Jaguars to Beat Up on Struggling Colts in Sunday Showdown

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown an interception in all but one of his games this season. That statistic places him in a grim statistical cohort as his team faces a tough opponent on Sunday. The Colts enter the matchup with a 2-5 record and a three-game losing streak. Their offensive struggles are quantified by a 4.5 yards-per-play average, which is tied for the worst in the NFL alongside the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Jaguars, holding a 4-2 record, will host the game at 1 p.m. on CBS. Jacksonville benefits from a fresh start after sitting out the previous week. Their defensive unit presents a specific challenge for the visiting offense. The Jaguars have allowed a passer rating of 87.7, a mark that places them just outside the top ten in the league. They are also tied for the third-most interceptions in the NFL with seven.

Trevor Lawrence is expected to face minimal resistance on the other side of the ball. The Colts defense has recorded only two interceptions this year. In contrast, Lawrence is performing at a level that has drawn MVP comparisons. The projected score for the contest is Jaguars 33, Colts 20. The recommended wager favors the Jaguars by 10 points.

In Cincinnati, the Bengals host the Tennessee Titans at 1 p.m. on CBS. The Bengals previously displayed their potential with a 35-point second-half surge against Baltimore. That performance sets a high bar for Sunday's matchup. The Titans lost defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a trade to the Bears earlier this week. Their passing offense ranks 29th in passer rating and is tied for last in yards per attempt.

The Bengals defense offers a counter to the Titans' aerial attack. Cincinnati possesses the third-best red zone efficiency in the league, converting 35% of trips for touchdowns. Tennessee scores on just 47.4% of its red zone opportunities, ranking 27th. The projected score is Bengals 35, Titans 21. The pick is Bengals -12.5.

In Los Angeles, the Chargers play the Rams at 4:05 p.m. on Fox at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers are 0-6 and will use the bye week to address their issues. Justin Herbert holds a league-high 5.6% turnover-worthy throw rate. The Rams allow only 186.3 passing yards per game, the fourth-lowest total in the league. Matthew Stafford is expected to manage the game comfortably against a defense that allows 123.8 rushing yards per game. The projected score is Rams 30, Chargers 17. The pick is Rams -6.5.

New England travels to Miami to face the Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. on CBS. The Dolphins secured their first win of the season against the Jets. The Patriots, who played on Thursday, hold a rest advantage. New England is 8-4-1 against the spread on the road under head coach Mike Vrabel. The Dolphins allow 7.8 yards per pass attempt, the third-highest rate in the NFL. The projected score is Patriots 30, Dolphins 20. The pick is Patriots -7.

The Eagles visit Washington at 8:20 p.m. on NBC. Philadelphia is dealing with injuries and a short week after a Monday night game. The Commanders, off a bye, lost Terry McLaurin for the season to a torn patellar tendon. However, the Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is limited by a hamstring injury. Philadelphia is 0-2 against the spread on the road with an average margin of -8.0 points. The projected score is Commanders 27, Eagles 17. The pick is Commanders -6.