T.J. Yates will start for Texans in pivotal AFC South matchup vs. Colts Posted Dec 17, 2015 The Houston Texans have announced that T.J. Yates will start at quarterback in this week's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Brian Hoyer, who suffered his second concussion this season in the Texans' 27-6 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 14, has been ruled out for Sunday's game. (SB Nation)