Much has been made about the Indianapolis Colts and their 7-0 start. As I pointed out in the power rankings, they are actually 82-21 in the regular season since the beginning of 2003. They are an absolute juggernaut. Thus far this season, we’ve heard lots of talk about how Peyton Manning looks better than ever and the Colts are firing on all cylinders. This week, we’re bound to hear a lot about how the Colts are the biggest test yet for a Houston Texans team looking to visit the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
The funny thing is, in a movement worth of Bizarro-World status, the Texans are actually the first big test for the Colts.
Say what?
The Texans have only beaten the Colts one time in franchise history, and that was in Houston.
It’s true that this game is a much bigger test for the fledgling Texans, who appear ready to make the playoffs for the first time ever. But let’s not act like the Texans are the only team being tested here. The San Francisco 49ers recently gave each respective team here quite the scare at home. The Texans escaped by three; the Colts by four.
The Texans have also won four of their last five games and are presently a better football team than anyone the Colts have …
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