These crucial Texans advantages could tilt fates in epic do-or-die Colts showdown
TEXANS ON TAP
04 January 2024
The regular season is coming to an end for the Houston Texans as they play their final game against the Colts this Saturday night with an opportunity to make the playoffs.
Vegas expects this to be a close game, with the Texans now favored by a point on the road against Indy. The line opened with the Colts favored by a 1.5 points.
Injuries will be a big factor in this matchup, the Colts have some issues on their o-line with center Ryan Kelly out of practice, and guard Quenton Nelson limited.
It could be tough for the Texans to take advantage of the situation, as all four starting defensive linemen have yet to practice this week for Houston.
Wednesday’s Injury Report for #HOUvsIND ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/JlE4lnUuMr
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 3, 2024
In the passing game, the Texans could have some success with running back Devin Singletary and wide receiver Nico Collins. The Colts surrendered 6 catches to Raiders running backs last week, and 7 catches to Falcons RB Bijan Robinson two weeks ago.
Raiders receiver Davante Adams caught 13 balls for 126 yards and 2 TDs against Indy last week, so Collins could have a big day.
While these teams are very different from when they faced off in week 2, there are some things to keep in mind from the first time they played.
The Texans can't afford to fall behind like they did against the Colts in September. If the defense allows 28 points again in the first half, it's going to be a long day for Houston. The Texans only score 22 points per game on average.
But on the positive side of things, the Colts allow the 6th most points per game (24.5) in the league.
So who comes out on top? Check out the video above for an early preview of the game and our predictions!
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Astros show signs of life in blowout win over Brewers
May 7, 2025, 3:25 pm
Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Jeremy Peña homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 on Wednesday.
Houston earned just its second victory in seven games to snap Milwaukee’s three-game winning streak and leave both teams with .500 records. The Brewers were attempting to sweep a series from the Astros for the first time since 2012.
The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer to left off reliever Elvin Rodriguez with two outs in the sixth inning.
JP3-run bomb. #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/En0XXWdlt0
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 7, 2025
Valdez (2-4) struck out seven while allowing three hits, two walks and one run to earn his first win since the Astros’ March 27 season opener. He threw a season-high 101 pitches.
The Framchise is all business.#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/J8EGGDk5gl
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 7, 2025
Milwaukee’s only run off Valdez came on Eric Haase’s fifth-inning homer, a 425-foot drive to center.
The Astros took a 1-0 lead off Quinn Priester (1-1) in the second inning as Jake Meyers hit a two-out single and scored on Zach Dezenzo’s double.
RBI double for Zach gets us on the board early! #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/AilCY27A9d
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 7, 2025
The Brewers have lost all 13 games this season in which their opponent scored first.
Five-time All-Star closer Josh Hader worked the ninth while pitching in Milwaukee for the first time since the Brewers traded him in 2022.
Key moment
The Astros led 1-0 and had runners on third and second with one out in the fifth when Peña hit a bouncer to third.
Safe all day. #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/OVjcvev7cM
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 7, 2025
The throw home beat Dezenzo to the plate. Home plate umpire Chris Conroy initially ruled Dezenzo out, but the Astros challenged the call and replays showed the runner slid home ahead of Haase’s tag.
Key stat
Valdez has now pitched at least seven innings an MLB-leading 57 times since 2020.
Up next
The Astros host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Scheduled pitchers are right-hander Hunter Brown (5-1, 1.67) for the Astros and right-hander Nick Martinez (1-3, 4.19) for the Reds.
The Brewers visit the Tampa Bay Ray on Friday. Left-hander José Quintana (4-1, 2.83) will pitch for the Brewers.
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