Getting off to a quick starts would put pressure on Brock Osweiler

INDIANAPOLIS -- Earlier this season, the thought of the Indianapolis Colts getting back into the AFC South race would have seemed far-fetched.

But here they stand with an opportunity to remain in first place in the division with a victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts could be in sole possession of first place by the end of the day with a victory and a Tennessee loss to Denver.

Here are three areas that could play a factor in the outcome:

Get off to a quick start: The Colts are beat up on defense. They'll be without safety Clayton Geathers (neck), linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (suspension), linebacker Robert Mathis (bicep), cornerback Patrick Robinson…