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NFL Teams that Can’t Beat Certain Opponents on…

Poorocourpido — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +0000

The Houston Texans can’t beat the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Even with the Colt sitting at 1-13 and the Texans already secured a playoff spot, Houston managed to lose. The loss dropped Houston’s record in Indianapolis to 0-10. They now have the second worst active road record against one opponent without a win. Houston’s missed opportunity keeps on this dubious list a little longer. Here are the worst active road losing streaks for one team against one opponent without a win in the regular season.

San Diego Chargers – 14 losses versus Pittsburgh Steelers

This is an interesting streak. While the Chargers are 0-14 against Pittsburgh in the regular season on the road, they have actually won twice there in the playoffs. Still, this list is about the regular season and the Chargers just don’t win in Pittsburgh. The streak began back in 1971. The Chargers have been close a few times but they have also been blown out a few times. The worst loss was a 52-24 pounding in 1984.

Houston Texans – 10 losses versus Indianapolis Colts

Houston is just 3-17 overall against the Colts. All three wins came at home. They have missed some opportunities to end their skid in Indianapolis. They led into the final minute of the 2011 game before losing. They also lost one score games in 2008 and 2009.

Minnesota Vikings – Nine losses versus Indianapolis Colts

The Vikings have never won a road game against the Colts. That counts nine regular season games and one playoff game. Most of those losses occurred when the Colts played in Baltimore. Only two of the losses have come since the team moved to Indianapolis. The Vikings lost by a field goal there in 2004 and were crushed in 2000. The last time they faced the Colts on the road before that was 1968. Minnesota went 5-0 against the Colts at home between those years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Seven losses versus Tennessee Titans

The Buccaneers have not fared well on the road against the Titans since joining the league in 1976. They have all seven of those games. The first four came when the Titans were the Houston Oilers. The last three came when the franchise moved. Tampa Bay lost in Tennessee 23-17 in 2011 for the seventh straight loss on the road against the team.ousHH

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NFL preview capsule: Houston Texans at…

UNLOMOFEEVESE — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:41:19 +0000

By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff WriterTampa Bay Times
In Print: Thursday, December 22, 2011

TONIGHT

Texans (10-4) at Colts (1-13)

8:20; NFL Network, 1010-AM. Line/over-under: Texans by 6; 40½

T.J. Yates came back to earth in Sunday’s home loss to the Panthers. The Texans’ third-string quarterback threw two interceptions after throwing one in his first three starts. Can he pull it together? Maybe. But what seems more certain is the Colts offense isn’t dynamic enough to trump the Houston defense the way Carolina did last week. It’s one thing to put up 27 points (as the Colts did in their first win last week) against the Titans. But that’s unlikely against the Texans.

Stephen F. Holder’s pick: Texans 24, Colts 17

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My Week 8 Picks for the AFC South Division: A…

Avainawew — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:03:00 +0000

In week 6, I ran the table with a perfect 3-0 mark with my picks for the AFC South division and I was in position to accomplish the feat again in week 7. As predicted, the New Orleans Saints beat up on the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans. With the Jacksonville Jaguars playing against the Baltimore Ravens, I figured another perfect week was in the bag. However, the Jaguars played very well defensively and beat the Ravens 12-7. Despite being in a state of disbelief, I have to put it behind me and look ahead to week 8, where all four teams in the division will face each other.

Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans:

Both teams are coming off disappointing losses from last week. With first place on the line in the division, the Titans were defeated at home by the Texans 41-7 while the Colts were completely dominated by the Saints, to the tune of 62-7. Everyone figured the Colts would be a different team without Peyton Manning(notes) under center, but to lose a game by 55 points is just unacceptable.

