Jacksonville Jaguars (4-11) vs. Indianapolis Colts (2-13)
The Jaguars have lost five of their last six games as they have looked awful lately. They beat the Colts 17-3 earlier this year in Indianapolis. The Colts are a lock for the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft in 2012, if they lose this game. Their players aren’t going to go for that as they have won two games in a row over AFC South opponents (Texans and Titans). Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Jaguars have the ball: The Jaguars are going to feed the ball to Maurice-Jones Drew so that he can win the NFL rushing title. It is also their best chance to win this game as the Colts are giving up 140.9 yards rushing per game and 4.2 yards per carry so far this year. The Jaguars are going to have to keep DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis out of the backfield or Blaine Gabbert is going to have a rough time throwing the ball. The Jaguars are going to need some WRs and TEs to step up if they are going to win this game.
When the Colts have the ball: The Colts are starting to feel better about themselves. The Jaguars are going to have to brace for a heavy attack by the Colts’ passing game. The Jaguars are going to have to mount a good pass rush or Dan Orlovsky could have a big game. Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon are heading into free agency after the game on Sunday, so they are going to want to go out with a bang. WR Austin Collie, TE Jacob Tamme and RB Joseph Addai will lend support on the shorter passes for the Colts in this game. If the Jaguars put a lot of DBs in the game, look for Orlovsky to turn around and hand the ball off to Donald Brown and Joseph Addai.
PREDICTION: COLTS 20, JAGUARS 17
