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 teams 0-2 and desperate to avoid falling to 0-3 in their AFC South matchup.
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans acknowledged the early struggles, saying, "Unfortunately, we've been here before." Indianapolis coach Shane Steichen emphasized division importance: "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, reuniting him with quarterback Daniel Jones from their New York Giants days.
- 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 the stakes for Sunday's loser.
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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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