Colts defensive line has a favorable matchup Sunday

The Indianapolis Colts won't be facing the Houston Texans offensive line at full strength, as injuries are piling up for the Texans. But the amount of starters in danger of missing Sunday's game is staggering.  Today at Texan practice, their starting LT and best overall player on their roster, Laremy Tunsil, missed a 2nd consecutive […]

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Sep 10, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts won't be facing the Houston Texans offensive line at full strength, as injuries are piling up for the Texans.

But the amount of starters in danger of missing Sunday's game is staggering. 

Today at Texan practice, their starting LT and best overall player on their roster, Laremy Tunsil, missed a 2nd consecutive practice ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Tunsil would be the largest blow, with three starters already on IR. The Texans typical starting offensive lineman is: 

LT: Laremy Tunsil (Missed two straight practices)
LG: Lenyon Green (IR)
C: Juice Scruggs (IR)
RG: Shaq Mason
RT: Tytus Howard (IR)

Their only starter who seems healthy at the moment is starting RG Shaq Mason. And if Tunsil can't give it a go, they will officially be down 4 starting offensive linemen. 

The Colts defensive line turned it on during the 2nd half of their season opener last Sunday. And they might be matched up with a nearly 2nd-team offensive line with the Texans this week. That wouldn't be ideal for rookie QB CJ Stroud and the rest of the Texans offense. 

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