\n Venue<\/strong>: Lucas Oil Stadium
\n Texans vs. Colts Sunday Football Lines<\/strong>
\n MoneyLine<\/strong>: Texans +310 \/ Colts -380
\n Spread<\/strong>: Colts -8.5
\n Over\/Under<\/strong>: 49.5<\/p>\n
LOOKING FOR THE BEST NFL HANDICAPPERS ONLINE? TRY OUR EXPERTS\u2019 NFL WEEK 9 PICKS \u2014\u2013><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n On the year, the Texans have just 11 sacks, which is the third-fewest in the NFL. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is tough enough to sack by some of the best defenses in the NFL so one of the worst isn\u2019t going to have much of a shot.<\/p>\n On top of that, the Colts are still perfect while the Texans have been inconsistent this year. This is still a matchup of the big brother and the litter brother in the AFC South and Junior just isn\u2019t ready for the upset yet.<\/p>\n Texans offense versus Colts defense <\/strong><\/p>\n On one hand, the Texans offense catches a break now that the Colts will be without safety Bob Sanders for this contest but on the other hand, their main option in the middle of the field will also be out for this game and the rest of the season. The loss of tight end Owen Daniels will be huge for the Texans as he not only is a safety valve for Matt Schaub, he also leads the team in catches for a first down. In the backfield, the Texans have a bit of a conundrum with Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and even Chris Brown. Regardless of who is the starter, the Texans need to run the ball well and keep the Colts offense on the sidelines. That is their best shot at a win.<\/p>\n Colts offense versus Texans defense<\/strong><\/p>\n As mentioned before, the Texans simply don\u2019t pressure opposing quarterbacks. On top of that, a couple of their key helpers in that category \u2013 Brian Cushing and Mario Williams \u2013 are a little beat up for this contest. The Colts may not run the ball particularly well but they throw it better than almost anyone in the league. That\u2019s going to be the story of the game as Manning stands in the pocket all day long and makes plays. The Texans really don\u2019t have the cover corners to slow down any of the Colts wideouts and that will be evident on Sunday.<\/p>\n Outlook & Pick <\/strong> On top of that, the Texans have no pass rush while the Colts have Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.<\/p>\n Those factors combined should lead to another Colts win and cover in this series.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThose are not good signs when you are set to face Peyton Manning.<\/p>\n
\nBoth teams have good offenses and suspect defenses, so really, what\u2019s the difference between them? Execution. The Colts are one of the best while the Texans \u2013 as evident in their two losses to Arizona and Jacksonville \u2013 are not there yet.<\/p>\n