2018 NFL Picks, score predictions for Week 5

Indianapolis Colts (1-3) at New England Patriots (2-2)

Thursday, October 4, 8:20PM ET

Just when it seems like Tom Brady is starting to slow down, he puts together a ridiculous performance like he did in Week 4. To say that he dissected the Miami Dolphins secondary is a huge understatement.

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I don’t expect much different against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5.

It’s not like the Colts have shown much this season. Now that’s not to say they’ve been a pushover — the return of Andrew Luck has certainly kept them competitive. Unfortunately, their subpar defense and lack of a rushing attack is forcing the young gunslinger to shoulder the entire burden (he threw 62 passes in Week 4).

It won’t help Indianapolis’ case if T.Y. Hilton, who hurt his hamstring on Sunday, isn’t available. That would leave Luck with few capable playmakers to work with, putting even more pressure on the quarterback’s surgically repaired shoulders.

The Colts will keep this one interesting, at least in the first half. By the time the fourth quarter rolls around, though, the Patriots will have the victory in the bag. Brady is just too good to not put this Indianapolis defense through the shredder.

Prediction: Patriots win 34-21