A pair of 2-0 teams will go head-to-head at Reliant Stadium this weekend when the Houston Texans host the defending football
The Colts battled to a tight 22-20 win at Tennessee in Week 2, with Indianapolis forcing the Titans into two turnovers. Peyton Manning was his usual surgical self last week, going 28-for-42 for 312 yards and one touchdown, but he did throw his first interception. Joseph Addai ran for 81 yards and a score on 20 carries, showing that he can keep defenses from keying on Manning and his band of receivers. Rookie Anthony Gonzalez had three catches for 49 yards on the day, and he looks like he is comfortable with the complex Colts offense. The defense did a good job in containing Tennessee quarterback Vince Young, but they also gave up 141 yards on the ground. This could an ongoing trend throughout the season.
The Texans beat the Carolina Panthers 34-21 on the road last week behind Matt Schaub and an aggressive and opportunistic defense. Schaub is finally getting his chance to lead a team after three years with the Falcons as Michael Vick's understudy, and he is making it count as he went 20-for-28 for 227 yards and two touchdowns. Andre Johnson caught seven passes for 120 yards and two majors, but the talented receiver is out with a knee sprain this week. The defense forced three turnovers from the Panthers, including Kevin Walter's recovered fumble in the end zone to put Houston up 31-14.
The Colts come into this game as a 6-point favorite on the road, and the key to this matchup will be the absence of Johnson for the Texans. Johnson is their top receiver, and no one else on the Texans has proved they could be considered as a No.2 receiver, much less a No.1 receiver. Also, the Colts' offense, led by Manning, will prove to be too strong for the gutsy Houston defense, as they generally tend to not make many mistakes.
Odds (WagerWeb)
champions from Indianapolis.Indianapolis: -6
Houston: +6 (O/U 47)
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