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Texans vs. Colts 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 8

Preview the Week 1 matchup between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and m...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • Data Skrive
Texans vs. Colts 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 8
Matt Gay - Status in question for Sunday Gay (hernia) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Texans.
Impact Gay has been in recovery mode since undergoing surgery on a sports hernia following Indianapolis' last preseason game Aug. 22. He didn't practice at all this week, but the team still is giving him a chance to serve as its placekicker Sunday. Coach Shane Steichen told JJ Stankewitz of the Colts' official site Friday that Spencer Shrader will handle kicking duties this weekend if Gay is deemed inactive about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Pierce - Could take Downs' spot Week 1 Pierce is set to play an increased role Sunday against the Texans, as JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports that Josh Downs (ankle) has been ruled out.
Impact Pierce is the top candidate to start on the outside across from Michael Pittman, as rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell is likely to play primarily in the slot. Pierce has seen plenty of playing time in his first two seasons but has often been used as a decoy to stretch the field without getting substantial target volume, as he finished short of 600 receiving yards and scored only two touchdowns in each campaign.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Adonai Mitchell - Poised for decent volume in debut Mitchell could see additional targets Sunday against the Texans, as JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports that Josh Downs (ankle) has been ruled out.
Impact Mitchell's likely to play primarily in the slot, but there will likely be more opportunities for both the rookie second-round draft pick and Alec Pierce alongside Michael Pittman in Downs' absence. Mitchell showed promising chemistry with quarterback Anthony Richardson as they connected for a touchdown in the preseason finale, and they will look to carry that success over into the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Out for Sunday's game Coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Downs (ankle) is out for Sunday's season opener against the Texans.
Impact Downs was able to do some individual movement drills off to the side during Friday's practice, but he won't be ready for Week 1 action and will thus target a potential return Sept. 15 against the Packers. In his absence versus Houston, fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce should see added opportunities behind No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Gay - Looking unlikely for Sunday Gay (sports hernia) is not participating in Friday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gay hasn't practiced in any capacity this week while recovering from sports hernia surgery, making him look like a strong candidate to sit out Sunday's regular-season opener against the Texans. Friday's official practice report will reveal Gay's injury designation for Week 1. If Gay can't go, undrafted rookie Spencer Shrader will work as Indianapolis' starting kicker versus Houston.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Working off to the side Though Downs (ankle) wasn't participating in practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic notes that the wideout was doing individual movement drills off to the side.
Impact If Downs officially goes down as a 'DNP' for the third straight practice, his chances of suiting up Sunday versus Houston wouldn't seem promising. Either way, added context with regard to his Week 1 status will arrive no later that the release on the Colts' final injury report of the week.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Stay away from betting Bears-Titans, Texans-Colts, Falcons at home vs. Steelers | What's Wright?

Stay away from betting Bears-Titans, Texans-Colts, Falcons at home vs. Steelers | What's Wright?
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Official Podcast: Colts vs. Texans preview with Julian Blackmon
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Colts vs. Texans Injury Report – Week 1, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 1 matchup between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts on September 8, 2024.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Data Skrive
Colts vs. Texans Injury Report – Week 1, 2024
Matt Gay - Absent from field Gay (sports hernia) is not practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gay's status for Week 1 against the Texans is firmly in question after he underwent a procedure to address a sports hernia following the team's final preseason game Aug. 22. The team still hasn't elevated Spencer Shrader from their practice squad, but if Gay is unable to suit up, he is the likeliest option to handle kicking duties for the Colts on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Not seen at Thursday's practice Downs (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Though officially listed as a non-participant in the Colts' first practice of the week, Downs -- who is bouncing back from a high-ankle sprain -- noted that he ran some routes during Wednesday's session, while suggesting that he's "real close" to returning, per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis. With another 'DNP' looming Thursday, what (if anything) Downs is able to do Friday figures to be pivotal in terms of his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 Super Bowl predictions: Experts pick who will play in, win SB LIX

Who will capture the Lombardi Trophy in February in New Orleans? The FOX Sports staff of football experts gaze into their crystal balls.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
2024-25 Super Bowl predictions: Experts pick who will play in, win SB LIX

Will Caleb Williams have best rookie debut? Impact players? QBs under pressure?

As the season kicks off, FOX Sports' NFL experts tackle five burning questions, featuring the rookie QBs and coaches most likely to succeed.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Will Caleb Williams have best rookie debut? Impact players? QBs under pressure?

Colts begin another season trying to snap the NFL's longest opening-game winless streak

The Indianapolis Colts are trying to halt the NFL's longest winless streak in season openers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press
Nick Caserio joins Texans Radio to preview a Week 1 showdown vs the Colts
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE
JuJu Brents - Missing from injury report Brents (nose) is not on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Brents has been sidelined by what was described as a nose injury, but the issue will not prevent the Kansas State product from taking the field this week. The second-year pro will be starting at corner opposite Jaylon Jones on Sunday against the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Sermon - Not on injury report Sermon (hamstring) is not listed on the Colts' injury report ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Texans.
Impact Sermon has evidently moved past a hamstring issue that sidelined him last month, and as a result is in line to be available to back up starting RB Jonathan Taylor in Week 1. Also in the team's backfield mix is Tyler Goodson, though neither Sermon or Goodson figure to garner a high volume of weekly touches as long as Taylor is available.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tanor Bortolini - Past toe issue Bortolini (toe) was left off the Colts' injury report Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 1 game against the Texans on Sunday.
Impact The rookie offensive lineman out of Wisconsin has been sidelined for the last couple of weeks due to a toe injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Bortolini is back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Colts' top backup offensive linemen in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Gay - Underwent sports hernia procedure Gay noted Wednesday that he underwent a procedure to address a sports hernia, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact As a result, Gay doesn't know if he'll be available for Sunday's season opener against Houston, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. If the veteran kicker ends up sidelined this weekend, the Colts have the option of elevating practice squad member Spencer Shrader ahead of Week 1 action.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Gay - Misses practice Wednesday Gay (sports hernia) didn't practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact The report relays that coach Shane Steichen clarified Wednesday that Gay is dealing with a sports hernia issue, not a groin injury. While Steichen wouldn't comment on whether Gay had surgery, he did say the issue is not a long-term concern for the kicker. If Gay is unavailable for Sunday's season opener against the Texans, the Colts can turn to practice squad member Spencer Shrader in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Still not practicing Downs (ankle) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Downs, who suffered a high-ankle sprain Aug. 7, has two more chances to log practice reps ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Texans. If he ends up being unavailable for the contest, fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce would be in store for added opportunities versus Houston behind No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, CMC highlight Shady McCoy's Top 5 RBs | The Facility

Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, CMC highlight Shady McCoy's Top 5 RBs | The Facility

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Nick Cross - Officially named Week 1 starter Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Tuesday that Cross will start at safety across from Julian Blackmon during Sunday's regular-season opener against the Texans, James Boy...
Impact Cross entered training camp as the favorite to earn a starting safety gig alongside Blackmon. He spent most of the 2023 campaign as a special-teams contributor before stepping up as a started on defense during the final three games of the season. In those three contests, Cross averaged 6.0 tackles (3.0 solo)
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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