The Indianapolis Colts take on the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon in a game that comes with massive implications when it comes to the AFC Divisional race.
While, yes, it is only Week 8 and there are still nine games remaining after this one, a loss by the Colts today would put them in a big hole when it comes to catching the Texans in the division race.
Beyond the Texans improving to 6-2 with a win and the Colts falling to 4-4, Houston would also sweep the season series, along with being 3-0 in the AFC South, while the Colts would sit at 1-3. In terms of potential tie breakers, the Texans would have a major edge.
However, on the flip side, if the Colts can win, they and Houston will be tied on the season overall, have split the season series, and Indianapolis would be 2-2 in the division compared to the Texans, who would be 2-1 in the AFC South with a loss today.
Colts Inactives
The Indianapolis Colts announced that six players will be inactive for this game. Below is a look at who those players are and for a deeper dive into what it means for today’s game, click here.
OL Danny Pinter
DE Genard Avery
QB Sam Ehlinger
WR Anthony Gould
CB David Long
DE Isaiah Land
Scoring drives
First quarter
Texans Ka’imi Fairbairn makes 35 yard field goal (HOU leads 3-0)
Colts Matt Gay makes 46 yard field goal (Game tied at 3-3)
Colts Anthony Richardson connects with a wide open Josh Downs for a 69-yard touchdown (IND leads 10-7)
Second quarter
Texans Joe Mixon scores on a 14 yard touchdown run (Game tied 10-10)
Following an interception from Richardson, CJ Stroud connects with Tank Dell for a seven yard touchdown (HOU leads 17-10)
Injury updates
Colts safety Trevor Denbow exited in the first quarter with a knee injury. For more, click here.
Highlights
Downs there all by himself. 🎯
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 27, 2024
Please note that this post will be updated as the game unfolds.
