{"id":653688,"date":"2026-01-04T16:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T16:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/653688\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T16:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T16:47:11","slug":"where-to-watch-colts-at-texans-for-week-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/653688\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Watch: Colts at Texans for Week 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Indianapolis Colts (8-8) travel to the infamous \u2018House that T.Y. Hilton Built\u2019 to take on the Houston Texans (11-5)(-9.5), who have already clinched a playoff berth, but could still win the division with a victory today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Kickoff is Sunday at 1 PM EST.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">While Colts fans wish this particular Texas trip was under better circumstances, with Indianapolis already having been eliminated from playoff contention, it is an opportunity for some of these Colts players to make their mark, play for team pride against an AFC South rival, and hopefully carry some momentum over for next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In particular, rookie quarterback Riley Leonard will be making his first career start in place of unretired veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who will be available in emergency relief, with the Colts\u2019 playoff hopes already dashed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Colts come in scoring the league\u2019s 7th most points (27.3 avg. ppg), while their defense allows the 19th most points (23.4 avg. ppg)\u2014as each side of the football doesn\u2019t remotely resemble the successful units they were to start the 2025 campaign because of a number of critical injuries respectively.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Meanwhile, Houston\u2019s offense scores the 16th most points (22.9 avg. ppg), while the staunch Texans defense surrenders the league\u2019s fewest (16.6 avg. ppg.) respectively. It\u2019ll be a major challenge for Leonard to solve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Colts fans can watch the regular season finale on CBS, with Ian Eagle (play-by-play), JJ Watt (analyst) handling the call. It can also be streamed on NFL+ and YoutubeTV with paid subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The TV map can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/506sports.com\/nfl.php?yr=2025&amp;wk=18\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">For those Colts fans tuning in to the radio locally, the game can be listed to on 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan, as well as 97.1 Hank FM. For paid subscribers, it\u2019s also on Sirius XM Channel 382. Matt Taylor (play-by-play), analyst Charles Arbuckle (analyst), and Larra Overton (sideline) will be handling the radio call.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The officiating crew is Land Clark and his team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Game temperature in Houston is expected to be around 63 degrees with partial clouds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Colts lead the all-time series against the Texans, 33-14-1, but Houston got the best of Indianapolis the last time these two teams played, winning 20-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 30, 2025. In fact, the Texans have won the last four matchups against the Colts, so Indianapolis will be looking to snap that losing streak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">LB Jamal Hill (calf)- Out; CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle\/knee)- Out; OT Trent Brown (ankle\/knee) &#8211; Questionable; CB Ajani Carter (hamstring)- Out; and DE Darrell Taylor (ankle)- Out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">CB Sauce Gardner (calf)- Out; TE Will Mallory (lung)- Out; QB Anthony Richardson (eye)- Out; and S Daniel Scott (knee)- Out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Indianapolis Colts (8-8) travel to the infamous \u2018House that T.Y. 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