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Stephen Nover's Monday Night Game of the Month
(NFL) NY Jets vs. Indianapolis,
Total: 46.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 46.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
The Colts really struggled in Week 1 at Buffalo. But that was due to a combination of going against a strong Bills defense on the road and dealing with unfamiliar cold, windy weather conditions.
The Colts' offense will look a lot better back at home in their normal setting on the fast track of Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts were out of sync opening week, passing way too much and losing their franchise receiver, T.Y. Hilton, during the game.
Hilton practiced Saturday and should be a go. Andrew Luck has a loaded hand with the additions of Andre Johnson, Frank Gore and rookie Phillip Dorsett joining Hilton and Donte Moncrief. Luck also has a pair of good pass-catching tight ends, Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener, to attack the Jets.
Few teams can match Indy's skill position depth. The Jets' defense is going to undergo some culture shock going from playing the Browns opening week at home to now facing the high-powered Colts on the road. Further hurting the Jets is that Antonio Cromartie, a versatile and very good cornerback, isn't likely to play after suffering a knee injury against Cleveland.
The Jets' offense is better than perceived. Ryan Fitzpatrick was coached up at Buffalo by Chan Gailey, who is the Jets' offensive coordinator. Fitzpatrick is at his best when he has weapons around him and doesn't have to overdo things.
Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker provide Fitzpatrick with an above average receiving duo. Chris Ivory is expected to have a big year and he didn't disappoint in Week 1. Ivory should play despite getting nicked up in practice during the week. He is one of my fantasy football starters this week. That's how much confidence I have in him.
The Colts' defense gave up 10.3 yards per pass to Tyrod Taylor, who was making his NFL starting debut, last week and 6.2 yards per run to Buffalo. The Bills don't have a big-play offense, yet they still produced seven plays of 20 or more yards against the Colts.
Indy does not have a defense to match its offense. The Colts are vulnerable through the air especially in this matchup because their No. 2 and No. 3 cornerbacks - Greg Toler and Darius Butler - are both out.
The Colts' offense will look a lot better back at home in their normal setting on the fast track of Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts were out of sync opening week, passing way too much and losing their franchise receiver, T.Y. Hilton, during the game.
Hilton practiced Saturday and should be a go. Andrew Luck has a loaded hand with the additions of Andre Johnson, Frank Gore and rookie Phillip Dorsett joining Hilton and Donte Moncrief. Luck also has a pair of good pass-catching tight ends, Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener, to attack the Jets.
Few teams can match Indy's skill position depth. The Jets' defense is going to undergo some culture shock going from playing the Browns opening week at home to now facing the high-powered Colts on the road. Further hurting the Jets is that Antonio Cromartie, a versatile and very good cornerback, isn't likely to play after suffering a knee injury against Cleveland.
The Jets' offense is better than perceived. Ryan Fitzpatrick was coached up at Buffalo by Chan Gailey, who is the Jets' offensive coordinator. Fitzpatrick is at his best when he has weapons around him and doesn't have to overdo things.
Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker provide Fitzpatrick with an above average receiving duo. Chris Ivory is expected to have a big year and he didn't disappoint in Week 1. Ivory should play despite getting nicked up in practice during the week. He is one of my fantasy football starters this week. That's how much confidence I have in him.
The Colts' defense gave up 10.3 yards per pass to Tyrod Taylor, who was making his NFL starting debut, last week and 6.2 yards per run to Buffalo. The Bills don't have a big-play offense, yet they still produced seven plays of 20 or more yards against the Colts.
Indy does not have a defense to match its offense. The Colts are vulnerable through the air especially in this matchup because their No. 2 and No. 3 cornerbacks - Greg Toler and Darius Butler - are both out.
