Patriots vs. Colts: Who Has The Better Defense?: When the Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots at 8:20 PM ET in the game of the week it is probably the team with the better defense that will garner the win. Both of these teams explosive offenses are bound to get their share of points but which team can get down and dirty on D to keep their offense on the field? Our NFL Picks panel of experts decided to break down the defense unit-by-unit to find out who has the edge.
 

Defensive Line: The Colts edge rushing monsters Dwight Freeney (6’1” 268 4.50 40-speed) and Robert Mathis give them the edge. Freeney and Mathis have combined for 16.0 sacks and they can beat even the best pass-blockers. The Patriots have an above-average D-line with run-clogging NT Vince Wilfork but it suffered a drop-off when they lost DE Richard Seymour. Overall Rating 1-10: Colts 9 / Patriots 8

Linebackers: The New England Patriots have a star on the middle in Jerod Mayo (6’1” 242 4.55 40- speed). Mayo along with 270 Lb. OLB Adalius Thomas operate the Patriots intricate schemes on defense very well. The Colts have speedy LB’s that can run and hit but they are undersized and can get gobbled up by blockers. The New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Betting Total is at 48.0 points.  Overall Rating 1-10: Patriots 8 / Colts 6
 
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Secondary: These teams both are relying on plenty of no name players to cover wideouts. The Colts are extremely young in the secondary however with starters Bob Sanders, Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden out with injuries. The Patriots have an underrated unit that ranks #4 in passing yards to Indy’s #9 unit. The New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Betting Moneyline is New England -135.  Overall Rating 1-10: Patriots 7 / Colts 6

Overall Rating: Patriots 23 - Colts 21