NFL Predictions Week 4
NFL Predictions Week 4: One of the best games to bet on this NFL Predictions Week 4 is the one happening at Lucas Oil Stadium. quarterback P...
NFL Predictions Week 4: One of the best games to bet on this NFL Predictions Week 4 is the one happening at Lucas Oil Stadium. quarterback Peyton Manning and the undefeated (3-0) Indianapolis Colts [-10] will take on the (1-2) Seattle Seahawks [+10] this Sunday. Even though the Colts are looking pretty strong, the Seahawks have had the upper hand in the last three out of four games. They last met on Christmas Eve 2005, where the Colts were defeated 28-13 and Seattle’s RB Shaun Alexander rushed for 139 yards and had three touchdowns.
The Seahawks had a tough loss last week against Chicago 25-19, after kicker Olindo Mare missed two field goals. Some may have thought after Mare’s unworthy performance head coach Jim Mora would take him off the roster. But ultimately Mora decided to keep mare and give him a chance to redeem himself.
Injuries have also been a big factor for Seattle. Last week they were without Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who is out with a broken rib along with six other starters. Backup QB Seneca Wallace will most likely be getting the nod once again on Sunday against the Colts. Wallace might have a tough time against Indy’s defense, as the Seahawks offensive line has also suffered many injuries. On the bright side, LB Lofa Tatupu will return to give the Seattle defense some needed confidence.
As for the overpowering Colts, Manning has been able to play through his team’s injuries and lead them through three tough NFL Predictions Weeks. Last Sunday the Colts defeated Arizona 31-10, with Manning throwing four touchdowns. He leads the AFC in passer rating with 117.7 as well as the most touchdown passes in the conference with seven. Indianapolis’ defense has not been as consistent but has made improvements week in and week out. However, the absence of Dwight Freeney will be felt, as he’s expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a right quadriceps injury.