Oddsmakers expect a close game when the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) square off against the Green Bay Packers (0-1) as just 2.5-point favorites on Sunday, September 15, 2024. This matchup has an over/under of 41.5 points.
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TV channel: FOX
Colts Insights
On the offensive side of the ball, the Colts are averaging 27 points per contest (12th in NFL) and 303 yards per game (16th).
Through the air, Indianapolis has compiled 199 total passing yards (14th in NFL) and 10.5 passing yards per attempt (first).
On the ground, the Colts have accumulated 104 rushing yards this year, ranking 20th in the league. In terms of rushing TDs, they rank third in the NFL with two.
Indianapolis ranks ninth in the NFL in red-zone percentage (66.7%) and fifth in third-down efficiency (50%).
Indianapolis’ defense has been ineffective this season, as it ranks 23rd in the league with 29 points allowed (29 per game).
When it comes to defending the pass, the Colts are 20th in the NFL with 204 passing yards allowed (204 per game) and 16th in yards allowed per pass attempt (6.4).
Against the run, the Colts rank 30th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game with 213, and they rank seventh in rushing touchdowns allowed (one).
Defensively, Indianapolis is 25th in the NFL in third-down efficiency allowed at 50%. In red-zone efficiency allowed, it is 26th (100%).
Packers Insights
The Packers rank eighth in the NFL in scoring with 29 points per contest and rank fifth in total yards with 414 per game.
Through the air, Green Bay is eighth in the NFL in passing yards with 251 (251 per game) and ninth in yards per attempt (7.2).
On the ground, the Packers are top-10 in rushing yards this year, ranking ninth in the NFL with 163 total rush yards (163 per game). They also rank 10th in rushing touchdowns (one).
Green Bay ranks 24th in the NFL in third-down efficiency (27.3%) and 24th in red-zone percentage (25%).
This year, Green Bay is having trouble on defense, giving up 34 points per game (27th in NFL).
When it comes to stopping the pass, the Packers have been one of the bottom defenses in the league, allowing the eighth-most pass yards in the NFL (266 per game). Meanwhile, they rank 22nd with two passing touchdowns allowed.
Against the run, the Packers’ defense ranks 21st in the NFL with 144 rushing yards allowed (144 per game) and 23rd with two rushing touchdowns allowed.
Defensively, Green Bay is 14th in the NFL in terms of red-zone percentage allowed, with a mark of 50%. It is 14th in third-down percentage allowed at 28.6%.
Colts Leaders
On the ground, Anthony Richardson scampered for 56 rushing yards (9.3 YPC) and one rushing touchdown last week on six carries.
Jonathan Taylor picked up 48 rushing yards (3.0 YPC) and one touchdown last week on 16 attempts.
In the receiving game, Alec Pierce was targeted three times last week, and he reeled in three passes for 125 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Last week, Ashton Dulin collected one catch on one target, which went for 54 yards and one TD.
Michael Pittman Jr. was on the receiving end of eight targets last week, reeling in four for 31 yards.
On the other side of the ball, DeForest Buckner has tallied 1.5 sacks this season, to go along with one TFL and six tackles.
Packers Leaders
In one contest, Jayden Reed has four receptions for 138 yards (138 per game) and one touchdown.
In one game, Jordan Love has passed for 260 yards (260 per game), including two touchdowns and one interception, and a completion percentage of 50%.
On the ground, Josh Jacobs has scored zero touchdowns and accumulated 84 yards (84 per contest).
Additionally, Jacobs has two catches for 20 yards and zero touchdowns.
In the passing game, Christian Watson has scored one TD, reeling in three balls for 13 yards (13 per game).
Defensively, Keisean Nixon has helped lead the way with seven tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in one game.
Over one game for the Packers, Quay Walker has posted 11 tackles and one TFL.
Javon Bullard has amassed 11 tackles in one game for the Packers.
Jaire Alexander has registered one interception to go with four tackles and two passes defended In one game played for the Packers.
Colts Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Houston |
L 29-27 |
CBS |
9/15/2024 |
at Green Bay |
– |
FOX |
9/22/2024 |
Chicago |
– |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
Pittsburgh |
– |
CBS |
10/6/2024 |
at Jacksonville |
– |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
at Tennessee |
– |
CBS |
10/20/2024 |
Miami |
– |
FOX |
10/27/2024 |
at Houston |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
at Minnesota |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
Buffalo |
– |
CBS |
11/17/2024 |
at New York |
– |
NBC |
11/24/2024 |
Detroit |
– |
FOX |
12/1/2024 |
at New England |
– |
CBS |
12/15/2024 |
at Denver |
– |
CBS |
12/22/2024 |
Tennessee |
– |
CBS |
TBD |
at New York |
– |
– |
TBD |
Jacksonville |
– |
– |
Packers Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/6/2024 |
at Philadelphia |
L 34-29 |
Peacock |
9/15/2024 |
Indianapolis |
– |
FOX |
9/22/2024 |
at Tennessee |
– |
FOX |
9/29/2024 |
Minnesota |
– |
CBS |
10/6/2024 |
at Los Angeles |
– |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
Arizona |
– |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
Houston |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
at Jacksonville |
– |
FOX |
11/3/2024 |
Detroit |
– |
FOX |
11/17/2024 |
at Chicago |
– |
FOX |
11/24/2024 |
San Francisco |
– |
FOX |
11/28/2024 |
Miami |
– |
NBC |
12/5/2024 |
at Detroit |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
12/15/2024 |
at Seattle |
– |
NBC |
12/23/2024 |
New Orleans |
– |
ESPN |
12/29/2024 |
at Minnesota |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
Chicago |
– |
– |
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