The Texans started 2-0, and have now lost 11 straight. With the Colts sitting on a division clinched by the Titans lost the the Broncos last week, the Colts don't need to win this game, and probably will start resting starters. However, the Texans are entirely beat up right now, missing Arian Foster, Ben Tate is probable with rib injuries, and the Texans have a lot of work to do. Case Keenum will get the start, as usual, as the Texans are looking to build a new franchise QB, and Keenum has seemed to be that man. with an 83.7 passer rating, and a 9-4 TD INT ratio, the Texans cannot help but like this guy. If Ben Tate must miss the game this week, rookie RB Dennis Johnson will take the spot. Johnson is a 5-7 scatback, with 142 yards rushing on the season, and 42 receiving. He has yet to score his first NFL TD. WR's Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins have been busy, combining for almost 2000 yards receiving, and 7 TDs. However, Hopkins may miss the game with an ankle injury, and that will leave DeVier Possey to start. Randy Bullock is 22-31 on FG kicks this season, all of his misses are from 40 yards or more. Shane Letchler averages 47.8 yards per punt, with a net average of 35.3 yards per punt. The Texans Defense has a total of 28 sacks so far this season, 5 INT's and 15 takeaways. JJ Watt has been contained so far this season, with just 9.5 sacks and 6 passes deflected. He does lead the team in tackles (64) though, so he isn't just pass rushing.
The Colts have problems of their own too. Andrew Luck is improving, but the rest of the team in struggling. Injuries have filled the Colts lineup too, players such as Vick Ballard, Reggie Wayne, and Dwayne Allen have been lost for the season. Luck has an 85.5 QB Rating, and that is an improved mark from last season. However, Trent Richardson has been a bit of a disappointment to the Colts, only rushing for 326 yards through 11 games, catching 195 and scoring only 2 TDs. Even Da'Rick Rogers, a rookie FA from Buffalo who has played in 2 games, has scored that many points. TY Hilton has stepped up in the absence of Reggie Wayne and has 758 yards receiving and 5 TDs. Coby Fleener has been pretty consistent as well, bringing in 49 catches for 575 yards and 4 TDs. The aging Adam Vinateri has been consistent this season, putting 26 of 30 through the uprights. The only 4 he has missed have been from over 40 yards away. Pat McAfee averages 46 yards per punt, and a net of 30.5. The Defense for the Colts has been pretty good as well, making 30 sacks, and capturing 25 takeaways.My Prediction: Texans will upset the Colts 31-20.
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