Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts will face each other for the second and last time in the 8th week of the 2024 regular season.

Indianapolis played Houston tough in the first meeting between these teams; Quarterback Anthony Richardson went long on several occasions.

But despite the Colts’ win over the Miami Dolphins last week, Richardson doesn’t look good in 2024. He is completing only 48.5 percent of his passes, and the Indy offense is extremely unreliable due to its inconsistency.

That and the fact that Jonathan Taylor (ankle) hasn’t played in a few weeks makes it difficult to bet on the Colts in the market for hitters at any time.

Instead, I’m betting on a pair of Texans to cash in on this AFC South rivalry matchup.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Stefon Diggs Always a TD (+115)

In Week 1 against the Colts, Diggs found the end zone twice on C.J. Stroud’s six targets.

The veteran has just two goals since then, but has assumed the role of the No. 1 offensive receiver on offense with Nico Collins (hamstring) on ​​injured reserve.

Diggs had six catches for 77 yards and a score in his first game without Collins before fumbled last week with five catches for 23 yards.

I expect him to bounce back against the Colts defense he tormented in the red zone in Week 1.

Usual Dameon Fragment TD (+425)

Starting running back Joe Mixon threw for 159 yards and a score against the Colts in Week 1, but he was -185 to find the end zone this week, so I’ll take a shot at his backup, Dameon Pierce, at +425. to find the end zone.

Pierce had eight carries for 76 yards and a score in Week 6, but saw his snap share diminish against the Green Bay Packers, receiving just two carries.

Still, the Colts are allowing 4.6 yards per carry this season, so Houston could lean on both backs to get the win on Sunday — especially considering Mixon had 30 carries in the season opener against Indy.

This is a long-term play, but it’s a good matchup for Mixon, Pierce and the Texans’ running game.

Rates are updated periodically and may change.

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