HOUSTON – The Houston Texans could finally be for real. The Indianapolis Colts could be in real trouble without Peyton Manning.
Matt Schaub threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Ben Tate rushed for 116 yards and another score in relief of injured Arian Foster, and the Texans dominated Kerry Collins, Manning’s replacement, in a 34-7 victory on Sunday.
The Texans looked as though they’re finally ready to take over the AFC South.
Getting the win was a big step for a team that is 3-16 against its division rival — but the Texans aren’t ready to talk about how the division will shake out after just one game.
“I think the most important thing is we went out, executed on defense, played well on offense and we’re 1-0,” Houston linebacker Brian Cushing said.
Manning, a four-time MVP, didn’t travel with the team to Houston as he recovers from his third neck surgery in 19 months. His streak of 227 consecutive starts, including playoffs, came to an end.
The 38-year-old Collins was lured out of retirement less than three weeks ago to take a crash course in the Colts’ offense. With Manning expected to be out at least two months, the Colts will need Collins to
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