A surging Texans team, bolstered by Stroud's return and a dominant defense, eyes a crucial road win to seize control of their playoff destiny.

Daniel Jones -- coming off a multi-touchdown passing game -- and the Indianapolis Colts meet the Houston Texans in Week 13, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. To be specific, he passed for 181 yards and two TDs. Game Time: 1 p.m.

The Houston Texans' league-best defense will have a tough task on their hands rolling into their Week 13 matchup against their division rival Indianapolis Colts and their machine of an offense that's led them near the top of the AFC through the first half of this NFL season.

The Houston Texans will have a crucial matchup at the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday that could factor into their postseason hopes.

All of a sudden, the race for the AFC South division title has tightened up. The Indianapolis Colts have been in control of the division race all season long, and they do still have the lead. However, Jacksonville and Houston are lurking close by.

Since Stroud has been forced out, the Texans have rattled off a 3-0 record while their backup quarterback, Davis Mills, has been commanding the offense as the starter; rising to 6-5 on the season after Week 12's win vs. the Buffalo Bills, and now head into a critical division game against the Colts this weekend.

With a win on Sunday over the Tennessee Titans, are the Houston Texans back in the running to compete for a playoff bid?

Davis Mills delivered in his third straight start for the Houston Texans, drawing strong comments from a local icon and fellow QB

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