How To Watch Colts vs. Texans Week 2 NFL Game: TV, Betting Info

A pair of rookie quarterbacks will be on display Sunday when the Houston Texans (0-1) host the Indianapolis Colts (0-1).

Anthony Richardson completed 24 of 37 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in his National Football League debut for the Colts in a 31-21 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also rushed 10 times for 40 yards and a touchdown.

C.J. Stroud threw for 242 yards and completed 28 of 44 pass attempts for the Texans in a 25-9 loss against the Baltimore Ravens.

Stroud and Richardson have a relationship that goes back to their days as high school quarterbacks trying to improve their craft at Nike's Elite 11 camps.

"That's my guy," Stroud told reporters Wednesday. "I've known him since high school, competed against each other at Elite 11, became real good friends there, and kind of kept the relationship when he was at Florida and I was at Ohio State."

Stroud and Richardson won't be on the field simultaneously. Still, as two quarterbacks selected in the top-5 picks in the same draft and playing for divisional rivals, they'll get compared often during their careers.

Richardson will have to deal with rookie linebacker Will Anderson Jr., who posted a sack in his debut last week. One of the league's best defenders, Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard, will be chasing Stroud.

The Colts haven't won a game since Nov 13, 2022, against the Las Vegas Raiders and are 1-6-1 in their last eight games against teams in the AFC South.

How to watch Colts vs. Texans

The Houston Texans will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. FOX will air the game with Chris Myers (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst).

Injury report for Colts and Texans game

Colts: Guard Quenton Nelson (toe), tight end Drew Ogletree (concussion), and offensive tackle Braden Smith (knee/ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Running back Zack Moss (forearm) participated fully in Wednesday's practice. Jonathan Taylor remains on the PUP list and is not eligible to return to action until Week 5.

Texans: Linebacker Neville Hewitt (illness), safety Jalen Pitre (chest) and safety Jimmie Ward (hip) were non-participants Wednesday and Thursday, while offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (knee) was upgraded to limited participation after sitting out Wednesday.

Linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and receiver John Metchie (hamstring) were also limited participants in practice Thursday.

Safety Grayland Arnold (hamstring), tackle George Fant (shoulder), linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle/wrist), tight end Dalton Schultz (thigh), and receiver Robert Woods (noninjury related—rest) were upgraded to full participants in Thursday's practice.

Betting info for Colts vs. Texans

A battle of rookie quarterbacks and two teams with losing records last season is reflected in the betting lines for the Colts and Texans game. BetMGM Sportsbook has the Texans as the favorite by one point as of Thursday evening. The over/under is 39, which means the oddsmakers expect a low-scoring contest. A $100 bet on the Colts to win a +100 would cash out $200 for a winning ticket.

Correction 09/14/2023 9:30 p.m. ET: This article was updated to reflect the correct kickoff time of 1:00 p.m. ET and the correct date of the Colts last victory as November 13, 2022. It was also updated to reflect that Neville Hewitt did not participate in Wednesday or Thursday's practice. This story was also updated to accurately represent the correct teams of the quarterbacks. Inaccurate statistics for the defensive players were removed.