New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts NFL Wildcard Matchup: This game is a re-match of last year’s AFC Championship game, where the Colts edged the Jets to gain entrance to the Super Bowl. However, that is where similarities end. The Colts are entering this year’s game with a ton of question marks, having a dozen players out of the lineup with various injuries, including core players such as Dallas Clark, Austin Collie, Anthony Gonzalez and Bob Sanders. But they do have all-world quarterback Peyton Manning, and that along with home field advantage just might be enough to handle the visitors from New York.
The Jets are again led by a tough defence and a great running attack, and 2nd year QB Mark Sanchez, who has been given a greater role in the offence with an expanded playbook. However, the Jets have slumped down the stretch heading into the playoffs, while the Colts enter the post season having won four in a row, all with playoff-like implications. It’s close to a pick’em game, with the Colts slim 3-point favorites.
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