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Houston Texans The Texans aren't getting it done at the start or the finish of games, says Dale Robertson.

During the first half at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, the Houston Texans looked like the team they aspire to be.

Talk about a tall order. The Texans face the 10-0 Colts on Sunday in what amounts to a must-win situation if the team plans to keep its fading playoff hopes alive.

Here are five things to watch for when the Texans face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Reliant Stadium.

Monday : Titans 20, Texans 17. Record: 5-5. Sunday: vs. Indianapolis at Reliant Stadium, noon.

John Busing's only previous NFL start came at strong safety in place of the injured Nick Ferguson when the Texans fell to Jacksonville.

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans defense had not allowed a running back to gain more than 100 yards in six straight games.

Wilson has started eight games for the Texans this season and has 29 tackles, a forced fumble and two interceptions.

The Texans saw their record drop to 5-5 in Week 11 with a 20-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football.

The last time the Texans saw the Cincinnati Bengals, they were a thoroughly broken team, winless halfway through the 2008 season after being pummeled 35-6 at Reliant Stadium.

Houston Texans strong safety John Busing will be on familiar ground when he takes the field at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday.

Blown assignments, missed tackles, an inability to consistently win at the point of attack.

Free safety Eugene Wilson was placed on the inactive list for today's game against the Oakland Raiders.

Sept. 27: Jaguars 31, Texans 24. Record: 1-2. Sunday: Oakland at Reliant Stadium, noon.

In 2007, Bernard Pollard was a safety with the Chiefs trying to make a play on future teammate Andre Johnson.

Jacques Reeves didn't even get through warmups today at practice. He injured his hand and was taken off to be examined.

When Gary Kubiak took over as coach of the Texans in 2006, his mission was to change the mindset of a losing team.

Good teams, not even great team, but good teams make winning plays. The Texans offense has shown all the signs that they can make those winning plays.

The Texans signed ex-Chiefs S Bernard Pollard on Thursday. Pollard fills the roster spot of OLG Chester Pitts, who had season-ending knee surgery Wednesday and was placed on injured reserve.

Redemption. Coming off of one of the worst losses in franchise history, the Houston Texans bounced back in a major way in Nashville.