Texans and Colts Are Each Trying to Avoid 0-3 Starts in Matchup Between Struggling AFC South Teams
The winner could move into a share of the AFC South lead, while the loser faces the pressure and playoff damage of an 0-3 start.
- The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts meet in Indianapolis on Sunday, with both AFC South rivals seeking their first win after starting 0-2.
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans acknowledged the difficult start, saying, "Unfortunately, we've been here before." Colts coach Shane Steichen emphasized divisional urgency: "If you want to win the division, you have to win the division games."
- The Colts defense has allowed 74 points and more than 500 yards in each of its first two games. Houston's rushing attack averages just 60 yards per game, with both primary rushers under 3.0 yards per carry.
- Indianapolis will be without wide receiver Alec Pierce, placed on injured reserve after a left heel injury. The Colts signed veteran Darius Slayton, who reunites with quarterback Daniel Jones after their time with the New York Giants.
- The Colts lead the all-time series 33-15-1, though Houston has won five straight matchups. Only seven teams in NFL history have reached the playoffs after an 0-3 start, underscoring Sunday's stakes.
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Texans, Colts angle to avoid 0-3 start
Barring a tie, either the Houston Texans or Indianapolis Colts will be saddled with a 0-3 record after Sunday's matchup.The AFC South rivals will be trying to avoid falling into that hole, and last place in the division, when they meet in Indianapolis ...
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