Two NFL player props for Texans-Colts on Saturday night

We have a huge AFC South clash on Saturday night this week between the Texans and Colts. The winner secures a playoff spot, with an outside chance at a division title too. Both defenses have had their fair share of vulnerabilities, opening the door for a player prop on both ends.

Alec Pierce over 15.5 longest reception (-114 FanDuel)

Houston's secondary has been one I've had no qualms with targeting for over a month now, and a big reason why is the amount of big passes they're letting up. On the season, the Texans are allowing 3.63 passes of 20+ yards per game, tied for the sixth-highest mark in the league.

Over the past six weeks, Houston has allowed 26 passes of 20+ yards, the third-most in the NFL. That's a secondary I'd like to pick on, and as it relates to explosive plays, the natural choice is Alec Pierce.

Pierce tops Colts WRs in the metrics I care about as it relates to a long reception. His average depth of target is 15.7, he's averaging 16.1 yards/catch, and 30% of his targets are coming 20+ yards down the field.

The man is averaging more yards per catch than what his longest reception is set at, that's a great sign. Pierce had a 58-yard catch last week, and he's over this 15.5 line in each of the past two meetings with the Texans. Load me up some Pierce on Saturday night.