Jaguars Colts Odds
Written September 21, 2008 by Jack Jones
When The Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon game will feature two teams trying to gain separation in the ultra competitive AFC South. The Jaguars traditionally play the Colts extra tough and they are desperate not to start 0-3. Last week Jacksonville, was upset at home 16-20 against Buffalo as -4 chalk. Indianapolis is beat up and will be without their top defensive player Bob Sanders. The Colts, did make a dramatic comeback last week after struggling early to beat Minnesota 18-15 as -2 chalk.
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Indianapolis, has been unable to run the ball with their talented but undersized RB Joseph Addai. Addai, is averaging a paltry 2.4 yards per carry behind a beat up Colts O-line. The Jags pass-rush will need to get after Peyton Manning with their improved defensive personnel to keep him from getting in a groove. Manning, has looked out of sync in his first two games after missing the preseason and he will need TE Dallas Clark to return from injury. The Colts offense has some major holes on the O-line and are counting on the return of several starters that are listed day-to-day. TE Dallas Clark, is also listed as day-to-day and his status is crucial. The Jaguars defense has sprung some leaks in a secondary that is allowing a 91.7 passer rating so Manning could have a big day. The OVER\UNDER is at 41.5 points in the Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts game.
Jaguars starting QB David Garrard has been grounded by pass-rushers for 9 sacks in the first two games. The Jags will need their makeshift line to play better to beat the AFC South champion Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Jacksonville’s dynamic running duo of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew, has averaged only 65.5 yards per game in their first two games. Are the Jaguars running backs overrated? One of the problems the Jaguars have is their lack of a presence at WR. The leading receiver on the team is athlete Matt Jones (6′3″ 240 Lbs. 4.40 40-time) and he is only average. The Colts have pass-rushed effectively recording 5.5 sacks in the first two games. Indy will need DE Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis to cover the loss in the secondary leader Bob Sanders.
Jacksonville always has the Indianapolis Colts game circled on their schedule. Jacksonville will be desperate after an 0-2 start to a couple of solid teams in Buffalo and Tennessee. Indianapolis will need Joseph Addai to perform at the level he is capable. The underachieving Colts will need to play their best against this desperate rival. he Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts game has favored the Colts who have won 6 of the last 8 games.