AFC South matchup as Indianapolis heads south to take on Jacksonville. We will start with the Colts Jaguars preview and finish off with the Colts Jaguars predictions as the best bets and anytime touchdown scorers continue to flourish. AFC South matchups are always a wild ride, so buckle up and enjoy this matchup, as it will surely be a good one.
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars Preview and Predictions
What a week it was for Colts fans, as both Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor were banged up in their week four matchup against the Steelers. That game showed a lot about what the Colts can be as they gutted out a win against a solid Steelers team. There is a chance both Richardson and Taylor play in this divisional matchup. Don’t call me crazy, but I believe the Colts have a better chance with Joe Flacco as their starter. Sure, Richardson is there for an amazing play or two, but he does not give the Colts the best chance to win at this point in his career.
We want the smoke 🔥#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/7UoqKNaQJd
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 6, 2024
The Jags narrowly got the upset win on the road against Houston but fell just short. The defense did a great job containing Stroud and that talented Houston offense, but they could not come up with a stop when they needed to. Sitting at 0-4, Jacksonville is beyond must-win mode. If they do not turn the ship around now, it is all but over for their season.
Jaguars -3
As I stated above, the Jaguars are in must-win mode, and the oddsmakers know that. Although they are winless, each game tells a story. They were a goal line fumble away from winning in Miami in week one. Had the ball with time left to defeat the Browns at home in week two. Finally, they gave up a late lead on the road to a very solid Texans team.
This Jaguars team is not a bad football team; they are truly just plays away from completing the puzzle. That will change this week. They are extremely fired up and take on a team that is riding the high of beating the undefeated Steelers. Outside of that, the Colts are a tad banged up heading down to Jacksonville.
Travis Etienne Anytime Touchdown
Jacksonville needs to get back to the well of giving the ball to their best playmaker. Etienne is a battering ram with shift down by the goal line and he will need to get touches if Jacksonville wants to win this mathcup.