If he doesn’t, this is a tough task for the Colts, even with a disappointing Texans team on the other sideline. With Luck still limited in practice and backup Matt Hasselbeck sitting out Tuesday because of illness, the Colts (2-2) brought back Johnson in time for Thursday night’s game at Houston (1-3). Meanwhile, Ryan Mallett doesn’t look like the team’s answer at quarterback. For the Colts and Texans, the quarterback situations are two completely different stories.
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Last week, despite Luck being listed as questionable, Colts coach Chuck Pagano insisted he thought the quarterback would be available for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. He also doesn’t know what kind of reception to expect, but hopes fans remember everything he did in Houston. Andrew Luck further shared that he believes he had been improving his game and is now working hard to enhance his abilities.
The Houston Texans (1-3) are coming from a 48-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4.
However, this is a division game, so anything is possible. Similar to Luck, Foster has carried the weight of the load on offense, dealing with quarterback inconsistencies his entire career. While Luck seems more involved in practice, until he’s officially cleared to play on Thursday, it’s fair to be skeptical of how injured he really is. Foster made his season debut Sunday after returning from a groin injury. The word “off” can apply to both of these teams’ starts to the season. Houston is 0-4-1 ATS in its last five against Indy and is mired in a 6-12 ATS run in home games since 2012. Colts win 20-16 and cover the spread. Of course, that game took place on December 16th, 2012. In the end, the Colts will dominate and turn this game into a rout.
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The Colts offensive line against the Texans defensive line.
If Indianapolis controls both sides of the line of scrimmage and can limit J.J. Watt, this game will be over in a hurry. While Luck is said to be starting, he is obviously not 100%, meaning the Colts might limit his throws during the game.
Indianapolis still struggles at stopping the run, especially against team that know how. The Colts embrace them. Indianapolis has won five in a row over the Texans and 15 straight against division opponents. Their defense has also been a disappointment this year, allowing 27 points per game.
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On Monday, a report said Luck suffered a subluxation, a lesser dislocation, in his throwing shoulder, and that “at least” three separate doctors had to look at the injury. Colts show up on offense for four quarters and win this game 30-13.
