The Colts are a 3-point favorite this week, likely creating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Indianapolis Colts to be the 9th-most run-oriented team on the slate this week with a 45.9% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Indianapolis Colts offense as the 10th-quickest paced team in the NFL (adjusted for context) at the present time, averaging 27.07 seconds per play.
THE BLITZ projects Zack Moss to accumulate 16.3 carries in this game, on average, placing him in the 90th percentile among running backs.
Opposing squads have run for the most yards in football (169 per game) vs. the Houston Texans defense this year.
Cons
The Indianapolis Colts will be forced to utilize backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger in this game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
The Indianapolis Colts O-line grades out as the 9th-worst in the NFL this year at blocking for rushers.
The Indianapolis Colts have gone no-huddle on just 2.7% of their play-calls outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (4th-least in the NFL). This slows down the pace, resulting in less volume and stat accumulation.