The SportsLine Projection Model is high on the road team. It has the Colts covering the spread in 57% of simulations and winning outright in 34% to bring value as +455 underdogs. The model has the Over hitting in 65% of simulations.

The Indianapolis Colts, led by rookie quarterback Riley Leonard, face the Houston Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The Indianapolis Colts are switching things up at quarterback for their Week 18 clash with the Houston Texans.

The Indianapolis Colts complete their season today with a visit to the Houston Texans in NFL Week 18 action: Score, live updates, recap, results.

C.J. Stroud accounted for two touchdowns and Ka’imi Fairbairn made a go-ahead field goal with 12 seconds left to lift the Houston Texans to a 38-30 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday that extended their winning streak to nine games.

The Texans and Colts will kickoff in NRG Stadium at 12 p.m. CT, likely with Collins supporting on the sidelines, as Houston will look to put together a ninth win in a row, and potentially claim a third-straight AFC South title, if able to get some extra help from the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Houston Texans host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.