How to watch Colts vs. Texans: TV channel and streaming options for January 4

By Data Skrive

Dec. 31, 2025Updated Jan. 4, 2026 8:11 pm GMT+7

The Houston Texans (11-5), who have claimed victory in eight consecutive games, enter into a matchup against the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium.

How to watch Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans

  • Venue: NRG Stadium

  • Time: 1 p.m. ET

  • Streaming (in-market viewers): Fubo (Stream now)

  • TV: CBS

  • Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.

Indianapolis vs. Houston odds

  • Spread: Houston -11 (-110), Indianapolis +11 (-110)

  • Favorite Moneyline: Houston -625

  • Underdog Moneyline: Indianapolis +450

  • Total: 38.5

  • Total Over Odds: -110

  • Total Under Odds: -110

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Injury reports

Texans

DE Darrell Taylor: out (Ankle)

CB Ajani Carter: out (Hamstring)

OG Ed Ingram: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle)

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LB Jamal Hill: out (Calf)

LS Austin Brinkman: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

CB Derek Stingley Jr.: Full Participation in Practice (Oblique)

K Ka’imi Fairbairn: Full Participation in Practice (Illness)

WR Nico Collins: Full Participation in Practice (NIR – Rest)

DE Denico Autry: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

CB Kamari Lassiter: out (Ankle)

DT Sheldon Rankins: Full Participation in Practice (Elbow)

LB Azeez Al-Shaair: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

TE Dalton Schultz: Did Not Participate In Practice (NIR – Personal)

OT Aireontae Ersery: Full Participation in Practice (Thumb)

OT Trent Brown: questionable (Ankle)

Colts

DE J.T. Tuimoloau: Full Participation in Practice (Oblique)

OG Dalton Tucker: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder)

S Daniel Scott: out (Knee)

QB Anthony Richardson: out (Eye)

LB Zaire Franklin: Full Participation in Practice (Illness)

OT Bernhard Raimann: Full Participation in Practice (Elbow)

C Danny Pinter: Full Participation in Practice (Rib)

TE Will Mallory: out (Lung)

CB Jaylon Jones: Full Participation in Practice (Illness)

CB Sauce Gardner: out (Calf)

C Tanor Bortolini: Full Participation in Practice (Concussion)

CB Mekhi Blackmon: Full Participation in Practice (Back)

Stats to know

  • The Colts have allowed 23.4 points per game this season, close to the same amount as the 22.9 the Texans have scored.

  • Indianapolis’ defense has surrendered an average of 350.5 yards per game in 2025, a total of 24.2 yards more than the 326.3 Houston’s offense has averaged. Houston gains 5.3 yards per play and Indy gives up 5.6.

  • The Colts have put an average of 27.3 points per game on the board this season, 10.7 more than the 16.6 the Texans have surrendered.

  • Indianapolis’ offense has averaged 345.4 yards per game this year, 73 more yards than the 272.4 Houston’s defense has allowed. Indianapolis earns 6 yards per play, while Houston gives up 5.1.

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