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Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck is expected to get the start in Thursday night's game vs the Houston Texans. The Colts were optimistic that starting QB Andrew Luck would be back in action tonight after missing last Sunday's game vs the Jaguars, but Luck's shoulder injury on a short week of rest will likely keep him sidelined for the second straight week.
Hasselbeck has been battling a virus all week and was in the emergency room Tuesday until around 2AM The virus has forced Hasselbeck to miss valuable practice time in an already shortened week of preparation. While Andrew Luck might be healthy enough to play in tonight's game, the Colts likely want to ensure that their star QB is healthy for Week 6's matchup with the New England Patriots.
With Hasselbeck under center again this week, expect a 'game manager'-type performance from the 40-year-old veteran. He scored 15 fantasy points in standard leagues last week in a win vs the Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing for 282 yards and a touchdown. If you have other options, consider looking elsewhere this week as Hasselebeck could struggle with J.J. Watt and a solid Texans defensive line.
