Hasselbeck (illness) will start Thursday's game in Houston, Thursday's game in Houston, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite dealing with a virus since Sunday, Hasselbeck is in better shape than Andrew Luck (shoulder), who will be inactive for Thursday night's game. Hasselbeck was decent in last week's overtime win over Jacksonville, but the downgrade from Luck to the 40-year-old severely limits Indy's offense.

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.

Hasselbeck (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Hasselbeck missed practice Tuesday, but was listed as a full participant Wednesday. Still, with both Hasselbeck and Andrew Luck officially listed as questionable this week, the Colts bolstered their Week 5 QB depth in advance of Thursday's contest by re-signing Josh Johnson.

Hasselbeck missed Tuesday's practice due to an illness, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even with the Colts playing Thursday night, Hasselbeck should have time to recover. The bigger question mark is Andrew Luck's shoulder, with Hasselebeck in line to start if the Colts' star signal-caller can't go.

Hasselbeck completed 30-of-47 passes for 282 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's overtime win over Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

In his first start since 2012, Hasselbeck showed that he can still manage a game and pick up a win against a division opponent, keeping care of the ball against Jacksonville. Indianapolis fans are likely hoping that this is the most they see of Hasselbeck this season, but with a quick turnaround before Thursday night's game against Houston, Andrew Luck may not be healthy enough to start, leaving the keys to the Colts' offense with Hasselbeck.

Hasselbeck has been confirmed as the starting quarterback Sunday against Jacksonville with Andrew Luck inactive with a shoulder injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Luck reportedly has no structural damage in his shoulder, but the Colts are making him inactive to take no chances. It's a promising matchup for Hasselbeck, who took first-team snaps during practice this week, as the Jaguars come in allowing the seventh-most passing yards per game this season.

Hasselbeck has not been told yet that he'll be the starter for Sunday's game against Jacksonville despite media reports that Andrew Luck will not play due to a shoulder injury, NFL Network's Stacey Dales reports.

EDGE Analysis

Multiple media outlets have reported Luck will be held out of the game with Hasselbeck getting the start at quarterback. However, it's possible the Colts could change their minds based on how Luck looks during pregame warmups. We'll need to wait for confirmation from the Colts before kickoff to be certain Hasselbeck will start.

Hasselbeck is expected to start Sunday against the Jaguars, with Andrew Luck unable to play due to his shoulder injury.

EDGE Analysis

Luck reportedly has no structural damage in his shoulder, but it's simply not healthy enough to give it a go Sunday. It's a promising matchup for Hasselbeck, who took first-team snaps during practice this week, as the Jaguars come in allowing the seventh-most passing yards per game this season.

Hasselbeck took all the first-team snaps at quarterback for a third consecutive practice Friday and will start if Andrew Luck can't play due to a shoulder injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hasselbeck hasn't started a NFL game in nearly three years and has appeared in just seven games the last two years. Still, he'd get a decent matchup against Jacksonville at home and should be familiar with the offense as Luck's understudy the pat two seasons.

Hasselbeck signed a one-year contract with the Colts, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports. Hasselbeck will return for a third straight year as the top backup to Andrew Luck, who has yet to miss a game through three NFL seasons. It's an ideal gig for the 39-year-old former Seahawk, as he hasn't been needed in a meaningful situation since signing with the Colts in 2013.