"Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and nickel Jalen Pitre are both expected to practice today. Both players remain under NFL concussion protocol, progressing toward final stages toward medical clearance for Sunday game against Colts. Both players missed past three games."

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson received additional motivation before taking on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13.

The Colts and Texans square off on Sunday in a game that could have playoff implications. Here are 3 Colts bold predictions before the game.

The Houston Texans are seemingly expected to hammer out a big-time extension for their star pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. once the season comes to close. According to The Athletic 's Dianna Russini, a contract extension for Anderson is set to be a priority for the Texans after a career season of being the centerpiece of their elite defensive unit.

The Colts needed overtime to beat the Falcons two weeks ago in their only win over the past three games and blew a 20-9 lead in the fourth quarter at Kansas City. Daniel Jones couldn't make a play when coach Shane Steichen put the ball in his hands instead of giving it to Jonathan Taylor on three,

Down 9-3 late in the first half, Mills found an open Christian Kirk from 2 yards out for an easy score.

The Texans beat Buffalo despite a poor second half offensively. That will have to change Sunday against the AFC-South leading Colts.

The AFC South race has gotten significantly tighter in recent weeks. The Indianapolis Colts' lead in the division is now down to one game over the Jacksonville Jaguars and two games over the Houston Texans.

Here's everything you need to know when the Jacksonville Jaguars play the Houston Texans Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Houston Texans appear to be getting their starting quarterback C.J. Stroud back in the mix for their Week 13 game against the Indianapolis Colts, leading their fill-in from the past three weeks, Davis Mills, to resort back to his typical QB2 role for the foreseeable future.