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It’s the Carson Wentz bowl, as his new team the Commanders travel to Indianapolis to face his team from 2021, the Colts.
Commanders vs. Colts Betting Preview
Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz has faced tough questions in the early part of his tenure in Washington. He went from a guy on top of the NFL standings in Philadelphia, to one-and-done in Indianapolis. And now the NFL schedule gives him a chance to show the Colts that they made a mistake by trading him.
Wentz is the focus of the Commanders vs. Colts betting analysis because of his recent history, but also because he now has the best wide receiver of his career in Terry McLaurin. In just his fourth year, the NFL stats say MacLaurin is one of the top receivers in the league.
Rivalry History
There isn’t much of a rivalry between these two teams since it’s now been almost 40 years since the Colts moved out of the region. The last time the Colts played Washington as the Indianapolis Colts it was 1981, and Washington won 38-14.
The most recent meeting was in 2018 when the Colts won at Washington, 21-9. They also won the last meeting in Indianapolis, 49-27.
Matchup Trends
Along with Carson Wentz and his integration into the Washington offense, your Commanders vs. Colts betting analysis will focus heavily on Jonathan Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ. The key Commanders vs. Colts stat will be how the Washington Commanders defense is doing against the run as they prepare to face one of the best backs in the league.
Washington’s defensive line was banged up last season, which contributed to them ranking 18th in yards allowed per rush. The Colts, powered by Taylor, were second in the league in yards gained per rush.
Other key Commanders vs. Colts stats will include new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan facing a Washington defense that ranked 28th in passing yards allowed last season.
Venue Information
Lucas Oil Stadium replaced the RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis and it has been the home of the Colts ever since. The stadium has a retractable roof and a retractable window at one end, and the decision to open the roof is solely at the discretion of the Colts. But the decision must be made at least 90 minutes before kickoff.
Lucas Oil Stadium is home to the NFL draft combine every year, and it hosted Super Bowl XLVI, where the Giants beat the Patriots 21-17.
Betting Tips for Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Colts were one of the top NFL picks to make a Super Bowl run last season, but they fizzled at the end. This season there is renewed purpose, and their changes on offense should inform a good Commanders vs. Colts betting analysis.
Ryan no longer puts up the stats that he used to, back when he was an NFL MVP. But he’s a smart and capable quarterback, and having him teamed with head coach Frank Reich makes this a good passing offense.
The early NFL odds have the Colts as five-point favorites over Washington, but keep an eye on what happens in Week 7. The Colts play their top rival, the Titans. And that game could change the Commanders vs. Colts stats that you see before NFL Week 8.
Washington also has a tough game in NFL Week 7, hosting Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. So while the Colts will be tested on the ground, the Commanders will get tested through the air.
One thing to consider is the full NFL schedule, which doesn’t have either of these teams on a bye until December. That means they may be pretty banged up with the play the final weekend of October.
