season-high four turnovers Derek Newton Color Rush Jersey , the Houston Texans extended their winning streak to nine games with a win over the Browns.But as good as the unit has been, the Texans believe they can get much better down the stretch with the first test coming on Sunday against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts."We can tackle better," coach Bill O'Brien said. "I think we can communicate better. I think there's a lot of things that we can improve on in all three phases, but I think they're playing hard. They're playing with really good effort." That effort was highlighted on Sunday when rookie safety Justin Reid chased down Antonio Callaway after a long catch and forced a fumble just before he crossed the goal line to prevent a touchdown.It was just the latest big play for the third-round pick, who helped Houston to a 23-21 victory over Washington on Nov. 18 by returning an interception 101 yards for a touchdown."He's really improved every week," O'Brien said. "He really works hard to improve. He's a very smart guy, works very hard in practice, instinctive player, good speed, good size. He's come a long way. He really understands the importance of practice and he tries to get better every day."Reid's emergence illustrates the fact that Houston's defense has succeeded this year because it has received important contributions from several players. While the return of three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt and the solid play of 2014 top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney has led the unit, the Texans have also seen plenty of other players step up to make big plays as they've piled up win after win.On Sunday Shane Lechler Color Rush Jersey , Andre Hal had one of three interceptions of Baker Mayfield. It was the first interception of the year for Hal, who missed the first six games of the season recovering from cancer after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in May.Zach Cunningham made another big play for the defense when the second-year player grabbed his first career interception and returned it for a touchdown against the Browns."You're always looking to try to figure out, as you get ready for the next team, what does this individual player need to improve on," O'Brien said. "What does this unit need to improve on? What does the team need to improve on? What do I need to improve on? I think that's been a big theme for us and our players are doing a good job of taking that to heart."The Texans are also careful not to get too caught up in the streak. They know that if they don't focus on their next opponent that things could go wrong quickly."I don't even think about it anymore," 13-year veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph said of the winning streak. "It's almost boring to talk about because … it doesn't really mean anything. We have to go out and play the next game whether we're on a win streak or we lost the week before. So, it's all good for everything other than the people in this locker room because if we buy into it too much that's when we get smacked in the face."Houston is allowing the third-fewest points in the NFL (19.6), ranks 10th in yards allowed (341.5) and its rush defense ranks fifth by allowing just 91.3 yards rushing a game.This week the group will face a team that is averaging more than 27 points and 377 yards a game. Indianapolis scored 34 points in an overtime loss to Houston in Week 4 where Luck threw for a season-high 464 yards with four touchdowns."He can make every throw," defensive back Kareem Jackson said. "He can definitely buy time for guys to get open so … with him you know a play is never over. So we've definitely got to be (solid) in coverage and play to the whistle." Well, it’s finally here.The Houston Texans (9-3) will finally play a top-tier quarterback for only the third and final time this regular season when they host the Indianapolis Colts (6-6) at NRG Stadium Sunday.Of course that count includes Tom Brady Week 1, Andrew Luck Week 4 Natrell Jamerson Color Rush Jersey , and now Luck again in Week 14.Luck has been on an absolute tear the last several weeks, and he and WR T.Y. Hilton have made a habit of mercilessly shredding the Texans over the years... but all that is in the past.Well, other than when they were on their way to doing it again in Week 4 of this season before Hilton left the game with an injury.He still managed 4 catches for 115 yards in that game, coupled with Andrew Luck’s 40/62, 464 yard, 4 TD, 0 INT performance.But neither team (both 1-3 after that very fortunate Texans win, IMO the single most fortunate win of any this season) is the same team they were then.The Texans are vastly improved, as are the Colts.So let’s see how the BRB Staff sees this first game of the final quarter of the season playing out.Tim:Texans 27, Colts 20.Chris:Colts 37, Texans 34.Titan Matt Weston:Colts 31 Justin Reid Color Rush Jersey , Texans 23.Mike Bullock:Texans 41, Colts 35.BFmf’nD:Texans 26, Colts 17.Capt. Ron:Texans 28, Colts 24.What say you, BRB?Are you outraged that a couple of us are picking against the good guys?You’re probably used to it by now - but this game could go a long way to changing the minds of the shrinking base of Texans’ skeptics.I’m ready to scream and yell and grab people by the shirt and say “THE TEXANS CAN BEAT ANYONE IN THE NFL” and if they win this game, I may very well start doing that.Unless that constitutes assault, in which case, I will not. Hit us up in the comments section with your predictions, and enjoy the game!