Indianapolis Colts (10-4) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9) NFL Picks: NFL Week 16 action kicks off this Thursday night on the NFL Network, as the Indianapolis Colts look to make it 8 straight victories when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Even though the Colts’ string of AFC South titles as come to an end, there’s an even more important streak still intact. This Thursday night against the Jags, Indy looks to take another step close into extending their current 6-year streak of playoff appearances. All the action for this AFC South divisional game is scheduled to commence at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).
According to odds-makers at BetUS.com, the Indianapolis Colts [-6] should win their 8th consecutive game on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars [+6]. 
Indianapolis though, hasn't lost since late October, winning 7 in a row to put itself at the top of the AFC wild-card standings. With a win in Jacksonville, the Colts will clinch a playoff berth locking themselves into the 5th seed.
"At 3-4, we knew what the problems were," coach Tony Dungy said. "A lot of it was ourselves and our execution. That's what we focused on, more so than pointing the finger at someone or figuring out who was to blame. A lot of that gets back to the players really listening to the coaches." The OVER/UNDER for this Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Picks has been set at a combined total of 44 points.
One of the Colts’ first four losses came at home against these same Jaguars on September 21st. Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee hit a 51-yard field goal in the waning seconds, giving Jacksonville a 23-21 victory. But these are completely different teams late in the season, as the Jags never surpass the early funk they fell into. "I'm sure they would like to knock us out," Dungy said. "We haven't really been in that situation, but when you are and you can't get in, that's the motivation, especially if it's a division rival. I'm sure they'd like to keep us out of the playoffs, so I'm sure we'll get their best."
