In a week 18 NFL tussle, the 2-13-1 Houston Texans battle the 4-11-1 Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, January 8. The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00PM ET. They last dueled with the Texans besting the Colts 20-20 on Sunday, September 11, 2022. In their recent match-ups, the Colts have the edge 7-2-1.
The Texans are 1-9 over their last 10 games. And the Colts have put together a 1-9 mark over their last 10.
The Texans have lost 10 of their last 11 games, they have also lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The Colts have lost their last 6 games, and they have also lost their last 4 games at home.
The Colts are 3.0 point favorites per oddsmakers. The over/under is 37.5. And Colts are 3-7-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Texans are anchored by Kyle Allen who has thrown for 416 yards, 2 td passes with 4 interceptions this year. Dameon Pierce has barreled for 939 yards with 4 TDs.
The Colts are anchored by Matt Ryan who has thrown for 3,057 yards, 14 td passes with 13 interceptions this season. Jonathan Taylor has rumbled for 861 yards with 4 TDs. Michael Pittman Jr. has 96 catches for 895 yards and 3 TDs.
The Texans at the very bottom of the AFC South. The Colts are in 3rd in the AFC South.
Davis Mills is 5-15 as a starter in his last 20. Nick Foles is 2-0 against the Texans as a starter.
Both competitors rank among the the bottom on offense at present in the league.These two squads are listed among the the lowest on the defensive side of the ball in the NFL.
The Texans come in off a loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-3. The Colts come into the game off a defeat at the hands of the New York Giants 38-10.
The Texans have a bye next week while the Colts have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Houston Texans (HOU) at Indianapolis Colts (IND)
• Date: January 8, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
• TV: CBS
• Lucas Oil Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 34F; 78% humidity; wind: NE 2 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | IND | HOU | IND | ||
| Record | 2-13-1 | 4-11-1 | 1-9 | 1-9 | |
| Home Record | 0-7-1 | 2-5 | 0-6 | 0-4 | |
| Away Record | 2-6 | 2-6-1 | 1-3 | 1-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 16.1 | 16.1 | 15.1 | 15.5 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.3 | 24.7 | 25.2 | 27.4 | |
| Point Differential | -132 | -137 | -101 | -119 | |
| Yards/Game | 278.8 | 306.3 | 260.0 | 280.1 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 410.7 | 332.4 | 358.3 | 337.6 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 190.2 | 201.9 | 178.7 | 163.3 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 209.8 | 204.3 | 187.3 | 205.2 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 88.6 | 104.4 | 81.3 | 116.8 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 168.6 | 128.1 | 171.0 | 132.4 | |
| First Downs/Game | 16.2 | 17.8 | 15.5 | 15.5 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 21.7 | 20.4 | 20.8 | 20.3 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 30.0 | 33.0 | 26.8 | 27.5 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 39.4 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 40.6 | |
| Turnover Margin | -1 | -13 | -3 | -8 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Houston Texans 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kyle Allen | 46-78 | 416 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dameon Pierce | 220 | 939 | 4 | 75 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Brandin Cooks | 52 | 593 | 2 | 44 |
Indianapolis Colts 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Matt Ryan | 309-461 | 3,057 | 14 | 13 | 38 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Jonathan Taylor | 192 | 861 | 4 | 66 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Michael Pittman Jr. | 96 | 895 | 3 | 28 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11-Sep-22 | 1:00PM | HOUSTON TEXANS tied Indianapolis Colts | 20-20 |
| Sun 05-Dec-21 | 1:00PM | Indianapolis Colts d. HOUSTON TEXANS | 31-0 |
| Sun 17-Oct-21 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Houston Texans | 31-3 |
| Sun 20-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Houston Texans | 27-20 |
| Sun 06-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | Indianapolis Colts d. HOUSTON TEXANS | 26-20 |
| Thu 21-Nov-19 | 8:20PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Indianapolis Colts | 20-17 |
| Sun 20-Oct-19 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Houston Texans | 30-23 |
| Sun 09-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | Indianapolis Colts d. HOUSTON TEXANS | 24-21 |
| Sun 30-Sep-18 | 1:00PM | Houston Texans d. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | 37-34 |
| Sun 31-Dec-17 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Houston Texans | 22-13 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| HOU | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 2-7-1 | 7-2-1 |
| Home Record | 1-3-1 | 4-1 |
| Away Record | 1-4 | 3-1-1 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Mills | 533-835 | 63.8% | 5,484 | 30 | 23 | 61 | 0-0 (0) |
| Nick Foles | 1302-2087 | 62.4% | 14,227 | 82 | 47 | 127 | 4-2 (6) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Davis Mills W-L last 20 games as a starter: 5-15
• Davis Mills last 20 games vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1-1
• Nick Foles W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Nick Foles last 20 games vs. Houston Texans: 2-0
Player Trends
• Davis Mills has 9 straight games with a turnover
Game Injuries
Houston Texans: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (DE) Illness – Questionable; Steven Nelson (CB) Illness – Out; Phillip Dorsett (WR) Hamstring – Out; Jimmy Morrissey (C) Concussion – Out; Jimmy Morrissey (C) Concussion – Out; O.J. Howard (TE) Hip – Questionable
Indianapolis Colts: Nick Foles (QB) Ribs – Out; Kylen Granson (TE) Ankle – Out; Stephon Gilmore (CB) Wrist – Questionable; Brandon Facyson (CB) Concussion – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Indianapolis Colts
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 37.5
Betting Trends
| Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-6-0 | 3-7-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 2-7-1 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
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Texans vs. Colts Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Indianapolis Colts d. Houston Texans 21-17
• GFA Model: Indianapolis Colts d. Houston Texans 26-20