Who are the NFL experts picking to win the Colts vs. Titans Week 8 matchup?
The Indianapolis Colts are returning home in Week 8 for their second matchup of the season against the Tennessee Titans.
So, who do the NFL experts have winning this game?
At 6-1, the Colts have the best record in football and sit atop the AFC playoff race. The Titans, meanwhile, will enter this game at 1-6 on the season.
To see how these two teams compare to one another, and who may have the upper hand in certain areas, you can find that here.
The Colts are very heavy home favorites in this matchup, but do the experts agree? Let’s take a look.
NFL.com
A clean sweep with all five NFL.com staff members picking the Colts, along with everyone also picking the Colts to win by multiple scores.
Here is why Gennaro Filice is picking Indianapolis:
“Indianapolis already beat this Titans team by three touchdowns in Nashville, and that was with Simmons in the lineup,” wrote Filice. “So, what should we expect this time around, with the Colts playing in the comfy confines of Lucas Oil Stadium and Simmons nursing a bad hammy? More juice for Jonathan Taylor‘s MVP campaign.”
Pro Football Talk
Mike Florio is picking the Colts to double-up the Titans, winning 34-17, while Chris Simms is picking the Colts to win 34-20.
“The Colts typically don’t screw around with lesser teams,” Florio wrote.
ESPN
No surprise, but another sweep. All eight of ESPN’s expert predictors are taking the Colts.
CBS Sports
Pete Prisco is picking the Colts to win 33-13.
“The Colts are rolling right now, scoring a league-best 33.1 points per game,” wrote Prisco. “Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor are both putting up big numbers. It will be a challenge for Tennessee to slow this group. I don’t think they will, and Cam Ward can’t keep up. Blowout.”
Sports Illustrated
The entire Monday Morning Quarterback crew is picking the Colts. 7-0 in favor of Indianapolis