Kubiak was encouraged by Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half in Atlanta to Smith-Njigba. To avoid oncoming defenders the quarterback ran straight up in the pocket, the near the line of scrimmage. That bought him and Smith-Njigba time for a changed route across the goal line to get open for the scoring pass.

The Colts brought in 44-year-old Philip Rivers due to injuries to their quarterbacks. Here's what coach Shane Steichen said two days prior to their game.

Seattle is a massive home favorite, given that the Colts will be starting a 44-year-old coming off the couch. Indianapolis wins in just 21% of the model's simulations, which offers notable value for the +700 Colts money line. Indy covers the big spread in 56% of the sims and the Over hits 59% of the time.