NFL – GB Packers @ IND Colts

Su Sep 26 – 4:15 pm EST (FOX)

Peyton Manning and Brett Favre duel for the second and perhaps last time on Sunday, when the Indianapolis Colts stage their home opener against the Green Bay Packers in an inter-conference match-up at the RCA Dome. Manning will be starting his 99th consecutive game on Sunday - the fourth-longest streak by a quarterback in NFL history – while Favre, a three-time MVP from 1995-97, has started 191 consecutive games, 210 including play-offs, which is an NFL record for a quarterback. Both teams go into Week 3 with one win and one defeat but, after last week's win in Tennessee, Indianapolis are more likely to be going into the game in the more confident frame of mind. Offensively the Colts have certainly found their form, putting over 50 points on the board against two decent defences (Patriots and Titans), and Green Bay's defence could be made to look very ordinary by the likes of Peyton Manning. In defence the Colts are not as talented (New England racked up 335 passing yards against them last week), and the Packers offensive line will look to Ahman Green to move the chains and control the clock and try to keep the Colts offence off the field. The Colts will most likely stack the box and attempt to limit Green on the ground. It will then be up to Brett Favre to take advantage of some favourable match ups. Expect the Colts to win this game but overcoming a six point handicap might be against them. Instead, given the amount of offensive talent on show, go over our 48.5 points quote in what could be a shootout. Prediction: Over 48.5 points @ 10/11.