Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars preview, predictions, betting odds, live stream info
By Hayden Kane
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Chad Henne and the Jacksonville Jaguars host Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts this week at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. To the surprise of few, the Jaguars enter this game 0-2. To the surprise of many, the Colts also enter this game 0-2. Both teams would like to avoid digging a bigger hole, but clearly that pressure falls more on the Colts given their expectations this season.
Details for Sunday’s game are below:
Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Stadium: EverBank Field
TV Info: CBS
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket
Radio: NFL Audio Pass
Ticket Information: For Colts ticket info click here. For Jaguars ticket info click here.
Keys to Victory
The Jaguars’ offensive line has been frightening in its ineptitude so far this season. Besides making it difficult for the Jaguars to move the ball over the last six quarters or so, those issues have raised significant questions about whether Jacksonville should even consider inserting rookie Blake Bortles this season. On the defensive side of things, this Jacksonville team seems like it should be competent, but the 75 points they have surrendered through two games tell a different story. They will have to stop giving up big plays if they want to stand a chance in this game.
As for the Colts, they can chalk their 0-2 start up to their schedule as much as anything else. In week 1 they lost to the Denver Broncos on the road, mounting a large comeback before ultimately losing. In week 2 they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, though in that case they gave up a big comeback to eventually lose. The pressure will fall on Luck once again, though hopefully the Colts’ defense will able to more effectively make stops against the Jaguars.
Betting Odds
Point Spread: Colts -7
Moneyline: Colts -290, Jaguars +245
O/U: 45.5
Prediction
The Jaguars are the team that we thought they would be, and it is hard to imagine the Colts actually getting off to a 0-3 start. Luck will play a clean game and the Colts will win this game easily.
Final Score: Colts 24, Jaguars 13