Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts

Blogged under Bloglockers, Front Page, This Week's Matchup Report, General by admin on Thursday 13 December 2007 at 2:20 am

The Indianapolis Colts are rolling into this game as they have won their last 4 games in a row by a combined score of 116-68.  The Raiders had won 2 games in a row before getting destroyed 38-7 last week by the Packers.

The Colts will probably lean on Joseph Addai and Kenton Keith in the running game as the Raiders are allowing 150.4 yards rushing per game and 4.8 yards per carry.  With the Colts being able to run the ball at will against the Raiders it will set up Peyton Manning for deep throws off play action to Reggie Wayne and Anthony Gonzalez who could be running free in the secondary.

The Raiders need to be able to run the football to keep the Colts offense on the sideline.  That will be up to Justin Fargas who is having the best season of his NFL career.  Josh McCown will start this game but Coach Kiffin has said that JaMarcus Russell will get extended playing time in this game.  Still, the Colts are hard to throw on so the Raiders need their QBs to be careful with the football.

PREDICTION:  INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31, OAKLAND RAIDERS 10

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