The Houston Texans have won three games in a row and they will be looking to keep that streak going against a Indianapolis Colts team that is 7-0.  The Texans will likely try to run the ball a little more than usual against the Colts who are allowing 112.0 yards rushing per game and 4.5 yards per carry.  Ryan Moats should get the start over Steve Slaton based on how well he played last week against the Bills.  Without Owen Daniels the Texans will rely on WRs Kevin Walter and David Anderson to catch the short stuff.  The Colts will be without a doubt be doubling Andre Johnson all day long on Sunday.  That might not matter however if Matt Schaub has time to throw the football.  That will only happen if the Texans’ O-Line can hold out DEs Dwight Freeney (8 sacks) and Robert Mathis (6 sacks) and that won’t be easy.

The Colts won’t stray from the usual plan as they will rely on Peyton Manning’s right arm to win this game.  DE Mario Williams will have to get pressure on Manning or he will slice and dice the Texans’ secondary.  The Texans will have problems slowing down Reggie Wayne, Austin Collie and Dallas Clark in this game.  The Texans also don’t stop the run too well allowing 113.3 yards rushing per game and 4.7 yards per carry.  Joseph Addai could have a big game here if the Colts get the lead and then decide to grind out a win on the ground. 

PREDICTION:  COLTS 38, TEXANS 20