The Indianapolis Colts are ready to start the season off on the right track, as Frank Reich and Carson Wentz appear to be all geared up to make a run at the AFC South crown. However, they will start off their campaign to the top with a very tough task in Week 1.
Indianapolis will have their defense stretched to breaking point in their debut, as they will have to take on Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf, and a Seattle Seahawks team once again set on a deep playoff run.
Indianapolis might not be at full strength, and they have 16 games to go after Week 1, but considering the tough schedule at the beginning of the year and competition from the rival Titans within the division, a fast start will be paramount to their success this year.
Will the Colts take down Wilson and a Seahawks team that could feast on an ill-equipped Indianapolis defensive backfield? Or will Wentz look like the MVP we saw years ago in Philadelphia and get the squad off to a 1-0 start?
Colts Injury Report vs Seahawks Week 1
The following players have been ruled out for today’s game against Seattle:
- T Eric Fisher (Achilles)
- CB Xavier Rhodes (calf)
- DE Kemoko Turay (groin)
Below is the full list of inactives:
Our inactives for #SEAvsIND. pic.twitter.com/SHk7Z5553M
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 12, 2021
Wentz is available to make his Colts debut, but Rhodes has been ruled out with a calf injury. Turay also won’t suit up against a weak Seattle offensive line.
Quenton Nelson Injury Update
Per ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Nelson is fully ready to go against Seattle despite his foot ailment. However, backup Danny Pinter is still questionable.
Not only is @Colts QB Carson Wentz ready but OG Quenton Nelson also now good to go for Sunday's game vs. @Seahawks.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 11, 2021
Wentz no setbacks with foot this week. Nelson was questionable, more for back issues than foot, but he was good Friday, no issues today and cleared to start.
Colts vs Seahawks Odds and Betting Pick Week 1
WynnBET’s Week 1 NFL odds have the Seahawks favored by 3.0 points on the road. Seattle is -160 (bet $160 to win $100) on the moneyline, with Indianapolis clocking in at +135 (bet $100 to win $135). The over-under for this game is 49.0, showing that Vegas is expecting a bit of a shootout
While the Colts have plenty of offensive weapons at their disposal against a Seattle defense that retained a ton of players from last year’s wildly inconsistent unit, the Seahawks have one of the best collections of receivers in the game, and they shouldn’t have a ton of trouble running free in a 31-28 win.
Make your pick now on WynnBET.
What Channel is the Colts Game On Week 1
The Colts game today will be broadcast on FOX at 1:00 p.m. EST. Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Sara Walsh will be on the call.
Colts vs Seahawks Live Stream
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Colts Next Game and Schedule
Indianapolis’ next game will be in Week 2 on Sunday, September 19 at home against the Los Angeles Rams. Here’s a look at their schedule for the next four weeks:
Week 2: vs Los Angeles (N)
Week 3: @ Tennessee
Week 4: @ Miami
Week 5: @ Baltimore
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