The 3-2 Texans will host the 3-2 Colts in prime time game Thursday night at NRG Stadium. Up for grabs is the lead in the AFC South. The Texans are coming off a 20-17 loss to the Cowboys and the Colts are coming off a 20-13 home win against the Ravens. The Colts have played just two road games but are averaging 34 pts/game on the road. The Texans have played just two home games but are holding opponents to an average of 11.5 pts/game at home. Both teams are 4-1 ATS (against the spread).
TV = CBS (channel 11 local), 7:25pm, Thursday, October 9 (Also shown on NFLN)
Announcers = Jim Nance, Phil Simms
The line = Colts by 2.5 to 3