The Colts have yet to win a game this season and they will face a Titans’ team that will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss at home. Simply put, the Titans should win big in this one and maybe Chris Johnson will finally have that big game that everyone has been waiting for. Maybe.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans:

The Jaguars made me look bad last week to say the least. I gave them absolutely no shot against the Ravens but they proved me wrong. I guess anything is possible when you hold a team to -1 passing yards in the first half. Despite a decent showing against Baltimore, I think the Texans are more than capable of moving the ball efficiently against a Jaguars’ defense that has been average at best this year.

Arian Foster(notes) caught and ran for over 100 yards against the Titans last week and I think it’s safe to say, he will have another good game against Jacksonville. Look for the Texans to win their second straight game against a divisional opponent.

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Arian Foster Injury Update: Texans Running Back…

steectizePack — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:16:17 +0000

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will be inactive for today’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans announced the news moments ago via Twitter.

Derrick Ward will start in place of Foster today.

The Colts allowed an average of 127 rushing yards per game last year. In the preseason this year, they allowed more than 146 yards per game, the third worst of any team.

Ben Tate will backup Ward. Steve Slaton is expected to see some action on third-downs.

The other inactive players for the Texans today include: QB T.J. Yates, CB Brandon Harris, CB Roc Carmichael, G Thomas Austin, T Derek Newton and DE Tim Bulman. The Texans are at home today against a Peyton Manning-less Indianapolis Colts team. The Colts’ other inactive players include: WR Blair White, WR Anthony Gonzalez, DB Kevin Thomas, RB Darren Evans, OG Jamey Richard, DE Jerry Hughes.

For more perspective on Arian Foster, visit SBNation’s Houston Texans site, Battle Red Blog. For more on the Indianapolis Colts, visit SBNation’s Colts site Stampede Blue.

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AFC South links: Saturday picks Manning

BusikBigBoy — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:55:29 +0000

Houston Texans

One of the biggest challenges facing new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is fixing the Texans’ secondary, writes Nick Scurfield.

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis is right in the crosshairs of the NFL’s labor battle, writes Dan Parr.

Wide receiver Austin Collie “feels good” and is showing no ill effects of last year’s concussions, writes Mike Chappell in the Indy Star.

Colts center Jeff Saturday landed at No. 59 on the NFL Network’s Top 100 players of 2011 list. He took that opportunity to lobby for his quarterback Peyton Manning over New England’s Tom Brady. “Listen, nothing against (Tom) Brady, obviously I got a ton of respect for him, but man, Peyton, he’s a different level,” Saturday said. “With as many MVPs as he’s had, the guy shows up each and every week ready to play and his numbers support it.”

Jacksonville Jaguars

Former Jaguars tight end Ernest Wilford has settled a charge of resisting arrest. He pleaded no contest and was ordered to pay $303 in court costs.

Tennessee Titans

Titans receiver Damian Williams wants to be on the field more in his second NFL season, writes Jim Wyatt.

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Has the AFC South played the Colts tough?

DiewLilileact — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:13:40 +0000

Itâ€™s a compliment in this business to read a quality piece and say, â€œWish Iâ€™d thought of that.â€

So I offer that hat tip to Nate Dunlevy for his two-part series on whether the rest of the AFC South plays the Indianapolis Colts tough, a popular line of thinking that his research pretty much squashes..

Hereâ€™s the link to Part I in which he reaches these verdicts:

Jacksonville: “It’s fair to say the Jaguars play the Colts tough. The Jags don’t win any more often than they should, but they keep it closer than one would think. They allow fewer points than average and score more than average. The two teams play close games more frequently than would be expected as well.”

Tennessee: “The Titans don’t play the Colts tough. They play them pretty much average. There isn’t any real evidence they pose any great matchup advantage and the two teams are about as likely to play a close game as the Colts would on any given week.”

Houston: “Indy owns the Texans. There is no standard by which the Texans can be said to have played the Colts ‘tough’ over the last nine years.”

Asked if the second games in the season series might have been closer, Dunlevy looked at things from that perspective for Part II and didnâ€™t find a lot of evidence.

