Jets-Colts AFC Championship Spread, Odds, Picks & Score Prediction

2010 AFC Championship Point Spread: New York Jets (40.5) at Indianapolis Colts (-7.5)

The New York Jets will look to continue its improbable postseason run on Sunday in the AFC title game at Indianapolis against the Colts. The Jets secured the biggest win in franchise history with a dramatic upset win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. In the last playoff meeting between the two squads, New York rolled to a 41-0 Wild-Card victory over Indianapolis in 2002.

New York Jets (11-7 SU, 11-7 ATS)

The Jets have used a basic formula to advance in the playoffs. A sound running game and strong defense have enabled New York to upset Cincinnati and San Diego in the last two weeks. In last Sunday’s 17-14 win over the Chargers, the Jets rushed for 169 yards. On defense, New York held San Diego to just 61 rushing yards while coming away with a pair of big interceptions. New York will use a pair of capable running backs to attack the Colts defense. While Thomas Jones was the league’s 3rd-leading rusher during the regular season, rookie Shonn Greene has emerged to rush for over 100 yards in each of the last two weeks. Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez has been efficient in the postseason behind an outstanding offensive line that features Pro Bowlers Alan Faneca and Nick Mangold. The NFL’s top total, scoring and passing defense will present a major obstacle for Peyton Manning and the Colts. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis had an interception in the club’s victory over San Diego. On the sideline, rookie head coach Rex Ryan has embraced his squad’s role as an underdog with plenty of bite.

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Indianapolis Colts (15-2 SU, 11-6 ATS)

After facing Manning for only a half in a 29-15 win at Indianapolis in week 16, the Jets will have to deal with the NFL’s MVP for 60 minutes on Sunday. In its first meaningful game in over a month, the Colts were able to flip the switch to record a solid 20-3 win over the Ravens in the Divisional playoffs. Indianapolis was held to just 275 total yards in the victory but Manning was able to complete 30 passes to help the Colts control the football. The worst rushing offense in the league gained only 42 yards against Baltimore. Manning will be looking to get the ball to wide receiver Reggie Wayne and tight end Dallas Clark against the Jets. Wayne and Clark each had 100 receptions during the regular season. While Indy’s offense gets most of the attention, the defense stood out against the Ravens. The unit kept Baltimore out of the end zone and forced four turnovers. Pro Bowl defensive linemen Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney combined to register 23 sacks during the regular season. Like New York, the Colts will try to get to the Super Bowl with a rookie head coach. Jim Caldwell was able to make a smooth transition from an assistant on Tony Dungy’s staff to the head coaching spot.

Jets vs. Colts AFC Championship Game Prediction:


Colts 21 – Jets 17

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