The Indianapolis Colts look to build on their 11 regular season game win streak when they hit the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday Sept 27. The Colts and Cardinals haven’t met since 2006 when the Colts beat the Cards. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Cardinals as -2.5 point home favs over the Colts with the over/under set at 48.5 points. Be sure to get your Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 3 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Colts (2-0) won in Miami 27-23 in Week 2. QB Peyton Manning spent more time sitting on the bench than a hired seat warmer. The Colts had the ball for 14:53, the lowest time of possession for a winning team since 1977. Still, the Dolphins couldn’t stop the arm of Manning as he made 14 of 23 passes for 303 yards with two TD’s. RB Joseph Addai had six carries for 32 yards, while TE Dallas Clark had seven catches for 183 yards and a TD, the fourth highest total for a tight end in NFL history. WR Reggie Wayne was mister reliable again as Manning threw to him when needed, as he finished with three catches for 37 yards. The Colts offense generated 14 first downs, 11 by passing, three by rushing and made 3 of 7 third down conversions. The Cardinals don’t have the running game that Miami displayed, and Manning may have to put up big numbers to keep up with the Cardinals offense. The Colts defense had to work overtime on Monday, and with a day’s rest missed can they deal with the rested and high-powered Arizona offense? The Colts have the league's longest active regular-season winning streak at 11. Since 2007, Dallas Clark leads all NFL tight ends with 18 touchdowns
The Cardinals (1-1) won in Jacksonville 31-17 in Week 2. QB Kurt Warner set an NFL single-game record for completion percentage, at 92.3 percent. He completed 24 of 26 passes to best Vinny Testaverde's 91.3 percent for Cleveland on Dec. 26, 1993 against the Los Angeles Rams. Warner also tied a team record for most consecutive passes completed to start a game by going 15 for 15, tying Jake Plummer's mark from Nov. 8, 1998 against Washington. Their O-line did not allow Warner to be sacked thus giving him plenty of time to pick apart the Jaguars defense. Their top RB Timothy Hightower had 15 carries for 72 yards with a TD, while top WR Steve Breaston had five catches for 83 yards. The Cardinals offense generated 22 first downs, 15 by passing, seven by rushing and made 2 of 9 third down conversions. Kurt Warner could have a tougher time establishing a rhythm this week against the Colts' top-ranked pass defense. Tim Hightower has the most receptions of any running back in the league with 15.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Colts are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Colts are 12-2-1 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Cardinals are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Cardinals are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals
When: Sun, Sept 27, 2009 8:20 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Cardinals -2.5
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The Bottom Line: The Cardinals will test the Colts defense right off the bat and they should try and get their running game going as well. Be sure to get your Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 3 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and Get a 50% Deposit Bonus and $25 Free Bet at Sportsbook.com, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!
