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5 Bold Predictions For Bengals vs. Colts

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The Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts face off this week in a pivotal AFC power matchup. Both teams are atop their respective divisions and need this victory to take the inside track on the AFC’s top two seeds. Here are five bold predictions for the big game.

5. Andrew Luck Will Throw 3 Picks

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5. Andrew Luck Will Throw 3 Picks

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While Luck is most definitely a strong MVP candidate, the fact remains that through six games he has tossed seven interceptions. In Week 7, Luck faces a Bengals defense that ranks fifth in total interceptions. Watch out especially for safeties Reggie Nelson and George Iloka, who have logged two picks each.

4. T.Y. Hilton Will Have Another Big Day

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4. T.Y. Hilton Will Have Another Big Day

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Hilton is 29 yards away from leading the league in receiving yards, so don’t expect the Colts to shy away from their rising star in the passing game one bit. Yes, the Bengals' secondary should take advantage of a few errant throws from Luck, but that doesn’t mean that Hilton will be shut down. He averages nearly 10 targets per game, and he’ll see an even heavier workload this Sunday.

3. Ahmad Bradshaw Will Score A Rushing TD

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3. Ahmad Bradshaw Will Score A Rushing TD

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Bradshaw has been no stranger to the end zone this season, but all of five his trips have stemmed from passing plays. That will change against the Bengals, as the Colts could be using more of Bradshaw considering the fact that despite carrying the ball 27 fewer times than Trent Richardson, he’s actually gained more yards on the ground.

2. Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill Will Do Heavy Lifting

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2. Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill Will Do Heavy Lifting

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Andy Dalton is without three of his favorite targets -- A.J. Green, Marvin Jones, and Tyler Eifert. While Mohamed Sanu broke out last week for big production, he will struggle against the likes of Greg Toler and Vontae Davis in one-on-one matchups. Instead, it will be the two-headed backfield monster of Bernard and Hill who will score a touchdown each to power the Bengals offensively.

1. The Bengals Will Right The Ship

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1. The Bengals Will Right The Ship

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After getting blown out by the New England Patriots and subsequently tying the Carolina Panthers, the Bengals’ undefeated record seems like a distant memory. Upsetting AFC juggernaut Indianapolis will go a long way toward getting Cincy’s season back on track. This game will be tight throughout, but a fourth quarter Darqueze Dennard interception will spark the Bengals to a victory.

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