When the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) visit the Houston Texans (11-5) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium, they will aim to halt a six-game losing streak.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Colts have put an average of 27.3 points per game on the board this year, 10.7 more than the 16.6 the Texans have surrendered.
\nHouston’s offense has averaged 326.3 yards per game this season, 24.2 yards fewer than the 350.5 allowed by Indianapolis’ defense. Houston averages 5.3 yards per play, while Indianapolis allows 5.6.
\nIndianapolis is accumulating 345.4 yards per game, 73.0 more than Houston is allowing (272.4). Indianapolis picks up 6.0 yards per play, while Houston gives up 5.1.
\nThe Colts have allowed opposing rushing attacks to average 99.9 yards per game in 2025 compared to the 107.4 yards the Texans offense has averaged on the ground per contest.
\nThe Texans are conceding 94.8 yards per game on the ground, compared to the 120.7 rushing yards the Colts are accumulating.
\nIndianapolis has forced nine more turnovers this season (21) than Houston has committed (12).
\nIndianapolis has turned the ball over 20 times this year, while Houston has 26 takeaways.<\/p>\n