NFL Playoff Picture 2019
Looking for an updated NFL playoff picture 2019? Colts at Texans betting up next. The NFL Wildcard playoffs will kick off with a rubber match between AFC South rivals. This when the Indianapolis Colts travel to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans. The game will be played on Saturday, January 5, and it is scheduled to begin at 4:35 PM. ET.
The Colts overcame a 1-5 start. This was by winning nine of their last 10 games. Helping them finish one game behind the Texans in the division. Also, they are going into this game riding a four-game winning streak. Which includes a 24-21 win over the Texans in Houston.
Andrew Luck has been brilliant during the team’s run and will be expected to lead the team to victory once again.
The Colts have done a good job on both offense and defense down the stretch. Also, they didn’t have any problems blowing out the Tennessee Titans on the road. This win was to seal their playoff berth. Expect the team to come out with a lot of confidence in what is expected to be one of the best games of the weekend. Do you agree?
Colts at Texans NFL Playoffs
Like the Colts, the Texans overcame a slow start to the season and managed to win the division thanks to a nine-game winning streak in the middle of the season. Since the streak ended, they split their last four games, which might be cause for concern for some of their fans.
Deshaun Watson continued to impress, becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns and also rush for over 500 yards and five rushing touchdowns. DeAndre Hopkins also had a big season, becoming the fourth player in NFL history to have 100 catches, 1,500 yards and 11 touchdowns in multiple seasons.
Defensively, the Texans looked great against the Jacksonville Jaguars, holding their rivals to three points. They will need big performances from J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney to beat the Colts on Saturday.
The Texans are favored to win the game by 2.5 points. The over/under on the total points scored is 47.5.
The Colts have looked very good in their last 10 games and have enough firepower to hand with the Texans. Take Indianapolis +2.5.