Chopping Lines: David Carr Is Dead

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Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Houston Texans (0-5)

Best Line: HOU +16, INDY -15.5

Well, we all saw how much last week’s theory about the Texans having to win at somepoint during the season. Yes. And they show up on Sunday night in front of a national audience and just embarrass the crap out of themselves. At one point, ESPN’s Joe Theisman suggested the whole Texans offensive line be stripped naked and beaten with socks filled with pool balls. We’ Two years ago, the Texans may have had a shot at covering this game. Maybe even last year if the Colts were still in that “retooling” phase of their defense. Well, not anymore, Dwight Freeney for President, et al. The Texans face another high-powered offense—maybe not better than the Seahawks on paper, but you know, it’s still the Colts—and have shown absolutely no interest in playing for anything. David Carr is coddling his linemen even though they’re getting him killed. He may be sacked 77 times this weekend. We don’t see any reason how the Colts can cover this thing, even if they had two extra players and three extra downs.

PICK!: INDY -15.5