[MR.HARRYtheHAT]

Indianapolis (8-6) won 34 -24 over Jacksonville last Sunday to forge a tie atop the South with the Jaguars, who would have claimed the division with a victory. The Colts, who cannot clinch the division title this week, will own the tiebreakers over the Jaguars with two more wins.The Raiders do not blitz often and they use almost exclusively man-to-man defense. By nature, the Raiders eliminate Manning's greatest strengths.The Colts are 32nd in yards allow The Colts lead the league in!!!!!!!!!!! converting 67.5 percent of their redzone opportunities into TDs.Last week's performance may be an indication that the Colts have broken out of their midseason malaise and are ready to take off just at the right time. Then again, it's reasonable to question whether that win was merely the product of being just a bit better than aflawed.Jacksonville team.The blueprint for beating Indianapolis has always been running the football effectively and pressuring Manning to knock the offense out of rhythm, two areas in which the Raiders have been adept at throughout their vastly-improved 2010 campaign. Having averaged better than 32 points over its last three games,Oakland does have the firepower to hang with the defending AFC champs, and Campbell is 4-0 as starter at home this season. The Colts don't lose too many shootouts, but the Raiders' dynamic running game and McFadden's home-run ability may be enough to pull off what most would consider an upset This is also where the Raiders like to go into a zone non-coverage defenseed per rush.The kind that Manning will kill.The Raiders cannot employ a bend but don't break philosophy The Raiders are 2nd in yards gained per rush. The Colts are poor in almost every run D category.
The Raiders At Home+3 Is My Bet

[Jon825]

im gonna say thats a bad pick. yet again nfl is so hard to call these days

[Jon825]

unless of course you are picking the eagles patriots or bears

[Statman]

im gonna say thats a bad pick. yet again nfl is so hard to call these days

Agreed anything can happen on any given day but I'm leaning towards Oakland in this spot for the outright win. Just don't think Indy is right this year and without a number of their weapons are even weaker again. The running game is key for Oakland to get off on the right start. Fans will be ballistic. Best of luck in your wagers.

[swaindexter]

I think the keys to this game are: Raiders run game vrs Colts run D, Raiders D to Manning. I see this as a Raider win if they play smart!! Good luck with your wagers.............

[GunShard]

Colts RB Addai is now playing. So this one is hard to predict.

[the_situation]

Great writeup and pick.

Raiders will win tomorrow

[Siresco]

Hopefully the raiders do win.. lets go oakland !

[MR.HARRYtheHAT]

Expect Oakland to try to pound away at an undersized Indianapolis defense with its excellent running game, which would serve the dual purpose of keeping Manning on the sidelines for as long as possible. Top back Darren McFadden (1112 rushing yards, 43 receptions, 10 total TD) has put together an exceptional season in which the former first-round draft choice has averaged 5.3 yards per carry and also been a tremendous receiver out in open space, and the Raiders can also grind it out inside behind 245-pound complement Michael Bush (499 rushing yards, 7 TD, 11 receptions). Throwing the ball has been more of an adventure, as quarterback Jason Campbell (2001 passing yards, 11 TD, 8 INT) has had an up-and-down first year with the Silver and Black and injuries have often hampered a group of receivers that wasn't very deep to begin with.
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