Football Betting – Manning, Colts Take Sunday Night Spotlight

One of the biggest football betting problems with the Washington Redskins over the past decade has been their lack of a veteran quarterback to complement a strong running game. The biggest contributor to the Indianapolis Colts’ success over the past decade has been the veteran quarterback that has led the team to two Super Bowl appearances and a plethora of AFC South division titles. The Redskins feel that they finally have their man in Donovan McNabb, who they brought over from the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason to lead the charge on offense. 

Indianapolis Colts @ Washington Redskins

Sunday October 17, 2010 – 8:20 PM ET
FedEx Field, Landover, MD
Broadcast: ESPN

Football Betting Odds: Colts – 3
Total: 44

The Redskins are 3-2 through the first five weeks of the NFL season, tied with the New York Giants and Eagles for top spot in the NFC East. The Colts find themselves in unfamiliar territory, actually looking up at the Houston Texans for the AFC South division lead. Manning and the Colts have started slow in the past, but may not have the room for error this year with the Titans and Texans both looking like legitimate contenders. Their quest will continue in the Washington spotlight Sunday night. 

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Football Betting: What The Colts Will Have To Do To Win 

With over 1,600 yards and 11 touchdowns through the first five games of the season, Manning is right back on track in the MVP race. He’ll need some more help from the 28th-ranked rushing attack going forward, especially in colder weather and outdoors on the road. Indianapolis will have to tighten up on defense against the run, which ranks 29th in the league, and has been a big reason why they are just 1-2 away from home this year. 

Football Betting: What The Redskins Will Have To Do To Win 

Consecutive wins over the Eagles and Green Bay Packers have the Redskins back above .500 during one of the toughest stretches in their regular season schedule, which features four road games in six weeks, with the two home dates being against the Packers and Colts. McNabb has been a major upgrade to last year’s starter Jason Campbell, and will need to continue to provide a steady veteran influence. The fact that he has thrown an interception in three straight games is a concern, but he has gotten away with it by leading the Redskins to the seventh-ranked passing attack in the league. The defense will have to tighten up in a major way to keep the win streak alive, especially considering that Washington is ranked 30th in the league against the pass. 

Football Betting: Outlook & Pick 

The Colts have struggled against the run this year, and that doesn’t work in their favor against Clinton Portis and company for the Redskins. While Indianapolis is capable of moving the ball through the air almost at will at home, they have struggled on the road this year, and that will continue this weekend in Washington. 

Football Betting Pick: Washington +3