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Colts vs. Jagurs picks, prediction: Daniel Jones’ misery worsens after Week 8 sell-off

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Ehalt, M. (2026, November 1). Colts vs. Jagurs picks, prediction: Daniel Jones’ misery worsens after Week 8 sell-off. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/betting/colts-vs-jagurs-picks-prediction-nfl-week-8-best-bets-picks-odds/

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Sports editor Matt Ehalt predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will defeat the Indianapolis Colts by 10 points in Week 8, citing the Jaguars' strong rushing defense and recent roster changes impacting the Colts’ motivation and performance. Despite Jonathan Taylor's importance to the Colts' offense, the article highlights that the Jaguars have allowed only 72.2 rushing yards per game this season, a statistic that could severely limit Indianapolis’s ability to score points.

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The New York Post predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8 of the NFL season. The Colts have recently traded away key players like offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, leaving their roster weakened. Despite this, quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to play. The Jaguars' strength lies in their formidable rushing defense, which ranks first in the league, allowing just 72.2 rushing yards per game. This could significantly hinder the Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor, who typically relies on strong rushing plays. With these dynamics, the prediction favors the Jaguars by a margin of ten points, highlighting the potential struggles for the Colts' passing attack without effective run support.

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51 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 We know Daniel Jones will be under center.

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🔮 Wisconsin police have released bodycam footage from Packers star Josh Jacobs’ May arrest on multiple charges of domestic abuse, strangulation and suffocation and intimidation of a victim.

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🔮 At least three women contacted the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin alleging physical abuse from Packers running back Josh Jacobs following the May 23 incident with his then-girlfriend that led to his arrest three days later, according to a redacted report from the department.

2026-10-31 · mixed framing · Multiple women accuse Josh Jacobs of abuse following May arrest: ‘I should kill you right now’

🔮 That Murphy said that team was “playing for yourself” is certainly an interesting wrinkle, especially since he would not have first-hand knowledge, and his comments in totality add to the notion that some in baseball do not view the Yankees in the highest standing.

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🔮 The 2004 ALCS swung on a stolen base in Game 4 and if the Rays are going to join that Red Sox team in MLB history, perhaps it will be a caught stealing that swings the series.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Controversial overturned call helped keep Rays alive in World Series

🔮 “Daniel was part of the Port Adelaide football family, and he always will be, Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson said in a statement. “A sudden passing like this is devastating and our thoughts are with everyone who loved him, and with the teammates, coaches and staff who shared the journey with him here at Alberton.

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🔮 The center certainly could enjoy the night and the interactions after he secured the upper hand, at least for one night, after he helped drop his former team to 0-2.

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🔮 Malik Muhammad may want to use a sick day when the Bears have their video review of Thursday’s win over the Patriots.

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🔮 I’m excited for this next chapter and the future memories that will come with that.”

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🔮 The NFL ruled that the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ developing medical situation involving blood clots “appropriately” that ended his season and will not punish the team, according to The Athletic.

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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (-10) over Indianapolis Colts First, the general manager exited. asserted

manager → exit → Colts

The Colts became the first sellers of the NFL season, and their carcass of a roster heads to Jacksonville as the biggest Week 8 underdog. asserted

carcass → become → underdog

We know Daniel Jones will be under center. asserted

Jones → know → center

Perhaps Jonathan Taylor will be moved before the game. asserted

Taylor → move → game

And even if they don’t get traded, the motivation isn’t going to be at an all-time high. asserted

motivation → trade → high

We like the Jaguars for one main reason in this game: They are the NFL’s best team at stopping the one thing the Colts do best. asserted

Colts → like → thing

Jacksonville entered Week 8 with the NFL’s best rushing defense, allowing just 72.2 rushing yards per game. asserted

Jacksonville → enter → game

The Colts rely heavily on Taylor and their rushing attack since Jones has been a shell of himself in his return from a torn Achilles. asserted

Jones → rely → Achilles

Stopping Taylor is easier said than done, but limiting his effectiveness puts the onus on a passing attack that lacks playmakers. asserted

that → stop → playmakers

Aiding Jacksonville’s cause is that in trading guard Quenton Nelson, the Colts had three days to practice with their new-look offensive line. asserted

Colts → aid → line

That’s far from ideal. asserted

That → ’ → ideal

Betting on the NFL? - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code On the flip side, removing DeForest Buckner from the defensive line should only make things easier for Trevor Lawrence and Co. The Jaguars had a week off and should have no problem attacking a bottom-half defense that has been weaker against the run, especially with Bhayshul Tuten finding his groove. asserted

Tuten → bet → groove

As an added bonus, the Jaguars have won their two home games in Florida by an average of 26.5 points this season. asserted

Jaguars → add → points

Don’t let the big spread scare you away. asserted

spread → let → you

2026 record: 3-4 Last week: Panthers (L) Why Trust New York Post Betting Matt Ehalt has been picking against the spread since his childhood days when he entered his father’s newspaper pool and even took the top prize on more than one occasion. asserted

he → trust → occasion

He specializes in NFL wagers and is quite successful with NCAA brackets. asserted

He → specialize → brackets

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