Watch Texans vs. Colts: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Who’s Playing

Indianapolis @ Houston

Current Records: Indianapolis 6-6; Houston 2-9

What to Know

The Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans are set to square off in an AFC South matchup at 1 p.m. ET Dec. 5 at NRG Stadium. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Indianapolis might have drawn first blood against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, but it was Tampa Bay who got the last laugh. The Colts came up short against the Buccaneers, falling 38-31. Indianapolis’ defeat came about despite a quality game from RB Jonathan Taylor, who punched in one rushing touchdown.

Houston came within a touchdown against the New York Jets last week, but they wound up with a 21-14 loss. No one had a standout game offensively for Houston, but they got scores from WR Brandin Cooks and TE Brevin Jordan. QB Tyrod Taylor ended up with a passer rating of 134.10.

Indianapolis is the favorite in this one, with an expected 10-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The losses put the Colts at 6-6 and the Texans at 2-9. A pair of offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Indianapolis ranks second in the NFL when it comes to rushing touchdowns, with 17 on the season. Less enviably, Houston is worst in the league in overall offensive touchdowns, with only 18 on the season. So the cards are definitely stacked against Houston.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: NRG Stadium — Houston, Texas
• TV: CBS
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $14.55

Odds

The Colts are a big 10-point favorite against the Texans, according to the latest NFL odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Colts, as the game opened with the Colts as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Indianapolis have won nine out of their last 14 games against Houston.

• Oct 17, 2021 – Indianapolis 31 vs. Houston 3
• Dec 20, 2020 – Indianapolis 27 vs. Houston 20
• Dec 06, 2020 – Indianapolis 26 vs. Houston 20
• Nov 21, 2019 – Houston 20 vs. Indianapolis 17
• Oct 20, 2019 – Indianapolis 30 vs. Houston 23
• Jan 05, 2019 – Indianapolis 21 vs. Houston 7
• Dec 09, 2018 – Indianapolis 24 vs. Houston 21
• Sep 30, 2018 – Houston 37 vs. Indianapolis 34
• Dec 31, 2017 – Indianapolis 22 vs. Houston 13
• Nov 05, 2017 – Indianapolis 20 vs. Houston 14
• Dec 11, 2016 – Houston 22 vs. Indianapolis 17
• Oct 16, 2016 – Houston 26 vs. Indianapolis 23
• Dec 20, 2015 – Houston 16 vs. Indianapolis 10
• Oct 08, 2015 – Indianapolis 27 vs. Houston 20