Two 3-1 AFC teams square off in a matchup that could end up having playoff wildcard implications.
Both the Browns and Colts are on three game winning streaks as this one gets featured on the Sunday afternoon 4:25 national television broadcast in the U.S. It’ll be an interesting battle between Indianapolis’ top defense and Cleveland’s league leading rushing attack.
NFL Week 5 Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The series record between these two teams is tied up at 17-17. They last played against each other on September 24th of 2017, a game that the Colts won, 31-28.
In their last eight road contests playing a team with a winning home record the Colts are: 6-2 against the spread (ATS) and their Over/Under is 6-0 in favour of the under.
The Browns are 3-1-1 in their past five home games ATS. Picking the under is 5-0 when Cleveland faces a club with a winning record
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts defense has allowed the fewest average total yards through the first quarter of the season (236.3/game), but is this unit more of a paper tiger? Indy’s defeated lethargic offenses in the Vikings, Jets and Bears so this relentless Cleveland running attack will be a real test. Indianapolis also lists Pro Bowl linebacker Darius Leonard, Bobby Okereke, and cornerback T.J. Carrie as questionable on their injury report.
The offense is a little less impressive, sitting 21st overall (18th passing, 15th rushing). Rookie running back Jonathan Taylor’s proving to be the real deal, while quarterback Phil Rivers hasn’t thrown for more than one touchdown in a game yet.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is all about pounding the rock, and even without star running back Nick Chubb they are still in great shape. Former NFL rushing champ Kareem Hunt steps into the RB-1 role, while former fisherman D’Ernest Johnson just posted 95-rushing yards in last week’s victory over Dallas. As mentioned earlier, the Browns own a league best 204.5-rushing yards/game average, but also are ranked No. 1 in turnovers at six on the defensive side.
Baker Mayfield hasn’t been asked to throw that much through the 2020 quarter-mark, having tossed for over 200-yards only once. However, he does boast a 4-to-0 TD/INT ratio in his past two outings. I’d expect head coach Kevin Stefanski to continue his clock-eating run first offensive game plan this Sunday.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Colts vs. Browns?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 4 Oct 11:07pm | IND | -2.5 -108 | O +47.5 -110 |
| Closing 11 Oct 4:56pm | IND | -1 -110 | O +49.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Colts Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
12 |
| Rushing |
1169 |
| Passing |
4169 |
| Receiving |
63 |
| Sacks |
9.5 |
| Interceptions |
4 |
| Touchdowns |
12 |
| Rushing |
1067 |
| Passing |
3563 |
| Receiving |
72 |
| Sacks |
12 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
1 |
| Rushing |
78 |
| Passing |
309 |
| Receiving |
7 |
| Sacks |
1.5 |
| Interceptions |
0 |
| Touchdowns |
3 |
| Rushing |
145 |
| Passing |
467 |
| Receiving |
12 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Browns Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
12 |
| Rushing |
1169 |
| Passing |
4169 |
| Receiving |
63 |
| Sacks |
9.5 |
| Interceptions |
4 |
| Touchdowns |
12 |
| Rushing |
1067 |
| Passing |
3563 |
| Receiving |
72 |
| Sacks |
12 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
1 |
| Rushing |
78 |
| Passing |
309 |
| Receiving |
7 |
| Sacks |
1.5 |
| Interceptions |
0 |
| Touchdowns |
3 |
| Rushing |
145 |
| Passing |
467 |
| Receiving |
12 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
Weather
| temp | 64 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | Northeast 16mph |
Injuries
Jared Veldheer (T)
DeForest Buckner (DT)
Philip Rivers (QB)
T.J. Carrie (CB)
Jonathan Taylor (RB)
Jordan Wilkins (RB)
Jack Doyle (TE)
Denico Autry (DT)
Rock Ya-Sin (CB)
DeForest Buckner (DT)
Stephen Carlson (TE)
David Njoku (TE)
Sheldon Richardson (DT)
Wyatt Teller (G)
JC Tretter (C)
Jack Conklin (T)
B.J. Goodson (LB)
Robert Jackson (CB)
Michael Dunn (G)
Ronnie Harrison Jr. (S)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jared Veldheer (T) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 13 / 01 / 21 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Veldheer has been shuttled to the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
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| DeForest Buckner (DT) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Buckner has an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will line up against the Bills in the AFC Wild Card game. |
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| Philip Rivers (QB) | Prob Sat | Toe - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Rivers is dealing with a toe injury, but it is projected that he will face the Bills in the the AFC Wild Card game. |
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| T.J. Carrie (CB) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Carrie has injuries to his ankle and shoulder, but it is likely that he will take on the Bills in the the AFC Wild Card game. |
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| Jonathan Taylor (RB) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Taylor is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will dress for the AFC Wild Card game versus the Bills. |
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| Jordan Wilkins (RB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 03 / 01 / 21 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wilkins has landed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list and will be out for an unknown length of time. |
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| Jack Doyle (TE) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 31 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Doyle is managing a quad issue, and it is unclear if it will impede his availability against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Denico Autry (DT) | Ques Sun | Hip - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Autry has an injured hip, and it is unknown if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Rock Ya-Sin (CB) | Out Sat | Concussion - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ya-Sin is going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be cleared prior to the AFC Wild Card game against the Bills. |
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| DeForest Buckner (DT) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Buckner is tending to an ankle injury, leaving his status against the Jaguars on Sunday unknown. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Carlson (TE) | Ques Sun | Groin - 14 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Carlson is hampered by a groin injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will partake in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| David Njoku (TE) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Njoku is bothered by a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take part in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| Sheldon Richardson (DT) | Prob Sun | Neck - 13 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Richardson is hindered by a neck injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. |
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| Wyatt Teller (G) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 13 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Teller has an injured ankle, but it is expected that he will line up against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. |
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| JC Tretter (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 13 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Tretter is managing a knee injury, but it is likely that he will partake in the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs. |
