Although the Indianapolis Colts are in the midst of a three-game losing streak, somehow their playoff hopes still remain alive heading into their Week 11 matchup with the New York Jets.
The Colts will enter this week’s contest only one game out of a playoff spot in the AFC.
Despite losing three in a row, the Colts’ defense has held its own during this stretch and done so against some talented offenses. The Indianapolis offense, however, specifically the passing game, has struggled mightily. The hope is that the return of Anthony Richardson can provide a boost.
Awaiting the Colts are a 3-7 Jets team, who while loaded with talent, have obviously run into their own problems this season.
Indianapolis Colts vs Jets game odds:
All NFL Odds via BetMGM:
- Point spread: Colts +4
- Money line: Colts +170 / Jets -210
- Over-under: 43.5 total points
Indianapolis Colts vs Jets injury updates:
The Indianapolis Colts will be without left tackle Bernhard Raimann (knee), while linebacker EJ Speed is questionable with a knee injury. Some good news is that wide receiver Michael Pittman will return to the lineup. For more on the Colts injury report, click here.
The Jets, meanwhile, have five players with injury designations, including linebacker CJ Mosley already ruled out and Davante Adams being questionable. For more on that, click here.
Indianapolis Colts vs Jets prediction, pick
I’ll pick the Colts in this one. As far as why, well, the defense has been holding its own as of late, but I think the return of Richardson will give the team as a whole an emotional boost and bring some needed juice to this team. You can’t quantify that, obviously, but I’m going to roll with that gut feeling. While Richardson has battled inconsistency, whether on the ground or in throwing the ball downfield, the big play element is very real for the Colts when he’s under center.
Prediction: Colts 20 – Jets 17
Indianapolis Colts vs Jets channel, start time, streaming:
The Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets game starts at 1:00 PM ET and can be seen on CBS.
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