Texans and Colts Clash for AFC South Lead in Key Matchup

Houston aims to recover from a narrow loss while Indianapolis seeks a third straight win with Jonathan Taylor's potential return.

Houston Texans lead the AFC South with a 5-2 record, but are coming off a close loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Indianapolis Colts, at 4-3, have won two consecutive games and aim to tie for the division lead with a victory over Houston.
Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud looks to improve after a challenging performance against Green Bay, where he was sacked four times.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, recovering from a sprained ankle, may return to the lineup, adding depth to the Colts' rushing attack.
Houston's Joe Mixon, a key player to watch, has consistently surpassed 100 rushing yards per game and will face a struggling Colts run defense.