Colts vs Texans prediction: all 3 pundits pick the Texans
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans · Week 11, 2026 · Thu, Nov 19 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Colts vs Texans? Of 3 pundits with a call on record, all 3 take the Texans. 1 named a score; the median has the Texans by 23. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
3 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callColts vs Texans picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports Illustratedall 2 Texans
The other 1 pundit writes or talks elsewhere: all 1 Texans.
Colts vs Texans score predictions
1 pundit named a score; the median call is Texans by 23.
- Jared KochTexans 33, Colts 10
Colts at Texans: how they come in
The Colts are 2-7 and have lost 5 straight; the Texans are 3-5. The Colts beat the Texans 19-17 when they met in Week 3. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Colts at 7.6 wins on average, and 18 pundits put the Texans at 10.3 wins on average.
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas · Division game
- Record
- 2-7 · lost 5 straight · 184 scored, 249 allowed
- Last games
- L 23-27 vs Cowboys Week 9
- L 7-42 at Jaguars Week 8
- L 10-16 at Vikings Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 32nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 7.6 · 5 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 9 Colts games
- Record
- 3-5 · 209 scored, 192 allowed
- Last games
- W 44-22 at Chargers Week 9
- L 21-27 vs Giants Week 7
- W 34-31 at Jaguars Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 7th, defense 10th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 20 pundits · average 10.3 · 1 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 8 Texans games
Earlier this season: Texans 17, Colts 19 (Week 3)
Colts and Texans players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
1,722 passing yards · 6 TD, 10 INT · 60.3% completions · 9 games · 19th in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to move to Minnesota Vikings
“with Minnesota previously linked to Taylor and currently linked to Jones, the Colts trading both to the same team could get Indianapolis something they won’t get by trading Taylor and Jones to two different teams — a first-round pick.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will carry a $46.8 million salary cap hit next season, so the Colts are likely committed to him as the starter for another year.” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
656 rushing yards on 161 carries · 8 TD · 26 catches for 220 · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to move — “the Colts will move him before the deadline”
“The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and there's a good chance the Colts will move RB Jonathan Taylor before the deadline.” the article →
“I do think that he plays and I do think the Colts run him out there. (Week 9, Cowboys at Colts)” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
33 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 48th in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick” the article →
Josh Downs to move to Los Angeles Rams
“What about the Rams? ... And I think if Downs went to the Rams, I could see having him as a wide receiver three the rest of the way.” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
38 catches for 275 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 82nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
Tyler Warren to stay with Indianapolis Colts
“You're not gonna go get Tyler Warren from him. He's one of the few players we're gonna keep around and build around.” the article →
- Adetomiwa AdebaworeSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 7 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
Adetomiwa Adebawore to sign a new deal
“Ade Adebare, the fourth year defensive tackle for the Colts, has had a light bulb go on sort of moment in a contract year... he's gonna get paid this offseason.” the article →
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
32 solo tackles · 8 games · 31st in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Texans
- C.J. StroudStarting QB · QB
2,251 passing yards · 16 TD, 2 INT · 64.2% completions · 100 rushing yards · 8 games · 7th in the NFL in passing yards
C.J. Stroud: “if he continues his strong play, the Texans will be forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL”
“And if the Texans do wind up being forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, they'll be due to pay for it in the form of making some big sacrifices around a talented roster.” the article →
C.J. Stroud to play out his deal with no new contract
“they may be in a situation, barring a significant move here, where he ends up playing this thing out” the article →
- Woody MarksRB1 · RB
341 rushing yards on 95 carries · 2 TD · 15 catches for 98 · 8 games · 28th in the NFL in rushing yards
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“And in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers, there's a decent chance that trend could continue within the Texans' backfield, knowing that Montgomery could be set to miss more time.” the article →
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“So he's going to have this backfield to himself. He not only is going to get a vast majority of the carries while David Montgomery is out” the article →
- Nico CollinsWR1 · WR
28 catches for 384 yards · 4 TD · 6 games · 39th in the NFL in receiving yards
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nico Collins is going to remain WR1 as he has for the past three seasons.” the article →
“he played well in Week 1 but wasn't as good on Sunday without Nico Collins, who is expected to miss this Sunday's game against the also-winless Colts (Week 3)” the article →
- Dalton SchultzTE1 · TE
35 catches for 364 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 44th in the NFL in receiving yards
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Schultz a midrange TE2 for fantasy. (listed among late-round tight ends experts love to target)” the article →
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season with Jayden Higgons lost for the season to a torn ACL.” the article →
- Will Anderson Jr.Sack leader · DE
9.5 sacks · 18 solo tackles · 8 games · 1st in the NFL in sacks
Will Anderson Jr. to stay with Houston Texans
“DE Will Anderson, Texans ... Even if the Texans were considering dealing Anderson (they aren't), his no-trade clause would make that difficult.” the article →
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“That's it. Will Anderson, it was chalk... I'm not overthinking this one at all.” the article →
- Kamari LassiterTackle leader · CB
1 sack · 32 solo tackles · 8 games · 31st in the NFL in solo tackles
Kamari Lassiter to record 1 interceptions
“Kamari Lassiter Comes Alive With 1st INT of Season ... And who better than Kamari Lassiter to capitalize on that opportunity” the article →
Every call on Colts at Texans
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Houston Texans 33 — Colts 10
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Houston Texans to beat Colts
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