Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction 9-15-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction for this NFL Week 2 Game on Sunday, September 15th, at Lambeau Field. 

Colts Fell Short in Last Game

The Colts faced off against the Houston Texans in the first game and they were competitive but they ended up falling short. They scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, but they ended up losing 29-27. Anthony Richardson only threw 19 passes but he did finish with 212 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also finished with six carries for 56 yards and a touchdown. Alec Pierce had a huge game catching three passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. 

The offense was fine, but the defense was a major issue. They allowed CJ Stroud to throw for 234 yards and two touchdowns. The defense was also awful against the run allowing Joe Mixon to rush for 159 yards. In this game the defense needs to do a couple of things. They need to stop the run first, and they need to try and create a couple of turnovers to make life easier on the offense. 

Packers Without Jordan Love

Not only did the Packers lose the first Game of the season in Brazil to the Philadelphia Eagles, they also lost Jordan Love to an MCL injury. Before getting hurt, Love had completed 17 of his 34 passes for 260 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Malik Willis came in and threw a hail mary and he’s going to be the starter here. Willis was drafted in the third round in the 2022 NFL draft but was given up on by the Titans.

The Packers really need him to have a huge Game and a huge few Games as they try to stay afloat. In the first Game the Packers defense was terrible and the defense is going to need to be better. The defense gave up 34 points. The Packers did pick off Jalen Hurts twice, and creating a couple of turnovers would really help the chances here. 

Why the Packers Will Beat the Colts

• The Packers have won each of their last nine home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Colts have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a Division game.
• The Packers have covered the spread in each of their last six Week 2 home games.
• The Colts have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five Week 2 games as favorites.
• The Colts have lost the first quarter in each of their last three Week 2 games as favorites.
• The Colts have lost the first half in nine of their last 12 games following a home loss.

Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction

It might be a scary bet, but the Packers are going to find a way to keep this game close, and they could win this game outright. The Colts defense was a major issue in the first game and they are going to really struggle to defend again here. The Packers are going to lean on the running game here, and Willis is going to limit his turnovers. It might not be the prettiest game, but the Packers are going to cover the spread.