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| Jack Conklin (T) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Conklin has injuries to his hamstring an knee, leaving his status for the AFC divisional round against he Chiefs clouded. |
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| B.J. Goodson (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 13 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Goodson is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| Robert Jackson (CB) | I-R | Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jackson has ended up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury. |
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| Michael Dunn (G) | Out indefinitely | Calf - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Dunn has been entered on the injured reserve list due to a calf injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
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| Ronnie Harrison Jr. (S) | Out Sun | Illness - 09 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Harrison Jr. will not play in the AFC Wildcard round against the Steelers due to COVID-19 reasons. |
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
17 -
CLEVELAND BROWNS
24
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 4 Oct 11:07pm IND -2.5 -108 O +47.5 -110 Closing 11 Oct 4:56pm IND -1 -110 O +49.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Colts Team Leaders
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1169
Passing 4169
Receiving 63
Sacks 9.5
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1067
Passing 3563
Receiving 72
Sacks 12
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 78
Passing 309
Receiving 7
Sacks 1.5
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns 3
Rushing 145
Passing 467
Receiving 12
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Browns Team Leaders
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1169
Passing 4169
Receiving 63
Sacks 9.5
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1067
Passing 3563
Receiving 72
Sacks 12
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 78
Passing 309
Receiving 7
Sacks 1.5
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns 3
Rushing 145
Passing 467
Receiving 12
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
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Weather
temp 64 condition sunny wind Northeast 16mph -
Injuries
Jared Veldheer (T)
Out indefinitely Illness - 13 / 01 / 21DeForest Buckner (DT)
Prob Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21Philip Rivers (QB)
Prob Sat Toe - 05 / 01 / 21T.J. Carrie (CB)
Prob Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21Jonathan Taylor (RB)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 21Jordan Wilkins (RB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 03 / 01 / 21Jack Doyle (TE)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 31 / 12 / 20Denico Autry (DT)
Ques Sun Hip - 30 / 12 / 20Rock Ya-Sin (CB)
Out Sat Concussion - 30 / 12 / 20DeForest Buckner (DT)
Ques Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20Stephen Carlson (TE)
Ques Sun Groin - 14 / 01 / 21David Njoku (TE)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 21Sheldon Richardson (DT)
Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 21Wyatt Teller (G)
Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 01 / 21JC Tretter (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 01 / 21Jack Conklin (T)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 21B.J. Goodson (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 13 / 01 / 21Robert Jackson (CB)
I-R Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 21Michael Dunn (G)
Out indefinitely Calf - 12 / 01 / 21Ronnie Harrison Jr. (S)
Out Sun Illness - 09 / 01 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jared Veldheer (T) Out indefinitely Illness - 13 / 01 / 21 0-0 0-0 + - Veldheer has been shuttled to the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery.
DeForest Buckner (DT) Prob Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Buckner has an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will line up against the Bills in the AFC Wild Card game.
Philip Rivers (QB) Prob Sat Toe - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Rivers is dealing with a toe injury, but it is projected that he will face the Bills in the the AFC Wild Card game.
T.J. Carrie (CB) Prob Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Carrie has injuries to his ankle and shoulder, but it is likely that he will take on the Bills in the the AFC Wild Card game.
Jonathan Taylor (RB) Ques Sat Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Taylor is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will dress for the AFC Wild Card game versus the Bills.
Jordan Wilkins (RB) Out indefinitely Illness - 03 / 01 / 21 0-2 1-1 + - Wilkins has landed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list and will be out for an unknown length of time.
Jack Doyle (TE) Ques Sun Quadricep - 31 / 12 / 20 0-2 1-1 + - Doyle is managing a quad issue, and it is unclear if it will impede his availability against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Denico Autry (DT) Ques Sun Hip - 30 / 12 / 20 0-2 1-1 + - Autry has an injured hip, and it is unknown if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Rock Ya-Sin (CB) Out Sat Concussion - 30 / 12 / 20 0-2 1-1 + - Ya-Sin is going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be cleared prior to the AFC Wild Card game against the Bills.
DeForest Buckner (DT) Ques Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20 0-2 1-1 + - Buckner is tending to an ankle injury, leaving his status against the Jaguars on Sunday unknown.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Stephen Carlson (TE) Ques Sun Groin - 14 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Carlson is hampered by a groin injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will partake in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
David Njoku (TE) Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Njoku is bothered by a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take part in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
Sheldon Richardson (DT) Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Richardson is hindered by a neck injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.
Wyatt Teller (G) Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Teller has an injured ankle, but it is expected that he will line up against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.
JC Tretter (C) Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Tretter is managing a knee injury, but it is likely that he will partake in the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs.
Jack Conklin (T) Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Conklin has injuries to his hamstring an knee, leaving his status for the AFC divisional round against he Chiefs clouded.
B.J. Goodson (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 13 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Goodson is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
Robert Jackson (CB) I-R Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Jackson has ended up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury.
Michael Dunn (G) Out indefinitely Calf - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Dunn has been entered on the injured reserve list due to a calf injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery.
Ronnie Harrison Jr. (S) Out Sun Illness - 09 / 01 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Harrison Jr. will not play in the AFC Wildcard round against the Steelers due to COVID-19 reasons.