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5 Bold Predictions For Colts vs. Texans On Thursday Night Football

Bold Predictions For Colts vs. Texans On Thursday Night Football

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Thursday night brings the clash of AFC South rivals in an epic battle for glory and the title of Division Leader. The 3-2 Houston Texans play host to the 3-2 Indianapolis Colts and in a game that promises so much, here are my five bold predictions that will come true. Mark my words.

5. Andrew Luck Will Only Throw One Touchdown

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5. Andrew Luck Will Only Throw One Touchdown

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Now to most mortals, one touchdown is still a good day. But to the god king Andrew Luck, one passing TD is a bad day at the office. Luck did have trouble against the Ravens defense last week and this week he'll face a Texans defense that does give up a lot of passing yards, but not many touchdowns. The Texans defense will be able to hold Luck to only a single touchdown.

4. Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Throw More INTs Than TDs

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4. Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Throw More INTs Than TDs

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Let me start by saying I love Ryan Fitzpatrick’s beard. It’s awesome. But he’s not that great of a quarterback. So far, he has been tied for a league-worst six interceptions. After Thursday night’s matchup against a Colts defense that is ranked fourth in the league in interceptions, he will have sole possession of that honor.

3. After Thursday, Arian Foster Will Lead NFL In Rushing Touchdowns

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3. After Thursday, Arian Foster Will Lead NFL In Rushing Touchdowns

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Arian Foster has been one of the best running backs in the league so far, and I know this because he has been carrying my fantasy team. Foster has a favorable matchup against the Colts’ defense, which is tied for fifth worst in the league in opposing rushing touchdowns (giving up five TDs so far). Only needing two touchdowns to take the lead, Foster will have plenty of opportunities to score.

2. J.J. Watt Will Do Everything

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2. J.J. Watt Will Do Everything

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Watt has already been making an MVP-level impact on this young season, and he will only further his MVP season Thursday night. Watt will finish the game with a sack, a forced fumble, an interception and a receiving touchdown. Because nothing says MVP more than doing absolutely everything for your team.

1. Trent Richardson Will Rush For Over 120 Yards

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1. Trent Richardson Will Rush For Over 120 Yards

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This is my most bold and ludicrous prediction, but I just feel that it is time for Trent Richardson to do something good. The Texans got gashed by DeMarco Murray on Sunday and their run defense has been suspect all season. Trent Richardson will finally be able to demonstrate why he was a first-round pick to all of Indianapolis by putting on a show on the ground. Baby Beast Mode will live up to his nickname Thursday night.

Peter Rogers is a New England Patriots writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @petahrahgas, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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