Though Andrew Luck (shoulder) is slated to throw pre-game, Hasselbeck (illness) is expected to start Thursday's contest against the Texans, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hasselbeck remains under the weather after dealing with a virus, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, but it appears as though the Colts are inclined to play it safe with Luck in Week 5, with an eye toward having him ready for the team's Oct. 18 game against the Patriots. Confirmation, either way, however, of Hasselbeck's anticipated Thursday assignment, may not arrive until closer the Colts' 8:25 ET kickoff Thursday.