• WHERE: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
• WHEN: 1:00 PM ET | CBS

For those who claim that youth will take over the quarterback position, this is the best match to test that theory. CJ Stroud — last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year — and dual-threat machine Anthony Richardson will square off in Lucas Oil Stadium. The two teams are familiar opponents, both hailing from the AFC South where they’re in the race for first place.

Both teams appear to be better on paper heading into this game than they were last season. Houston invested in more weapons to surround Stroud this offseason with the addition of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and run back Joe Mixon. Tank-Dell will return from a leg injury that ended his rookie season early, and the Texans’ pass rush got a boost with the signing of Danielle Hunter.

The Colts also had a solid offseason, adding a wide receiver Adonai Mitchell and pass rusher Laiatu Latu in the draft. But most importantly, Richardson will make his long-awaited return from last year’s season-ending shoulder injury.

NFL Pro Insight:

The Colts ranked 25th in deep ball defense last season, which should really give Stroud room to throw the ball here. Houston ranked third in the league in deep ball passing and 10th in overall passing efficiency. With another veteran deep threat in the Texans’ arsenal (Diggs), this will be a stat to monitor against the Colts (and throughout the season).

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