to a 17-3 first quarter lead, and appeared to be on their way to their fifth win of the season. The Texans had other ideas limiting the NFL’s leading passer and reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes to just 105 yards and one touchdown over the last three quarters.
Carlos Hyde appears to have found the fountain of youth in the Texans backfield as he had his best game of the season carrying the ball 26 times for 116 yards and a touchdown.
With a win on Sunday against the Colts, they could take control of a division they’ve won three times in Bill O’Brien’s first five seasons.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts enjoyed a bye week last weekend and took the time to heel up coming into this showdown with the Texans.
Maybe the best news of the week was who was at practice on Monday. Linebacker Darius Leonard and safety Clayton Geathers, both of which have been dealing with concussions, were in full gear and full practice. These are major additions considering the team got some tough news following the upset win against the Chiefs. Second-year pass rusher Kemoko Turay will be out for the remainder of the season. The Colts defence that is ranked 16th for an average of 355.2 yards against per game.
Marlon Mack and TY Hilton both have been banged up leading into the bye, and used it well to ready themselves for this matchup. Mack is ranked seventh overall in rushing yards this season with 470.
Who Will Win Texans vs. Colts?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Oct 11:59pm | HOU | -1 -110 | O +48 -111 |
| Closing 17 Oct 1:29pm | HOU | -1 -110 | O +46.5 -110 |
Weather
| temp | 66 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | North 2mph |
Injuries
Darren Fells (TE)
Jahleel Addae (S)
A.J. Moore (S)
J.J. Watt (DE)
Keion Crossen (CB)
Kenny Stills (WR)
Jacob Martin (LB)
Chris Clark (T)
Jordan Akins (TE)
Jordan Thomas (TE)
Jordan Wilkins (RB)
Al-Quadin Muhammad (DE)
Khari Willis (S)
Grover Stewart (DT)
Malik Hooker (S)
Denico Autry (DT)
Rolan Milligan (S)
Anthony Walker (LB)
Quincy Wilson (CB)
Pierre Desir (CB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Darren Fells (TE) | Ques Sun | Hip - 10 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Fells is dealing with a hip injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up against the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. |
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| Jahleel Addae (S) | Out Sun | Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Addae is hobbled by a knee injury, and he will not partake in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| A.J. Moore (S) | Ques Sun | Hip - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Moore injured his hip, leaving his status against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round clouded. |
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| J.J. Watt (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Watt is fighting off a shoulder injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| Keion Crossen (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Crossen is hampered by a hamstring injury, and team officials have yet to declare if he will line up in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| Kenny Stills (WR) | Ques Sun | Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Stills is saddled with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs. |
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| Jacob Martin (LB) | Ques Sun | Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Martin is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if they symptoms will subside in time for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs. |
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| Chris Clark (T) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 04 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Clark is nursing a concussion. It is anticipated that he will be cleared in time to face the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. |
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| Jordan Akins (TE) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 02 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Akins is dealing with a hamstring injury, and he will not take the field versus the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. |
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| Jordan Thomas (TE) | Prob Sat | Illness - 01 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Thomas is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will likely fight it off in time for the AFC wild-card round against the Patriots. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jordan Wilkins (RB) | Out Sun | Ankle - 26 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Wilkins has an ankle injury, and he will not be available to face the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Al-Quadin Muhammad (DE) | Ques Sun | Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Muhammad is dealing with a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will keep him out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars. |
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| Khari Willis (S) | Out Sun | Neck - 24 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Willis is dealing with a neck injury, and he will not be available against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Grover Stewart (DT) | Prob Sun | Knee - 22 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Stewart left the last game with an injured knee, but he will likely be active Sunday versus the Jaguars. |
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| Malik Hooker (S) | Ques Sun | Hand - 19 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Hooker has a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Panthers on Sunday. |
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| Denico Autry (DT) | Out Sun | Concussion - 17 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Autry missed the last game with a concussion, and he will not be cleared in time for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. |
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| Rolan Milligan (S) | I-R | Foot - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Milligan is on injured reserve due to a foot injury. |
