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NFL Week 2 Early Odds, Picks & Predictions: Jaguars vs. Colts (2022)

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Here is our preview and best bet for the 2022 NFL Week 2 game between the Jaguars vs. Colts.

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NFL Week 2 Early Odds, Picks & Predictions: Jaguars vs. Colts

I picked the Jacksonville Jaguars to beat the Washington Commanders as a week 1 longshot, I picked them in a survivor pool, I picked them to win the AFC South, and after a Week 1 loss, I am picking them as a longshot again. Maybe I’m too bullish on the Jaguars this year, but the young talent and Super Bowl-winning coach just feel like a good combination.

The Jaguars’ young defensive investments are starting to pay off. Travon Walker had a sack, a tackle for a loss, a pass deflection, and an interception. Tyson Campbell had an interception and a pass deflection, and Josh Allen was disruptive in the backfield with two tackles for a loss and a quarterback hit.

The free agent additions on offense played a huge role in Week 1 as Christian Kirk and Zay Jones combined for 12 catches and 182 yards. James Robinson, who returned from a late-season Achilles injury, scored two touchdowns and doesn’t appear to have a lasting impact from the often career-altering injury. Travis Etienne Jr. returned from injury and only had 4 carries for 47 yards but averaged 11.8 yards-per-carry with a long rush of 27 yards. If Trevor Lawrence can grow under Doug Pederson, it appears his weapons on offense are pretty strong, and this team should be able to win some games.

The Indianapolis Colts went down to Houston and were barely able to squeak out a tie. The Colts were down 20-3 in the fourth quarter before outscoring the Texans 17-0 to force overtime. The game ended in a tie in what was the largest spread of the week, with the Texans being +320 against the Colts. Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman are stars and will be a problem for any team they face. Outside of these two, however, the Colts do not have a lot of depth as far as their offensive weapons go. Matt Ryan was the second leading rusher with 12 yards. If either player has a down game, this team may struggle to move the ball.

The Colts will be on the road for their second straight game to start the season after struggling in Houston in week 1. The Jaguars were leading in the fourth quarter but were not able to hold on. Had the games ended ten minutes earlier, the results would have been the opposite. I am trusting Doug Pederson to get his young players ready to focus on closing out games.

Pick: The Jacksonville Jaguars (+168)


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