WHEN THE COLTS PASS
Carson Wentz is the Colts’ fourth quarterback in four years, following Philip Rivers, Jacoby Brissett and Andrew Luck. He was reunited with Frank Reich, his offensive coordinator at Philadelphia. After a slow start because of injuries, Wentz has improved every week. Playing behind a makeshift offensive line, Wentz was outstanding at Baltimore with a 400-yard game, but he couldn’t prevent an overtime loss. For the season, he has completed 65.3 percent with seven touchdown passes, one interception and a 99.4 rating. And he has done it without the Texans killer, T.Y. Hilton, who missed the first five games because of a neck injury. Wentz is mobile, has a great arm and seems to be on a mission to prove wrong a lot of doubters, especially in Philadelphia. The Colts are 14th in passing (249.2 average). Wentz is good at getting away from rushers and throwing on the run. Michael Pittman (29 catches, 368 yards) and Zach Pascal (three touchdowns) are his leading receivers. The Colts always rely on tight ends. Jack Doyle has 11 receptions and Mo Alie-Cox has two touchdowns. The Texans are 18th against the pass (257), their best defensive statistic.