Key starters return as Texans prioritize health. With a playoff berth secured, smart decisions pave the way for a Super Bowl push.

The Houston Texans will be rolling into their final game of the regular season vs. the Indianapolis Colts a bit shorthanded defensively.

Here's a look at who was at practice on Friday and who was out ahead of Week 18's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin was added to the injury report on Thursday ahead of the team's season finale on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts on December 28, 2025.

The Indianapolis Colts (8-8) have 12 players on their injury report as they prepare to face the Houston Texans (11-5) on Sunday, Jan. 4 at NRG Stadium, with the opening kick scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Game time: 1 p.m. ET

The Houston Texans released their inactives list before their Week 18 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Houston Texans P Tommy Townsend has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the NFL announced today.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers went on the Rich Eisen Show Friday and was asked about the phone call the 44-year-old received leading to him briefly ending his five-year retirement to start three games this season.