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The Texans are taking on a divisional foe in their first game of the season. Houston hosts the Colts on Sunday morning at NRG Stadium. The Texans are looking for some improvements after finishing last season at 4-and-13. In recent team news, Houston head coach Lovie Smith confirmed rookie Dameon Pierce will start at running back against Indianapolis. The Texans also signed running back Gerrid Doaks to their practice squad and released running back Paul Quessenberry in a corresponding move