NFL Week 13: Trends which will decide each game

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 26: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans hands the ball to Duke Johnson #25 during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts (7-4) at Houston Texans (4-7), 1:00 pm

Colts: Frank Reich’s club has become somewhat unpredictable in recent weeks, winning at Tennessee and knocking off the Packers while losing at home to Baltimore and Tennessee. The running game has been the key as the Colts have averaged 117.7 yards per game rushing in seven wins and just 81.0 yards per outing in four losses.

Texans: Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been solid the last two weeks and the offense’s play has overshadowed the club’s disappointing defense. The Texans are the only team in the league with fewer than 10 takeaways (8). Houston and Philadelphia have an NFL-low three interceptions while the former has surrendered 20 TD passes.

Cincinnati Bengals (2-8-1) at Miami Dolphins (7-4), 1:00 pm

Bengals: After reaching the playoffs five straight years from 2011-15, the team will finish below .500 for the fifth consecutive season. Quarterback Brandon Allen starts for the second straight week as Zac Taylor’s club looks to snap a three-game losing streak. The Bengals have scored a combined 36 points in their last three contests.

Dolphins: Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports that head coach Brian Flores will decide Sunday on whether Ryan Fitzpatrick or rookie Tua Tagovaiola will start on Sunday. The Dolphins’ ground game needs to get untracked as the team ranks 30th in the league in rushing yards per game. A year ago, no NFL team ran for fewer yards.

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