The Houston Texans are set to face off against the Indianapolis Colts in NFL Week 1. The game takes place on Sunday, Sep 8, at 1:00 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. This AFC South matchup promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams look to start their season on a high note.
Texans vs Colts pregame odds for Week 1
Massachusetts sports betting apps list the Texans as the road favorite for Sunday’s game. The Texans are consistently favored with a point spread of -3.0, while the Colts are at +3.0. The over/under for the game stands at 48.5 points. As for the moneyline, NFL betting sites have the Colts as the consensus home underdog. Given this is a divisional rivalry game to open the season, Indy could surprise some people and have some added motivation to do so.
- DraftKings: Colts +3.0, over/under 48.5
- FanDuel: Colts +2.5, over/under 48.5
- Caesars: Colts +3.0, over/under 48.5
- BetMGM: Colts +3.0, over/under 49
Odds for Texans vs Colts are subject to change
Texans vs Colts last season standings & stats
The Houston Texans ended the 2023 season with a 10-7 record, ranking 1st in the AFC South with a division rank of 1 and a conference rank of 4. They scored 377 points and allowed 353 points. The Texans had 40 touchdowns, 4,173 passing yards, and 1,647 rushing yards. They averaged 22.2 points per game while allowing 20.8 points per game. The Texans’ offense accumulated 5,820 total yards, with 329 first downs. They had a turnover differential of +10, with 24 takeaways and 14 giveaways.
The Indianapolis Colts finished the 2023 season with a 9-8 record, ranking 3rd in the AFC South with a conference rank of 10. They scored 396 points and allowed 415 points. The Colts had 42 touchdowns, 3,666 passing yards, and 2,059 rushing yards. They averaged 23.3 points per game while allowing 24.4 points per game. The Colts’ offense accumulated 5,725 total yards with 324 first downs. They had a turnover differential of +2, with 24 takeaways and 22 giveaways.
Colts vs Texans previous season player stats & current injuries
For the Texans, quarterback C.J. Stroud played 15 games, accumulating 4,108 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns. Wide receiver Nico Collins had 80 receptions in 15 games, while tight end Dalton Schultz recorded 59 receptions in 15 games. Running back Joe Mixon, who recently joined the Texans, is fully healthy and ready for Week 1. Last season, Mixon had 1,034 rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Other key players for the Texans include wide receiver Tank Dell, who had 47 receptions in 11 games, and running back Devin Singletary, who recorded 30 receptions in 17 games. Wide receiver Robert Woods had 40 receptions in 14 games, and running back Dameon Pierce contributed with 13 receptions in 14 games.
For the Colts, quarterback Anthony Richardson looks to make a splash after getting injured in 2023. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had 109 receptions in 16 games while running back Jonathan Taylor will look to return to his previous dominance. Wide receiver Josh Downs had 68 receptions in 17 games, and running back Jonathan Taylor contributed with 19 receptions in 10 games.
Other key players for the Colts include wide receiver Alec Pierce, who had 32 receptions in 17 games, and tight end Kylen Granson, who recorded 30 receptions in 15 games. Quarterback Anthony Richardson, who played 4 games, had 577 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns.
Colts kicker Matt Gay is questionable for Week 1 due to a hernia. If he cannot play, Indianapolis may elevate Spencer Shrader from the practice squad. Shrader was 4-for-4 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points during the preseason.
Texans vs Colts recent news
The Houston Texans have signed backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year contract extension, ensuring his stay with the team through 2025. Mills is locked in as the backup to C.J. Stroud.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that Colts’ second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is primed for a big year in 2024. Richardson’s ability to make unique plays and head coach Shane Steichen’s offensive strategies are expected to lead to a breakout season.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is fully healthy ahead of Week 1. Mixon dealt with a quadriceps injury during the preseason but is now ready to play. Last season, Mixon appeared in all 17 games for the Bengals, registering 1034 rushing yards, 376 receiving yards, and 12 total touchdowns.
Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay is officially questionable for Week 1 due to a hernia. Head coach Shane Steichen noted that Gay has been doing some kicking. But if he can’t play, Spencer Shrader may be elevated from the practice squad.
Texans vs Colts weather for Week 1
The game will be played in Lucas Oil Stadium, which has a retractable dome, ensuring that weather conditions will not affect the gameplay.
