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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a landing through the fourth quarter in opposition to the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo : Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Arizona started life with out DeAndre Hopkins with a surprising defeat, shedding by 18 factors to the hapless Detroit Lions in Week 15. Can the Cardinals snap their two-game shedding skid in opposition to the Colts in Week 16, or will Indianapolis pile extra distress on Arizona? Here’s a breakdown of the Colts vs Cardinals conflict.
Indianapolis Colts put in as +1 underdogs
Indianapolis’ late-season surge continued on Saturday with the Colts beating the New England Patriots, 27-17, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts have now gained 5 of their final six video games to leap to sixth place within the AFC standings with an 8-6 document. The Colts nonetheless have an out of doors shot of successful the AFC South as they simply path the reeling Tennessee Titans by one sport with three video games left within the common season.
Jonathan Taylor wreaked havoc in opposition to the Patriots’ protection, working for 170 yards on 29 carries. He made certain the Colts wouldn’t blow one other double-digit lead, uncorking a 67-yard landing run with 2:01 remaining to seal Indianapolis’ win in opposition to New England. With the victory, the Colts snapped their eight-game shedding skid in opposition to the Pats.
Taylor tied Lenny Moore’s franchise document of 11 straight video games with a dashing landing with that prolonged run in opposition to the Pats. He will look to interrupt the document in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals, who’re 17th within the NFL in dashing protection, permitting 112.8 yards per sport on the bottom this season.
One man who must step up for Indianapolis in Week 16 is Carson Wentz. He struggled mightily within the win in opposition to the Patriots, finishing simply 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards with one landing and one interception.
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Arizona Cardinals enter Week 16 as -1 favorites
Now that was a shock. The Arizona Cardinals crashed to their second straight defeat with a shocking 30-12 loss to the lowly Detroit Lions. It was the primary time in NFL historical past {that a} group with one win or fewer defeated a aspect with at the very least 10 wins by double-digits. The Cards have now misplaced 4 of their previous seven video games since beginning the season with seven consecutive victories.
Arizona bought off to a horrible begin in opposition to Detroit, gaining simply 17 yards on its first three possessions. The Lions took full benefit of the Cards’ offensive futility, racing to a 17-0 benefit after the opening half. The Cards did not get well from that poor begin as they dropped to fourth place within the NFC with their 10-4 slate.
The Cardinals will look to get their season again on observe in Week 16 after they host the red-hot Indianapolis Colts. It is crucial for Arizona that Kyler Murray delivers a significantly better exhibiting this Sunday. He appeared out of kinds within the loss to the Lions, finishing simply 23 of 41 passes for 257 yards with one landing and one interception. Murray recorded only a 72.9 passer ranking in that contest.
Writer’s Prediction
Indianapolis wins.
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