In Sporting News' picks and predictions for Week 13, the red-hot Texans deal the Colts another loss in a key AFC South showdown while the Shedeur Sanders show in Cleveland screeches to a halt.

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

The Houston Texans can ride their league-best defense to a playoff berth, based on their game against the Buffalo Bills.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills came up short against the Houston Texans on “Thursday Night Football.” Allen and Co. entered the primetime matchup with momentum on their side following their big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. They lost a lot of steam on Thursday, though, after suffering a 23-19 defeat at the hands of the Texans.

The Houston Texans tweaked their roster ahead of facing the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13, signing Ameer Speed.

NFL referee Adrian Hill, who suffered a non-contact leg injury during the Bills-Texans TNF game, seems to have avoided an Achilles injury.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remained in concussion protocol Monday, but could start Sunday when they take on the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South showdown. Stroud has missed the past three games after suffering a concussion against the Broncos in Week 9.

According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs are signing ex-Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce to the practice squad | @EdEastonJr