Coming off first win, Colts now get division champs

Published: Dec 21, 2011 at 08:19 AM

Why to watch
T.J. Yates will try to shrug off his first bit of NFL adversity. The Colts, fresh off their first win of the season, will try to prove they can handle success. And it's "Thursday Night Football", people. Must-see TV.

Inside story
The Texans put a total beatdown on the Colts in Week 1. The game was over by the end of the first quarter, and it kicked off this season of hell for Indy, and propelled the Texans to their first playoff appearance. The Colts should be able to put pressure on Yates playing at home, in what could be the final home games for Jeff Saturday, Reggie Wayne and Robert Mathis in Indy.

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