Indianapolis Colts (1-0) at Miami Dolphins (0-1)

Opening Line: Indianaoplis Colts -3 O/U 42

Time:8:30 PM ET Monday September 21, 2009 on ESPN

by Marasoft.com Staff

The Miami Dolphins look for this first win of the season, as they host the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night. The Dolphins lost their first game of the season 19-7 to the Atlanta Falcons and while their D was decent, their offense was dormant. Chad Pennington needs to have a good game on Monday night of the Dolphins will be 0-2. The Colts won their first game of the season in a close one beating the Jaguars 14-12. Their D played solid in that game and while Peyton Manning was solid the Colts need more production from the running game.

CLICK HERE TO BET ON THE NFL

USING YOUR CREDIT CARD

The Colts are led by reigning MVP Peyton Manning (301 yds 1 TD 1 INT) and his main targets are Reggie Wayne (10 rec 162 yds 1 TD) and Dallas Clark (4 rec 39 yds). The Colts rushing attack is led by the RB duo of Joseph Addai (42 yds 1 TD) and rookie Donald Brown (33 yds). The Dolphins are led by QB Chad Pennington (176 yds 1 TD 1 INT) and his main targets are WR's Davone Bess (7 rec 57 yds) and Ted Ginn Jr. (2 rec 26 yds). The Dolphins rushing attack is led by the duo of Ronnie Brown (43 yds) and Ricky Williams (39 yds).

The Colts defense came up big in their opening win over the Jaguars and they need to play solid D in this game against a Dolphins team that really needs a win. The Offense of the Dolphins looked pretty bad in their loss to the Atlanta, as the passing game and rushing game was far from stellar. The Dolphins only has 96 yards rushing in their first game and they need to have better production in the backfield in this game.

The Dolphins only gave up 68 yards rushing to the Falcons, but over 210 yards passing. Their secondary will have to step up against Manning and all the weapons he has on offense. The Dolphins' D has to get to Manning and now give him time to find his receivers. Last season the Colts were weak at stopping the run and the Dolphins will test their run D early and often, as if Miami can control the clock on the ground and keep Manning on the sidelines they will be in good shape. The RB's of the Colts must pick up yards so the Miami D does not only focus on stopping Manning.

The Marasoft Pick: Miami Dolphins plus the 3 points.
The Miami Dolphons should find the running easier against the Colts this week and may be able to pull out a straight up win at home.