Colts vs. Patriots Prediction, Pick, Odds: Will Colts Defense Suppress Mac Jones, Patriots in Germany?
Colts vs. Patriots Prediction, Pick, Odds: Will Colts Defense Suppress Mac Jones, Patriots in Germany?
For the second straight week, the NFL will play a game in Frankfurt, Germany.
The first meeting was last weekend between the Chiefs and Dolphins. This week's game is less appealing, between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.
While the Patriots are just 2-7, the Colts would be sitting at .500 with a win, and in position to potentially earn a playoff spot.
Who will be more prepared in Germany?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday morning's game between the Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots.
Colts vs. Patriots Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â November 12, 2023
- Game Time:Â 9:30 am ET
- Where to Watch:Â NFL Network
Colts vs. Patriots Odds
- Spread: Colts -1.5 (-110), Patriots +1.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 43.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Colts (-122), Patriots (+102)
Colts vs. Patriots Injury Report
Colts
Questionable: WR Josh Downs (Knee), CB JuJu Brents (Quadricep), LB Zaire Franklin (Knee), OT Braden Smith (Foot)
Out: TE Jelani Woods (Hamstring)
Patriots
Questionable: OL Trent Brown (Ankle), WR DeVante Parker (Concussion)
Out: OL Calvin Anderson (Illness), OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Knee)
Colts vs. Patriots Prediction
The Indianapolis Colts are coming off a 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. However, before that game, the Colts lost three straight games, allowing at least 37 points in each game.
The Colts caught a break against the Panthers, who have an inept offense. Luckily, the Patriots don't have a much better offense than the Panthers.
New England is led by Mac Jones, who has thrown ten touchdowns and nine interceptions. His QBR of 40.3 is 24th in the league, and he hasn't even reached 2,000 yards passing through nine games.
Jones is playing behind an offensive line that hasn't looked great. That's something to look out for against the Colts.
Indianapolis is powerful upfront and can get to the passer at a quick rate. The pass rush is solid, and the secondary has played well for Indianapolis this year.
The Patriots will want to try and run the ball against the Colts, who have missed plenty of tackles this season. But if the run game struggles, like it has most of the season, the Patriots offense will be in trouble.
Meanwhile, the Colts aren't much better at quarterback. With Anthony Richardson out for the year, Gardner Minshew has been the backup quarterback. While he's had some good moments, Minshew threw five interceptions in the three losses before Carolina.
The Colts had more success rushing the football last weekend. But against the Patriots, the run game will likely lag between Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss. Therefore, Minshew is going to have to make plays with his arm.
One of his favorite targets, Josh Downs, left last week's game with an injury and is questionable this week. That would only hurt the offense more.
That said, I'm rocking with the Under in Germany.
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots Pick
- Under 43.5 -110 Â is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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Jason grew up an avid sports fan. His passion for sports writing grew in high school and he developed a blog that was strictly for New York Sports. From his work, you will quickly realize that he loves looking at games from an analytical and numbers perspective and hopes to provide you with that same perspective in his articles.