Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Odds, Week 18, 2025

#1 LCB

Derek Stingley: No rest if healthy Week 18

Dec 30th

Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Stingley and other starters will play Week 18 if healthy with the AFC South title still attainable, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#6 WR

Justin Watson: Activated from IR

Dec 29th

The Texans activated Watson (calf) from injured reserve Monday.

#8 WR

Tank Dell: Preparing for return in 2026

Dec 29th

Dell (knee) is making progress and preparing for the 2026 season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

#6 RB

Joe Mixon: Will not return this season

Dec 29th

Mixon (foot/ankle) will not return this season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

#1 RDE

Danielle Hunter: Another sack in Week 17

Dec 28th

Hunter recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Saturday's 20-16 victory over the Chargers.

#2 RDE

Derek Barnett: Two sacks in victory

Dec 28th

Barnett recorded 2.0 sacks in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#1 LOLB

Henry To'oTo'o: Season-high stops in win

Dec 28th

To'oTo'o recorded 12 total tackles (five solo) in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#1 MLB

Azeez Al-Shaair: Thwarts red-zone drive

Dec 28th

Al-Shaair had six tackles and an interception in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17.

#4 WR

Xavier Hutchinson: Two grabs in win

Dec 28th

Hutchinson caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17. He also had one carry for eight yards.

#5 WR

Jaylin Noel: Makes impact in win

Dec 28th

Noel caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17. He also had one carry for two yards.

#3 WR

Christian Kirk: Target leader in win

Dec 28th

Kirk caught two of five targets for one yard in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17.

#3 RB

Nick Chubb: Minimal use in win

Dec 28th

Chubb had one carry for one yard on five snaps in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17.

#1 TE

Dalton Schultz: Held to 19 yards

Dec 27th

Schultz recorded three receptions on four targets for 19 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#2 RB

Jawhar Jordan: Keeps role in Houston's backfield

Dec 27th

Jordan rushed the ball eight times for 36 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#1 WR

Nico Collins: Another modest performance

Dec 27th

Collins recorded three receptions on four targets for 57 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#2 WR

Jayden Higgins: Highest yardage total as pro

Dec 27th

Higgins recorded two receptions on four targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#1 RB

Woody Marks: Handles 20 touches

Dec 27th

Marks rushed the ball 19 times for 71 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers. He added one reception on two targets for four yards.

#1 QB

C.J. Stroud: Two early TD strikes

Dec 27th

Stroud completed 16 of 28 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers. He added four rushes for zero yards.

#1 K

Ka'imi Fairbairn: Flawless in win

Dec 27th

Fairbairn made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

#1 RG

Ed Ingram: Returns for third quarter

Dec 27th

Ingram (knee) has returned to Saturday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

#1 RCB

Kamari Lassiter: Returns before half

Dec 27th

Lassiter (knee) has returned to Saturday's game, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#1 LT

Aireontae Ersery: Won't play Saturday

Dec 27th

Ersery (thumb) is inactive for Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

#3 LDE

Darrell Taylor: Ruled out for Week 17

Dec 26th

The Texans announced Friday that Taylor (ankle), who remains on IR, has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

#2 FS

K'Von Wallace: Joins active roster

Dec 26th

The Texans signed Wallace off their practice squad Friday.

#3 LCB

Ajani Carter: Remains sidelined Saturday

Dec 26th

Carter (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

#1 RT

Trent Brown: Unavailable for Week 17

Dec 25th

Brown (ankle/knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Chargers.

#2 ROLB

Jamal Hill: No go for Week 17

Dec 25th

Hill (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Chargers.

#2 LOLB

Jake Hansen: Lands on IR

Dec 25th

The Texans placed Hansen (chest) on injured reserve Thursday.

#1 LDE

Will Anderson: Sets career high in sacks

Dec 23rd

Anderson tallied two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, against Las Vegas in a 23-21 Week 16 win Sunday.

#1 FS

Jalen Pitre: Steady in Week 16 win

Dec 23rd

Pitre posted seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-21 win against the Raiders.

#1 SS

Calen Bullock: Paces Texans in stops Week 16

Dec 23rd

Bullock tallied nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-21 victory against Las Vegas.

#2 TE

Cade Stover: Two grabs in win

Dec 22nd

Stover caught two of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders in Week 16.

#1 ROLB

E.J. Speed: Clears injury designation

Dec 19th

Speed (knee) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

#1 DT2

Sheldon Rankins: Good to go

Dec 19th

Rankins (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.