Texans hoping to challenge Colts in AFC South

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Houston Texans spent all decade dreaming of this opportunity.

All they really wanted was a chance to establish themselves as a playoff contender and finally take down their old nemesis, the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts.

Houston is 5-3 and on a three-game winning streak. The Texans could be the only AFC South team capable of challenging Indy for division superiority.

Houston quarterback Matt Schaub says -- it's exciting.

Schaub goes into tomorrow's game with more TD passes (16) than three-time MVP Peyton Manning (15), and with a receiver, Andre Johnson, who has more yards (697) than Indy's Reggie Wayne (689), who is second in the NFL.

Indy has won five of the last six AFC South titles and is off to another 7-0 start. Another victory would make the Colts the fourth team in league history with 17 straight regular-season wins.