Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts Live In-Game Updates

There’s a lot at stake for the Houston Texans forward of their season finale towards the Indianapolis Colts. 

If the Texans lose inside Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, they may enter the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 1 decide. But when the Texans win their Week 18 contest, they might fall to the second decide if the Chicago Bears lose to the Minnesota Vikings.

An opportunity on the prime general choice would put the Texans in a chief place to pick quarterback Bryce Younger, the projected No. 1 decide from Alabama.

However coach Lovie Smith is not fearful about Houston’s draft choice. His prime precedence helps the Texans finish their 2022 season on a optimistic be aware.

“We’ve been making an attempt to win for a protracted time frame — none of that has modified,” Smith mentioned. “That’s why there may be disappointment in what occurred [Sunday]. We’re going to go to work this week and do every thing we presumably can to win this final sport.”

The Colts (4-11-1) have dropped six consecutive video games and can begin backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger over veterans Matt Ryan and Nick Foles.

WHAT: Houston Texans (2-13-1) at Indianapolis Colts (4-11-1)

WHERE: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN (63,000)

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, 12 p.m. CT

TELEVISION: CBS / FuboTV (attempt it free)

RADIO: SPORTS RADIO 610 | 100.3 THE BULL | MEGA 101

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SPREAD: Houston Texans +2.5 (+100), Indianapolis Colts -2.5 (-118)

TOTAL: 38 (o -110, u -110)

MONEYLINE: Texans +125, Colts -150

1st Quarter:

The Texans obtained the ball first and recorded a gap drive landing for the second time this season. Second-year quarterback Davis Mills started the drive by connecting with huge receiver Brandin Cooks for 33 yards. The possession ended with Mills and Cooks connecting for an 11-yard landing.

Texans 7, Colts 0 

Change of Possession

The Colts fumbled on their kick-off return and the ball was recovered by the Texans. 

Change of Possession

The Texans capitalized on their takeaway with a 37-yard area purpose by Ka’imi Fairbairn. 

Texans 10, Colts 0

After a fumble prematurely ended their first drive, the Colts had been in a position to get themselves again into the sport on their second possession. Second-year quarterback Sam Ehlinger led the Colts on a 75-yard drive that ended with rookie huge receiver Michael Pittman Jr. recording his eleventh profession landing.

Texans 10, Colts 7 

Change of Possession

Outdoors of a 23-yard reception from Cooks, the Texans couldn’t get something going throughout their newest drive. Punt. 

Change of Possession

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