In Sporting News' picks and predictions for Week 13, the red-hot Texans deal the Colts another loss in a key AFC South showdown while the Shedeur Sanders show in Cleveland screeches to a halt.

Down 9-3 late in the first half, Mills found an open Christian Kirk from 2 yards out for an easy score.

CBS announced on Monday that the broadcast team of former Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt, Ian Eagle and Evan Washburn will cover the Texans' game against the Indianapolis Colts (8-3) at noon on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Davis Mills delivered in his third straight start for the Houston Texans, drawing strong comments from a local icon and fellow QB

The Houston Texans, who helped their bid for a playoff spot with their win over Buffalo on Thursday, were able to watch the scoreboard on Sunday. With consecutive trips to Indianapolis and Kansas City, the Texans could help their standing but the room for error remains small.

Houston has won five out of its last seven -- the fifth-most wins since Week 3 -- and sits squarely in the playoff race, with a chance to defy the odds. As of Wednesday, the Texans are one game out of the last playoff spot in the AFC, trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4).

The Houston Texans showed why they have the best defense in the NFL, holding off Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills for a 23-19 win Thursday night. Houston sacked Allen eight times, forced three takeaways, a fumble and two interceptions, largely thanks to the efforts of Calen Bullock, Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.

The Texans hosted the Bills on the Week 12 edition of "Thursday Night Football." Follow along as USA TODAY Sports provided live coverage, highlights:

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Houston. (Ashley Landis/AP) HOUSTON — Referee Adrian Hill left Thursday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans with a left leg injury.