The Houston Texans are rolling into Indy this Sunday, both teams staring at an ugly 0-2 record and absolutely needing a win. Talk about high stakes, man! After a tough two-game home stand, the Texans are on the road, and you know both head coaches, Shane Steichen for the Colts and DeMeco Ryans for Houston, are feeling the pressure big time. Losing your first three? That’s just brutal to even think about.
0-2 and Missing Your Best Guy? Brutal.
This game is a must-win for both squads, but they’re gonna have to do it without their top weapons. Houston’s gonna be missing their best receiver, Nico Collins, who is out with an injury. That’s a huge blow to their offense. And for the Colts, Alec Pierce, who has been a real thorn in Houston’s side for years, is also sidelined. Missing those deep threats and key playmakers always makes things interesting, especially when both teams are fighting to get that first “W” on the board.
Worst Defense in the League: A Recipe for a Texans Breakthrough?
Here’s where it gets wild: The Colts statistically have the *worst* pass defense and the *second-worst* run defense in the entire NFL through two games! Seriously, the worst pass D? That’s just asking for trouble. Even without Collins, you gotta believe C.J. Stroud will have ample time in the pocket, giving him a chance to cook. Our guys like Jonathan M. Alexander are calling for David Montgomery and Woody Marks to combine for more than 100 rushing yards. Houston’s offense might not have looked like a Super Bowl contender yet, and yeah, it never looks great without Nico Collins, but if there’s ever a chance to get back on track, it’s against this Colts defense. Plus, the Texans have won five in a row against Indy, all by one-score margins. DeMeco Ryans’ team just knows how to beat these guys.
It Won’t Be Pretty, But This W Is Coming
Every single one of the Houston Chronicle’s staff writers is predicting a Texans win, and honestly, why wouldn’t they? They’re calling for scores like 23-17, 27-24, 21-17, 23-13, and 24-14. Peter Warren even said the defense will take another step forward and the offense will finally find the end zone again, adding up to an “unconvincing but important first win.” Reid Laymance thinks the Texans are just “too good to be 0-3 again.” Jonathan Taylor might have done damage against Houston in the past, but lately, it hasn’t mattered for the outcome. The Texans defense is expected to hold off any last-minute Colts effort, because winning by one score against Indy is just what Houston does. After this one, the Texans will either be 1-2 with a breath of fresh air, or staring down an unthinkable 0-3 hole. Get ready for Sunday, because this game is gonna be a grind, and every yard matters!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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