NFL 2010 Week 6 Preview: Redskins vs Colts

Washington Redskins (3-2) vs Indianapolis Colts (3-2)

Game Time: 8:20 PM ET Sunday, October 17, 2010

Stadium: FedEx Field – Landover, MD

Surface: Natural Grass

Weather: Clear and warm 68°

Game Odds: Colts -3 Total: 43

Week 6 2010 NFL schedule brings us two surprising teams, albeit for different reasons, as the Colts visit the Redskins in a non-conference NFL match-up.

Indianapolis is coming off a 19-9 hard fought win against the Kansas City Chiefs and sit with a 3-2 record in the AFC South.

Washington battered and bruised the Green Bay Packers winning in overtime 16-3 to move their record to 3-2 in the NFC East.

2010 Colts Offense

When it comes to offense the Colts are still one of the best in the league at lighting up the scoreboard.

They rank 3rd in points scored (27.2) and 3rd in total yards (397). The Colts offense sits 4th in pass yards (317.2) but are very sluggish at 28th in rush yards (79.8).

2010 Redskins Defense

While they rank low in most defensive statistical categories the Redskins are 9th in the most important one – points allowed at 18.4 points per game.

Their bend but don’t break defense ranks last in yards allowed (410.2), 30th in pass yards (298), and 19th in rush yards (112.2).

Colts @ Redskins: Betting Odds & Game Prediction

The current betting odds posted at Sportsbook.com have the Colts as a -3 road favorite with the game total set at 43 points.

Over at SportsInteraction.com the Colts are a -190 favorite while the Redskins are  +160 home underdogs against the money line.

Game Prediction: The Redskins have been playing with fire all season and they arr about to get burnt. They have been out gained 2,051 yards to 1,686 in total yards and their time of possession is a full six minutes less, per game, than their opponents.

Washington’s wins have come with smoke and mirrors. This veteran laden Colts team, led by Peyton Manning, will exploit their weak pass defense and this game won’t be close.

Final Score: The Colts will easily cover the spread with a 31-17 win that pushes the total OVER.