Okay, so I’ve been messing around with fantasy football lately, and this week I had a real head-scratcher. I was trying to decide between starting the Colts’ defense or the Texans’ defense. Both teams have their ups and downs, you know?
First, I looked back at the Colts’ last game. They actually played pretty well, even though they lost. It was a close one, 29-27. That got me thinking, maybe their defense isn’t so bad after all. Plus, they were playing the Texans, a division rival, and those games are always a bit tense.
Then I started digging into some articles. I found one that talked about how the Colts’ young defensive backs could really shine if they had a strong defensive line. That makes sense, right? A good pass rush can make any secondary look better.
I also read that the Colts’ run defense has supposedly improved since the last time they played the Texans. But the article also said “improved” is kind of a relative term. So, I wasn’t totally sold on that point.
Switching gears, I checked out some stuff about the Texans’ offense. They’ve been putting up some decent numbers, so I figured the Colts would have their hands full. Another article I found highlighted some big questions for the Colts’ offense going into this matchup. It got me thinking, maybe the Texans’ defense could force some turnovers.
The Deciding Factor
But here’s what really swayed me. I stumbled upon some stats about Jonathan Taylor, the Colts’ star running back. Apparently, the Colts have a pretty good record against the Texans when Taylor plays, like 4-1-1. And get this, he’s had four games in a row with at least 143 rushing yards against them!
So, I ended up going with the Colts’ defense. My thinking was, if Taylor can run all over the Texans, that means the Colts will likely have the ball more. And if the Colts are controlling the clock, their defense won’t be on the field as much.
- Less time on the field usually means fewer opportunities for the other team to score.
- Plus, a strong running game can really wear down the opposing defense, making them more susceptible to mistakes.
It was a tough call, but that’s how I made my decision. We’ll see if it pays off!
