Colts receivers Alec Pierce (heel) and Ashton Dulin (ankle) are out Sunday against Houston, with Pierce headed to injured reserve. Texans receiver Nico Collins and four teammates are also out; Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward and Houston tackle Trent Brown are questionable.
Houston’s other players ruled out are DE Jadeveon Clowney (knee), LB Jake Hummel (groin), G Ed Ingram (groin) and S M.J. Stewart (knee). The Texans’ offensive line has allowed seven sacks through two games, and its running backs average 2.8 yards per carry. If Brown cannot play, Blake Fisher is listed as the backup right tackle.
Collins is missing his second straight game. In his career against Indianapolis, he has averaged 4.7 catches for 89.4 yards per game. Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium, with CBS carrying the game.
