Jacksonville Jaguars (+14)* at Indianapolis Colts
The league’s third-highest scoring offense versus the worst scoring defense; this could quickly turn into a bloodbath.
The Colts just suffered a Sunday night blowout at the hands of the powerhouse New England Patriots, and look to rebound in exactly the same fashion they did last time they lost a nationally televised game – by demolishing the Jacksonville Jaguars the next week. Perhaps, the schedule-makers must have known that Indianapolis would need the same powder-puff team following their Week 2 Monday night and Week 11 Sunday night games. Fortunately for the Colts, someone obliged.
In their previous four meetings – including Week 3 in Jacksonville – the Colts have beaten the Jaguars all four times, with 17 points marking the slimmest margin of victory. Pure dominance.
In football, nothing is ever so one-sided.
The Jaguars are terrible, and the Colts will win the game outright, but Jacksonville has had two weeks to prepare for Sunday’s matchup while Indianapolis’ focus was clearly set on New England throughout last Sunday night. Familiarity, desperation, and preparation should all lead to an inspired Jaguars team that gives the Colts a surprising fight.
Jaguars lose by a touchdown but beat the spread.
