Week 15 MNF Preview

At Indianapolis -3.5 Cincinnati 54.5

Indianapolis has the best offense in the game and can score anytime, anywhere and on anyone. Indy’s defense, especially their run defense is leaking like a sieve and will prove to be their fatal flaw come playoff time. Cincinnati has been an all-around disappointment, and they’re now fighting to find a way to get into the wild card round. If the Bengals try to beat Indianapolis at their own game, they'll most likely get burned in a shoot out. In order for the Bengals to win, Rudy Johnson has to run the football effectively and chew clock time. This week, Coach Dungy (who possesses great defensive acumen) has already identified the flaws in his defensive schemes that allowed Jacksonville to run wild last week. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the front seven will be in lockdown mode, but anything has to be better than last week. Cincinnati’s defense may be tough, but they are an undisciplined team. Even with their defensive weaknesses, Indianapolis is invincible at home and they will win this one.

Projected Final Score: Indianapolis 31, Cincinnati 27.