The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts will meet for the second and final time in the 2024 regular season in Week 8.
Indianapolis played Houston hard in the first matchup between these teams, as quarterback Anthony Richardson made several long completions in the matchup.
However, even though the Colts beat the Miami Dolphins last week, Richardson didn’t look good in 2024. He’s completing just 48.5 percent of his passes, and the offense in Indy is very shaky due to his inconsistency.
That, and the fact that Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been out for several weeks, makes it tough to bet on the Colts anytime soon in the market for kickers.
Instead, I’m betting on a pair of Texans to succeed in this AFC South rivalry matchup.
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.
Stefon Diggs Anytime TD (+115)
In Week 1 against the Colts, Diggs found the end zone twice on six of CJ Stroud’s targets.
Since then, the veteran receiver has had just two touchdowns, but he has assumed the role of No. 1 receiver in the offense with Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve.
Diggs had six catches for 77 yards and a score in his first game without Collins — who had five catches for 23 yards last week.
I expect him to bounce back against a Colts defense that tormented him in the red zone in Week 1.
Dameon Piece Anytime TD (+425)
Starting running back Joe Mixon had 159 yards and a score against the Colts in Week 1, but he’s -185 to find the end zone this week, so I’ll drop his backup – Damon Pierce – at +425. to find the final region.
Pierce had eight carries for 76 yards and a score in Week 6, but his rushing percentage decreased compared to the Green Bay Packers, getting just two carries.
However, the Colts are allowing 4.6 yards per carry this season, so Houston could rely on two backs to win on Sunday — especially since Mixon had 30 carries against Indy in the season opener.
It’s a long play, but it’s a good matchup for Mixon, Pierce and the Texans’ running game.
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