The Houston Texans will travel to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, where both teams are eager to win their first game in an all-important divisional contest.
Indianapolis has not won an opener in a decade. The Colts have only come close once, back in 2021, when they tied the Texans at NRG Stadium.
The pair of AFC South teams enter 2024 with increased expectations after surprising turnarounds that led to them playing a Week 18 contest with the division title and playoff spot on the line.
Houston won the game, division, and most of the training camp buzz, while the Colts enjoyed a quieter offseason with a litany of in-house moves. Below are five keys to victory for the Texans.