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| Anthony Walker (LB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Walker was forced from the last game with a hamstring injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Panthers on Sunday. |
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| Quincy Wilson (CB) | Out Sun | Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Wilson missed the previous game with a shoulder injury, and he will not line up against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Pierre Desir (CB) | Prob Mon | Groin - 12 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Desir is likely to suit up against the Saints on Monday despite a groin injury. |
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HOUSTON TEXANS
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
27
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Oct 11:59pm HOU -1 -110 O +48 -111 Closing 17 Oct 1:29pm HOU -1 -110 O +46.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 66 condition sunny wind North 2mph -
Injuries
Darren Fells (TE)
Ques Sun Hip - 10 / 01 / 20Jahleel Addae (S)
Out Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20A.J. Moore (S)
Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 01 / 20J.J. Watt (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 08 / 01 / 20Keion Crossen (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 08 / 01 / 20Kenny Stills (WR)
Ques Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20Jacob Martin (LB)
Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 01 / 20Chris Clark (T)
Prob Sun Concussion - 04 / 01 / 20Jordan Akins (TE)
Out Sun Hamstring - 02 / 01 / 20Jordan Thomas (TE)
Prob Sat Illness - 01 / 01 / 20Jordan Wilkins (RB)
Out Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 19Al-Quadin Muhammad (DE)
Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19Khari Willis (S)
Out Sun Neck - 24 / 12 / 19Grover Stewart (DT)
Prob Sun Knee - 22 / 12 / 19Malik Hooker (S)
Ques Sun Hand - 19 / 12 / 19Denico Autry (DT)
Out Sun Concussion - 17 / 12 / 19Rolan Milligan (S)
I-R Foot - 16 / 12 / 19Anthony Walker (LB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 16 / 12 / 19Quincy Wilson (CB)
Out Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 19Pierre Desir (CB)
Prob Mon Groin - 12 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Darren Fells (TE) Ques Sun Hip - 10 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Fells is dealing with a hip injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up against the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.
Jahleel Addae (S) Out Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Addae is hobbled by a knee injury, and he will not partake in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
A.J. Moore (S) Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Moore injured his hip, leaving his status against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round clouded.
J.J. Watt (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Watt is fighting off a shoulder injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
Keion Crossen (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Crossen is hampered by a hamstring injury, and team officials have yet to declare if he will line up in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
Kenny Stills (WR) Ques Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Stills is saddled with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs.
Jacob Martin (LB) Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Martin is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if they symptoms will subside in time for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs.
Chris Clark (T) Prob Sun Concussion - 04 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Clark is nursing a concussion. It is anticipated that he will be cleared in time to face the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.
Jordan Akins (TE) Out Sun Hamstring - 02 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Akins is dealing with a hamstring injury, and he will not take the field versus the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.
Jordan Thomas (TE) Prob Sat Illness - 01 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Thomas is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will likely fight it off in time for the AFC wild-card round against the Patriots.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jordan Wilkins (RB) Out Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Wilkins has an ankle injury, and he will not be available to face the Jaguars on Sunday.
Al-Quadin Muhammad (DE) Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Muhammad is dealing with a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will keep him out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.
Khari Willis (S) Out Sun Neck - 24 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Willis is dealing with a neck injury, and he will not be available against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Grover Stewart (DT) Prob Sun Knee - 22 / 12 / 19 1-1 0-2 + - Stewart left the last game with an injured knee, but he will likely be active Sunday versus the Jaguars.
Malik Hooker (S) Ques Sun Hand - 19 / 12 / 19 1-1 0-2 + - Hooker has a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Panthers on Sunday.
Denico Autry (DT) Out Sun Concussion - 17 / 12 / 19 1-1 1-2 + - Autry missed the last game with a concussion, and he will not be cleared in time for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
Rolan Milligan (S) I-R Foot - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 1-2 + - Milligan is on injured reserve due to a foot injury.
Anthony Walker (LB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 1-2 + - Walker was forced from the last game with a hamstring injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Panthers on Sunday.
Quincy Wilson (CB) Out Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 1-2 + - Wilson missed the previous game with a shoulder injury, and he will not line up against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Pierre Desir (CB) Prob Mon Groin - 12 / 12 / 19 1-1 1-2 + - Desir is likely to suit up against the Saints on Monday despite a groin injury.