5 Bold Predictions For Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts In NFL Week 11

5 Bold Predictions For Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts In NFL Week 11

By Kyle Nishida

5 Bold Predictions For Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts square off in Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Both teams are hoping for a victory to stay relevant in their respective playoff races. Here are five predictions for what will occur during this game.

5. Jameis Winston Will Throw Two Interceptions

Jameis Winston
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5. Jameis Winston Will Throw Two Interceptions

Jameis Winston
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Winston is coming off of the best performance of his career. Although the Colts’ defense is not great, it should be able to cause problems for Winston. They have forced five interceptions over the past two games. Winston is going to have a lot of passing yards, but he is going to make some mistakes. The Colts’ defense has been very good at capitalizing on mistakes when given the opportunity.

4. Ahmad Bradshaw Will Score One Touchdown

Ahmad Bradshaw
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4. Ahmad Bradshaw Will Score One Touchdown

Ahmad Bradshaw
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Over the past two games, Ahmad Bradshaw has been the Colts’ most reliable running back, having scored three touchdowns. Bradshaw has found a valuable offensive role in the Colts’ goal line situations. He has been a great receiving option out of the backfield because he finds his way into the end zone in close spaces. He should add another touchdown on Sunday.

3. Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson Will Combine for 175 Receiving Yards

Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson
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3. Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson Will Combine for 175 Receiving Yards

Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson
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The Buccaneers have one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL. Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson are big, physical receivers and should be favorable matchups against the Colts’ secondary. Each receiver is capable of getting at least 100 yards per game. For this reason, they should be able to combine for 175 receiving yards against the Colts.

2. Doug Martin Will Have Less Than 100 Rushing Yards

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2. Doug Martin Will Have Less Than 100 Rushing Yards

Doug Martin
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Doug Martin is coming off of a 235 rushing yard performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it's hard to see him duplicating that type of performance on Sunday. The Colts’ defense has been tougher to run against lately. They've not allowed an individual running back to rush for more than 100 yards since Week 7. The Colts should bottle up Martin for less than 100 yards rushing.

1. Matt Hasselbeck Will Throw Three Passing Touchdowns

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1. Matt Hasselbeck Will Throw Three Passing Touchdowns

Matt Hasselbeck
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Matt Hasselbeck has been a solid game manager for the Colts whenever he has started. He did not have a great day against the Atlanta Falcons, but he should rebound against the Buccaneers. The Bucs have given up 21 passing touchdowns on the season, which is tied for second-most in the NFL. Hasselbeck is going to shock some people with a three touchdown performance.

Kyle Nishida is an Indianapolis Colts beat writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Kyle_Nishida, “Like him” on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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