Sluggish starts have Colts, Texans looking to change course
Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) kneels on the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) kneels on the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Oct. 12, 2021 12:07 AM EDT
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, left, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, left, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Oct. 03, 2021 02:51 PM EDT
Houston Texans place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) reacts after missing an extra point against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) reacts after missing an extra point against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Oct. 10, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws the ball under pressure from Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws the ball under pressure from Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 11, 2021 08:44 PM EDT
FILE - Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton makes a catch as he runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., in this Thursday, July 29, 2021, file photo. Hilton was back on the practice field for Wednesday's, Oct. 13, 2021, light workout. The four-time Pro Bowler has been designated for return from injured reserve after having neck surgery in August and coach Frank Reich is optimistic Hilton will be cleared to play this weekend against the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton makes a catch as he runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., in this Thursday, July 29, 2021, file photo. Hilton was back on the practice field for Wednesday's, Oct. 13, 2021, light workout. The four-time Pro Bowler has been designated for return from injured reserve after having neck surgery in August and coach Frank Reich is optimistic Hilton will be cleared to play this weekend against the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Oct. 13, 2021 03:27 PM EDT
Houston Texans safety Justin Reid leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. The Patriots won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. The Patriots won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Oct. 10, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Oct. 10, 2021 03:54 PM EDT
Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore (15) is tackled by New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) and safety Devin McCourty (32) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore (15) is tackled by New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) and safety Devin McCourty (32) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Oct. 10, 2021 01:31 PM EDT