Sports Betting Spotlight: Indianapolis Colts season preview

By MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

9 years ago

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (Darron Cummings/AP)

The Review-Journal’s Matt Youmans, Las Vegas handicapper Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the Colts’ season in the 20th of a series of 32 NFL team videos:

Andrew Luck was unfortunate last season, limited to seven games because of a shoulder injury and lacerated kidney. He returns as the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing a six-year, $140 million contract. But he will be working behind one of the league’s worst offensive lines.
Are the Colts still AFC title contenders? Luck passed for 40 touchdowns in 2014, when Indianapolis finished 11-5. But the team slipped to 8-8 last season and did not make many significant additions.
The Indianapolis defense is already hurting. Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis might miss the first month with an ankle injury.
The Colts need a strong start with three of their first five games at home against soft opponents (Lions, Chargers and Bears.)
Over or Under 9 regular-season wins?

Check out the video above.