The Indianapolis Colts are entering their Week 9 matchup against the New York Jets with a 3-5 record. Indianapolis has received a great showing from quarterback Carson Wentz. The former Eagles quarterback has completed 62.2% of his passes for 1,926 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The New York Jets haven’t gotten the output from their rookie quarterback Zach Wilson but did receive a boost from backup Mike White. Wilson has completed 57.5% of his passes for 1,168 yards, four touchdowns, and nine interceptions. White has completed 74% of his passes for 607 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions in two games.
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The Indianapolis Colts began the 2021-22 NFL Season 0-3. Indianapolis is 3-2 after starting winless. If the Colts want to bounce back and make the playoffs, they’ll need to win the next two games.
Indianapolis has the Jets and Jaguars before meeting the Bills and Buccaneers. The Colts have lost both games to the Titans, which puts them behind in the AFC South. If Carson Wentz wants to lead the Colts to the playoffs, they’ll need to sneak in with a WildCard spot.
Will the New York Jets receive another top-five pick in the 2022 NFL Draft?
The New York Jets fan base cheered as former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson walked across the stage. Wilson hasn’t had the best season, but it’s normal to see struggles as a rookie. The Jets enter Week 9 with a 2-5 record and are on their way to another top-five pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
New York has a favorable schedule going forward, and the Jets could escape with a decent record this season. There are notable games that could count towards the win column for the Jets. The New York Jets will likely pick inside the top-ten, but they’ll escape picking inside the top-five by finishing the season 6-12.
Expert Betting Tips
The New York Jets enter their Thursday Night Football matchup with a 2-5-0 record against the spread. Indianapolis may be 3-5, but the Colts have a winning record against the spread. The Indianapolis Colts have a great shot at covering the points against the Jets on Thursday.
Betting options
- Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scores a touchdown for 1.50;
- Indianapolis Colts -10.5 for 1.90;
- Total Over: 46.5 for 1.93.