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AFC South Showdown: Texans vs. Colts

Essentially, Saturday night's clash between the Houston Texans (9-7; 8-8-0 ATS) and the Indianapolis Colts (9-7; 9-7-0 ATS) serves as a playoff game. The victor secures a spot in the playoffs, while the loser faces a longer offseason than anticipated. This critical Week 18 AFC South showdown unfolds in Lucas Oil Stadium at 8:15 p.m. EDT. Houston seeks redemption for a home loss in Week 2, and Indianapolis must secure a sweep to keep their season alive. The question looms: who will emerge victorious?

Texans are Win and In

If the Houston Texans triumph in this game, they punch their ticket to the playoffs. Should the Jacksonville Jaguars also face defeat, Houston will host their first playoff game as AFC South champions. Rookie QB C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, could catalyze an instant turnaround for the Texans.

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The Houston offense, currently tied for the fewest takeaways in the NFL entering Week 18, relies heavily on their fourth-ranked passing game, contributing to their average of 22.1 points per game (14th). On the ground, Houston is averaging 3.8 yards per carry (26th). While sacks have been an issue, the Texans have evolved significantly since Week 2. Can they secure a crucial road victory?

Defensively, the Texans aim to perform better than the 31 points conceded to the Colts in Week 2. Currently ranked 13th in scoring, allowing 20.9 points per game, streameast nfl Houston boasts the second-fewest yards per rush (3.3), ranks 10th in sacks (45), and has accumulated 23 takeaways. Their vulnerability lies in the passing game, where the Texans allow 7.8 yards per attempt (30th). However, they only allowed three such completions in last week's pivotal divisional win. Can they replicate that defensive success once more?