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Analyzing Colts' snap counts in 31-3 win over Texans Taking a look at the snap counts from the Colts’ 31-3 win over the Texans in Week 6.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Texans CB Terrence Brooks stayed in an Indianapolis hospital with a lung contusion Houston Texans safety Terrence Brooks stayed at an Indianapolis area hospital following the 31-3 loss due to a lung contusion.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

NFL Week 6 top plays: Seahawks-Steelers, Cowboys-Patriots, Cardinals-Browns, more

Aaron Rodgers continued to own Chicago, the Cardinals rocked the Browns, and the Cowboys thrilled in Week 6. Here are the highlights.

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Texans pleased to see rookie WR Nico Collins return to the lineup The Houston Texans were glad to see rookie receiver Nico Collins return from injured reserve and contribute against the Indianapolis Colts.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

NFL Today, Week 6

NFL Today, Week 6

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside Darius Leonard's toughest season, and the trash talk that revved him in win over Texans The All-Pro linebacker has been battling through pain all season but hasn't missed a snap. He also got some extra motivation Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Start Tyrod Taylor over Davis Mills? Texans' blowout loss to Colts makes that harder to justify The Texans are losers of five straight and Taylor is in line to start when he returns from a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hilton's inspiring speech, big plays help Colts rebound

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OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Next man up" mentality for Texans O-line  The Houston Texans offensive line was without three starters in Sunday’s 31-3 loss at Indianapolis but paved the way for the second 100-yard...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Players mince no words in describing changes needed for a win After the Texans lost, 31-3, at Indianapolis, they described what they must improve on.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Phillip Lindsay - Tops 50 scrimmage yards Lindsay rushed seven times for 39 yards and caught both of his targets for another 15 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts.

Impact Lindsay got nine touches while Mark Ingram led Houston's backfield with 20 and David Johnson settled for just three and lost a fumble. Ingram's the only player who gets consistent work in this backfield, and none of the three Houston running backs will be especially appealing options in Week 7 against the heavily favored Cardinals.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Johnson - Just three touches in Week 6 Johnson rushed twice for seven yards and caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Indianapolis. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Despite another negative game script, the Texans chose to commit to Mark Ingram (18 carries for 73 yards) on the ground as opposed to utilizing Johnson's receiving skills out of the backfield. With an inconsistent role in an offense that's failed to crack double-digit points in three of its last four games, Johnson will be tough to trust in Week 7 against the Cardinals and beyond.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

More work to do ' Vandermeer's View Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer shares his thoughts on the Texans' loss in Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Mark Ingram II - Gets 20 touches in loss Ingram rushed 18 times for 73 yards and caught both of his targets for another eight in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Indianapolis.

Impact Ingram continues to see plenty of volume, having handled at least 14 carries in four of Houston's first six games. Despite the heavy workload, he hasn't found the end zone since Week 1, and Ingram's 4.1 yards per carry in this one actually marked a season high. Ingram will try to end his touchdown drought in Week 7 against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandin Cooks - Plenty of volume in lopsided loss Cooks caught nine of 13 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts.

Impact In what has become a far too familiar game script for the Texans, they got down big and peppered Cooks with targets once the game got out of hand. Garbage time fantasy points count just the same, though, and Cooks has been providing plenty of those. He should continue to play a prominent role in Week 7 against the Cardinals, regardless of whether it's Davis Mills or Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) throwing Cooks the ball.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Mills - Struggles in blowout loss Mills completed 29 of 43 passes for 243 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts. He added five yards on two rushing attempts.

Impact After topping the 300-yard mark through the air last week, Mills regressed closer to the subpar results he showed in his first three appearances, failing to lead Houston into the end zone in the blowout loss. Once Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) is ready to return, the rookie third-round pick will be relegated back to a bench role. That could happen as soon as Week 7 against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS ' Colts' Top Plays vs. Texans ' Week 6 Watch the Indianapolis Colts' top plays vs. the Houston Texans from Week 6 of the 2021 NFL Season.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Texans at Colts, Week 6 ' Harris' Hits Houston Texans Team Analyst John Harris shares his notes from the Texans loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6 of the 2021 NFL Season.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Postgame Notes ' Texans vs. Colts, Week 6 The Houston Texans fall 31-3 to the Indianapolis Colts. See below for game notes.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Victory Speech: Colts vs. Texans Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich shares a message of excitement with his team following their 31-3 victory over the Houston Texans.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • COLTS.COM