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Texans Go All-In: No Starters Resting in Colts Showdown
30 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Coach Ryans will not rest starters for the regular-season finale against the Colts.
- The Texans are still competing for the AFC South division title.
- Several key players are nursing injuries but may play if healthy.
The Houston Texans have opted against resting their starting lineup for the upcoming Week 18 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans stated that the team still has a chance to win the AFC South division title, which remains a primary objective.
To secure the division crown, the Texans require the Tennessee Titans to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars. While acknowledging this is an unlikely scenario given the Titans' record, Houston is not conceding their chance to win the division. This approach contrasts with teams that might prioritize resting players after securing a playoff spot.
Despite the team's playoff qualification and potential for a higher seed, several key players are currently dealing with injuries. Cornerbacks Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr., along with offensive tackles Aireontae Ersery and Trent Brown, are on the injury report. However, Coach Ryans indicated that these players will participate if they are healthy enough to play.
