Curses ultimately should be damaged, proper?

Certainly by now this week, you’ve got heard that the Indianapolis Colts have not gained in Jacksonville in opposition to the Jaguars since 2014, which is an extremely weird streak given it is a division matchup and the Colts play there each season. Again then, Andrew Luck was in simply his third NFL season and had but to start struggling debilitating accidents. The Colts went 11-5, gained the AFC South, and even made it to the AFC championship sport that season. Just one participant on the Colts now (Joe Flacco) was even within the NFL again then. So, it has been some time.

The Colts (2-2) are starting to experience a wave of momentum after two consecutive wins, in the meantime the Jaguars (0-4) stay the one winless group within the league. Nonetheless, the Colts are extremely banged up and can both definitely or probably be with out Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Ryan Kelly, Kwity Paye, and Kenny Moore II. Beginning cornerback Samuel Womack III was additionally added to the harm report with an sickness on Saturday and is questionable.

Here is how Horseshoe Huddle sees it unfolding for the Colts in Week 5 on the street in opposition to the Jaguars, with our roundtable of 5 analysts calling it a slight edge, 3-3.

Sean Ackerman (@shnackerman): Whereas the Colts often is the higher group this yr, a nine-year curse is just too sturdy to interrupt. The Jaguars are in prime place to snag their first win of the yr whereas the Colts proceed to cope with accidents. Taylor’s ankle sprain will maintain him sidelined, which means the Colts lose the one constant piece of offense they’ve had all yr. Trey Sermon isn’t unhealthy, however I don’t see him saving Indy on the street this weekend.
Choose: Jaguars 27, Colts 20

Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL): They’re unattainable to forecast, however this looks like a sport the Colts don’t have any enterprise profitable (due to their accidents), however they pull it out in the long run. This should be a sport the place Shane Steichen and the teaching workers are of their bag, and I believe they’ll do it. Joe Flacco leaning closely on Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs to take out one of many league’s worst move defenses must be attainable. The massive query is whether or not the protection will likely be as much as the duty in opposition to Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville offense.
Choose: Colts 24, Jaguars 17

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Noah Gebert (@noahgebert): I’ll say it: I don’t consider in curses. After discovering their footing somewhat bit, the Colts will be capable of outclass a floundering Jacksonville group regardless of key accidents. Even with out Taylor within the lineup, I believe the run sport will open up. If Evan Engram can go, I anticipate him to offer the Colts protection some matches, however finally the Colts ought to come house with a profitable file.
Choose: Colts 24, Jaguars 20

Andrew Moore (@AndrewMooreNFL): The Colts go into this matchup lacking six starters on the defensive aspect of the ball. With Lawrence’s previous success in opposition to the Colts’ protection, the Jaguars’ quarterback may benefit from all the accidents. On offense, Taylor is already out, whereas Richardson’s standing is uncertain. Regardless of going through a 0-4 Jags group, the Colts can not overcome all of their accidents because the curse in Jacksonville continues.
Choose: Jaguars 27, Colts 23

Drake Wally (@DWallsterDrake): The historical past of Indy shedding to terrible or near-winless groups is one factor, however the Jaguars are spiraling uncontrolled with a very good coach and quarterback. Even with accidents, the Colts give the Jaguars their fifth straight loss and break the curse of enjoying on the street at Jacksonville. Daring prediction, Tyler Goodson has 5-plus catches and a pair of TDs.

Choose: Colts 27, Jaguars 23

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