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Nov 3, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter as Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Sunday, October 16th, at 8:30 P.M. the (2-3) Indianapolis Colts will be on the road to take on the (3-2) Houston Texans.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Colts 22.9 – Texans 21.7 with an over/under of 44.6. The Vegas Line has a final score of Texans 24.8 – Colts 21.8 with an over/under of 46.5.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Colts 358.6 (14th) > Texans 310.4 (27th)
Points per game: Colts 27.4 (7th) > Texans 16.4 (tied for 31st)
Turnover margin: Colts 0 > Texans -4
Fewest yards allowed per game: Texans 300.4 (5th) > Colts 410.6 (30th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Texans 20.8 (13th) > Colts 29.6 (tied for 30th)
Summary:
Indianapolis has one of the best offenses in the league but they will be taking on a strong Texans defense. Houston will be without perennial MVP candidate J.J. Watt whose career might be in jeopardy after having series back surgery. Watt’s absence creates a definite void but Houston has no shortage of capable pass rushers that should slow down the Colts offense.
The Texans offense is a different story because they have been terrible for most of the season. They aren’t amassing huge yardage totals, scoring points, and they are turning the ball over. The Colts defense is one of the weakest in the NFL so that should help Houston get back on track. Ultimately I like the Colts to win this one on the road.
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