Perhaps after the combine weâ€™ll circle back and borrow this concept or spin off of it to test it for the Titans, Jaguars and Texans against one another.

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RTC: Report says Turner, Reich switching

myrseo — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:58:25 +0000

Reading the coverage …

Houston Texans

Where the Texans stand after nine years compared to other expansion teams, from Richard Justice.

Gary Kubiak talks to the team website about his new assistants.

The transcript of part 2 of a recent Rick Smith radio interview.

Indianapolis Colts

Ron Turner and Frank Reich are swapping roles, with Turner moving to quarterbacks coach and Frank Reich moving to wide receivers, according to WISH-TV.

Chris McGaha drove the country before landing a job with the Colts, says Phillip B. Wilson.

A look at the defensive ends with Stampede Blue.

Looking back at the first quarter of the 2010 season with Colts.com.

A look at the Colts’ running backs, from Brett Mock.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars are giving club-seat owners a PGA perk, says Ashley Gurbal.

Tennessee Titans

Mike Munchakâ€™s focus is now on the offensive staff, says John Glennon. Mike Tice could be in play.

Itâ€™s unclear if the Bears would grant permission for the Titans to talk to Tice, says Brad Biggs.

Glennon on Bruce Matthews, Kevin Matthews and nepotism. I see his points here. But on a broader scale, I am surprised at how many e-mailers and commenters I have who cannot see how, policy-wise, this is different than a Jeff Fisher-Brandon Fisher case.

Vision, not voice, will define Munchak, says David Boclair.

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Indianapolis Colts Back on Top in AFC South

ANDerson — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:45:04 +0000

Indianapolis Colts fans can rest easy, at least for another week. The team had been playing catch-up since being dominated by the Houston Texans in week one of the NFL 2010-2011 Season. Since then, they have won their way back into position, and thanks to a few trip-ups by the Texans along the way, reclaimed the AFC South with an avenging victory Monday night.

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NFL Score: Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans Live Score and Coverage

Vefthepeabber — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:57:26 +0000

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Live Coverage on ESPN – The Houston Texans now are ready to make a showdown with the Indianapolis Colts in a Monday Night Football match at NFL Season 2010. Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana will be the official venue for the Texans vs Colts matchup which will start at exactly

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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts: MNF Live Blog, Stats and Analysis

dutsDrutH — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:47:21 +0000

Welcome to the live blog of the week 8 Monday Night Football season! Tonight we have what is sure to be a great match up: A rematch of the week one upset of the Texans over the Colts . Honestly, my pick is the Colts.

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans: 10 Bold Predictions for Tonight

guecerafe — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:32:48 +0000

The Houston Texans started the season with a surprisingly easy victory over the Indianapolis Colts. This put the Texans in the driver’s seat in the AFC South, and it appeared that they might have turned the corner and were finally ready to capture their first division crown

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Don’t Expect a Repeat for the Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night

baidlinee — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:33:29 +0000

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Monday, November 1st; 8:30 p.m. EST Line: Indianapolis -6 Ã‚Â Overview The Indianapolis Colts will seek revenge Monday against the Houston Texans. The Texans beat the Colts in their home opener, so Peyton Manning and the Colts are looking to redeem themselves and take hold of the division.

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Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans: Monday Night Battle for Top of AFC South

Awairty — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:33:29 +0000

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Monday, November 1st; 8:30 p.m. EST Line: Indianapolis -6 Ã‚Â Overview The Indianapolis Colts will seek revenge Monday against the Houston Texans.

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Colts focused on stopping Texans RB Foster

creditexpertsft — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:10:07 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS- Houston running back Arian Foster took the Colts by surprise in the Texans’ stunning Week 1 victory.

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NFL Week 8 Picks: Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction

Whardiasehems — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:04:19 +0000

Two teams that love throwing the ball down field meeting up in prime time on Monday Night Football? I expect a lot of passing yards and ample scoring between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts in what has shaped up to be a huge AFC South divisional game.

Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news.