HOUSTON (AP) -Houston's defense has a new attitude. Some might call it confidence, but the Texans prefer to call it swagger.

It's a feeling that's growing each week as this group improves and Houston keeps winning. On Sunday they'll see if their newfound swagger can help at Indianapolis, a place where they've never won.

Cornerback Dunta Robinson says Sunday is the time for the defense to make a statement. The unit has been bolstered by the emergence of rookie linebacker Brian Cushing. He leads the team and all rookies with 66 tackles.