We’re taking an early, hard look at the Indianapolis Colts — and why this matchup demands the most disciplined version of the Houston Texans’ defense.

Indy has turned play-action into a weapon, creating confusion, missteps, and wide-open crossing routes that can flip games fast. If Houston wants to survive this one, the defense can’t bite, can’t drift, and can’t lose track of those lethal horizontal concepts that the Colts live on.

But let’s talk about what Houston needs most:
👉 CJ Stroud back under center.
This might be the perfect game where the passing offense unlocks the rushing offense — not the other way around. Houston needs balance, timing, and explosive rhythm… and CJ brings all three.

Plus, we dive into the two things Texans fans (and us on this show!) have been waiting to see:
🔥 Mark’s first 100-yard rushing game — is this finally the week?
🔥 Jayden Higgins’ breakout game — the tape, the numbers, the flashes… it’s all been building toward a moment.

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