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ESPN ) breaks down today's game, and gives the picks of both Colts writer Mike Wells and Jaguars writer Michael DiRocco.
Colts (7-8) at Jaguars (5-10)
Matchup Rating: 28.5 | Spread: IND -3.5 (43)
What to Watch for: ) The Colts ran for 264 yards in the last meeting (Marlon Mack had 109 and Jonathan Williams had 116) against the Jaguars, who have given up 176 yards per game rushing in their past seven games (including the Colts game.) --- Michael DiRocco
Bold Prediction: ) Colts defensive end Justin Houston will get two sacks to give him his highest sack total (12) since he recorded 22 during the 2014 season with the Chiefs. --- Mike Wells
Stat to Know: ) Gardner Minshew II could become the first Jaguars quarterback to throw for 3,000 yards in his rookie season (2,976 passing yards coming into the game.)
What's at Stake: ) Both teams are eliminated, but the outcome could impact tiebreakers for the AFC's No. 6 seed. FPI projects the Jaguars to pick No. 6 and the Colts to pick No. 16 in the 2020 draft.
Betting Nugget: ) Jacksonville is 7-1-1 ATS against Indianapolis in the past five seasons, including 4-0 outright and ATS at home.
Wells' Pick: ) Colts 27, Jaguars 17
DiRocco's Pick: ) Colts 21, Jaguars 13
FPI Preciction: ) INDIANAPOLIS, 64.0% (By an Average of 4.8 Points.)
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