The Houston Texans could use a win against the Indianapolis Colts as they take on their AFC South rivals in Week 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here are bold predictions surrounding the game from the Texans Wire staff as well as one from Colts Wire.
texans rush for 200-plus yards
Anthony Wood — The Texans rushing offense has been on fire for the last two weeks, and there is no reason why that should end. The Colts has a young and strong secondary, so don’t be surprised if Bill O’Brien relies heavily on Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson with Deshaun Watson adding some scrambles.
t.y. hilton carves up texans. again.
Coty Davis — I believe the Colts will look to exploit the Texans’ weakness and T.Y. Hilton — a guy who has recorded over 1,500 yards against Houston— will have another amazing game with over 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
j.j. watt produces a scoop and score
Mark Lane — DT Brandon Dunn strip-sacks Colts QB Jacoby Brissett. As the ball is bouncing about on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf, Watt scoops it up and returns it for a touchdown to help Houston pad their lead, and they’ll need it in such a close contest.
eric ebron returns
Kevin Hickey, managing editor, Colts Wire — Ebron catches two touchdown passes.
t.y. who?
Avery Duncan — Texans limit T.Y. Hilton to less than 60 yards. Safety Justin Reid did say Houston is switching up their approach in how they defend Hilton. Expect to see a fair amount of bracket coverage, with Tashaun Gipson or Jahleel Addae assisting any cornerback defending the speedy Colts wideout. It worked against Julio Jones, why not against the Texans’ Achilles Heel?
