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https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Le_Raven-Clark-Jersey , but they weren’t the first team out.Instead, Indianapolis made a statement in Houston today, putting a whipping on the Texans and getting ready for what should be a good game next weekend in Kansas City.The Colts’ offense got off to an outstanding start, with Andrew Luck marching them down the field for touchdowns on three of their first four drives. By the time everyone was settled in, it was already 21-0.And after that it was never really in doubt. The Colts’ offense stalled for much of the rest of the game, but the Colts’ defense delivered, with an excellent performance that largely held Deshaun Watson in check and gave Lamar Miller no room to run.The Texans didn’t even get on the scoreboard until the fourth quarter, when Keke Coutee caught a pass from Watson and ran to the corner of the end zone, and even then it appeared that Coutee hadn’t actually scored and had fumbled just before getting the ball across the goal line. Replay stayed with the ruling on the field, however Khari Willis Jersey , giving the Texans their only touchdown.But the Texans’ next drive ended with an incomplete pass by Watson on fourth-and-10, and that was all she wrote. Marlon Mack and the Colts’ offensive line had no trouble moving the ball and running out the clock in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Mack finished with 24 carries for 148 yards, a tremendous game against what had been the best run defense in football this season.Although many league observers are attributing the Colts’ turnaround to the return to health of Luck, it was the defense that really shined for the Colts today, and it was a defensive performance that could earn coordinator Matt Eberflus a head-coaching job. This Colts defense is good. Next week, this Colts defense is going to have its hands full in Kansas City, where it will need an even better effort to slow down Patrick Mahomes.But the Colts looked today like they’re capable of beating anyone. This was an impressive start to the postseason. NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥?Andrew Luck is a win away from putting the Indianapolis Colts back into the playoffs for the first time since 2014 while doing something聽no NFL quarterback has managed聽since at least 1970.Beat an opponent 11 straight games.Luck has won his first 10 games against the Tennessee Titans, matching Hall of Famer John Elway, who went 10-0 against the Patriots. Another victory Sunday night would leave Luck all alone in dominating another team with an聽AFC wild-card berth at worst聽for the Colts (9-6).Not that Luck is counting on past success http://www.coltsfanshop.com/Bobby-Okereke-Jersey , especially after the Colts needed a late TD to聽edge the Giants 28-27聽for their eighth victory in nine weeks."What happened previously and what happened in previous years, it doesn't matter," Luck said. "What happened last weekend does not matter. It's a new cycle."Tennessee safety Kevin Byard refuses to ponder why Luck has tormented the Titans so. The Titans are 2-3 against the Colts in Byard's three seasons 鈥?Luck missed 2017 with a shoulder injury 鈥?and four straight wins have Tennessee (9-6) a win away from a second straight postseason berth.By kickoff, they'll all know exactly what's at stake. The AFC South title will be up for grabs if Houston loses to Jacksonville. Even crazier for the Titans, a No. 2 seed with a first-round bye would be available if the Texans, Patriots and Ravens all lose. That's more than enough to keep the Titans focused."We're just blessed to be in this position to be playing for a playoff game, so that's all the motivation that guys need," Byard said. "They'll be motivated, we'll be motivated. It'll be a fun game."Some things to know about the final game of the NFL's regular season:MARIOTA'S STATUSThe Titans may not know聽if quarterback Marcus Mariota will play聽against the Colts.聽Mariota was knocked out聽of the Titans'聽25-16 victory over Washington last weekend聽with a stinger 鈥?the same injury that kept him out of a 38-10 loss Nov. 18 in Indianapolis. Mariota is optimistic he'll play instead of backup Blaine Gabbert."This is what it's about," Mariota said. "You're playing for everything. I'm doing everything I can day and night Parris Campbell Jersey , and just trying to make sure that I can be ready."ONE-SIDEDThis division rivalry has been one of the most lopsided in football over the past 15 years.Since losing three straight against the Titans from 2000-02, Indianapolis is 25-6. While the Titans often came up short against University of Tennessee grad Peyton Manning, they have been even worse against Luck. It's not just Luck and Manning who have been problematic for the Titans. Matt Hasselbeck and Dan Orlovsky, now both ESPN commentators, also beat the Titans in backup roles. Hasselbeck also played for the Titans from 2011-12.MISSING PIECESThe Titans will be without a pair of defensive starters. Four-time聽Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (left knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday聽, a week after cornerback Logan Ryan went on IR with a broken left leg. If starting linebacker Brian Orakpo misses a third straight game with an elbow injury, that would be a big hit for the NFL's No. 2 scoring defense.Tennessee defensive coordinator Dean Pees will be available for a unit that has allowed two offensive TDs over the past four games. Pees missed most of the first game against the Colts after being taken to an Indianapolis hospital, where he spent the night.The Colts are banged-up as well, waiting for tight end Eric Ebron to clear concussion protocol, while center Ryan Kelly has an injured neck.DEFENDING HENRYOne difference from the last game between these teams is Derrick Henry. The Titans running back leads the NFL with 532 yards rushing and eight TD runs in December http://www.coltsfanshop.com/Ben-Banogu-Jersey , though he had nine carries for 46 yards against the Colts in November."He's as good as advertised," Colts linebacker Anthony Walker said. "He's big, he's explosive, and when he gets outside he's a problem in the open field. Definitely, have to get him before he gets going."ONE FOR THE AGESAdam Vinatieri has been achieving new feats all season and can add a couple more just three days after celebrating his 46th birthday.If the league's oldest active player 鈥?and NFL's new career scoring leader 鈥?simply appears Sunday, he would break a tie with Jeff Feagles (352) for the third-most games played in NFL history and become only the fourth player to participate in a game at 46. The others are George Blanda (48), Morten Andersen (47) and John Carney (46).And he may not be finished yet.Vinatieri signed a one-year contract in March to stay with the Colts and has expressed interest in continuing to play in Indy next season.