COLTS at BRONCOS
8:15 p.m., Broncos by 3, 43 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s the Underachievement Bowl. Extra was anticipated of Denver and Indy after trades for Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, respectively, and the offensive issues go even deeper than the 2 QBs. The Colts could also be lacking RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and with Ryan’s prime goal, WR Michael Pittman Jr., up in opposition to a troublesome matchup in Patrick Surtain II. Ryan is wanting his age and his offensive line is getting pushed round — not a very good state of affairs in opposition to the Broncos’ entrance if he's compelled to take to the air.
Wilson, who will play regardless of a sore proper shoulder, started to attach with wideouts Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, throwing for 2 TDs in final week’s loss. Though second-year RB Javonte Williams is out for the season, Melvin Gordon can nonetheless present succesful backfield play. Backside line: if both of those two QBs goes to bust out, it’s going to be Wilson. Mixed, the groups are averaging 40.8 ppg. Each defensive items are fairly good so we’re going beneath the overall.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the beneath.
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