The Indianapolis Colts have announced several key player absences ahead of their Week 18 game against the Houston Texans. Among the ruled-out players are cornerback Sauce Gardner, sidelined with a calf injury, and tight end Will Mallory, who is also out due to a lung injury. The team reported a total of six inactive players for this regular season finale. Additionally, talented players like Zaire Franklin are facing health issues, and veteran quarterback Phillip Rivers has been deemed inactive for the game. As the Colts look to conclude their season, they are grappling with a series of injury updates, potentially impacting their performance against the Texans.