Colts-Jets prognosis: Zach Wilson returns to starting lineup as Colts offense sputters

Indianapolis struggles to generate offense, especially through the air

The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets will face off later today at Lucas Oil Stadium, with both teams looking to improve on disappointing starts to the 2022 season.

The Colts (1-2-1) have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL through the first four weeks of the season, and their offense has been a major reason why.

Indianapolis is averaging just 16.3 points per game, which ranks 30th in the league, and quarterback Matt Ryan has struggled to find his rhythm in the Colts' new offense.

The Jets (2-2) have shown more promise on offense, but their defense has been a major liability

The Jets are averaging 22.3 points per game, which ranks 17th in the league, and quarterback Zach Wilson has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks.

However, the Jets' defense has been one of the worst in the NFL, allowing an average of 31.3 points per game, which ranks 32nd in the league.

Zach Wilson returns to starting lineup for Jets

Wilson missed the Jets' Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a knee injury, but he is expected to return to the starting lineup against the Colts.

Wilson has been one of the most polarizing quarterbacks in the NFL since he was drafted by the Jets with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Some believe that Wilson has the potential to be a franchise quarterback, while others believe that he is not yet ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL.

Colts offense struggles to generate offense, especially through the air

The Colts' offense has struggled to generate offense through the air this season, and Ryan has been a major disappointment.

Ryan has completed just 58.4% of his passes for 844 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions.

The Colts' receiving corps has also been a major disappointment, and no receiver has more than 200 receiving yards this season.

Colts-Jets prognosis: Colts favored by 2.5 points

The Colts are favored by 2.5 points against the Jets, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

The Colts have a better record than the Jets, and they are playing at home.

However, the Jets have a more talented offense, and they are getting their starting quarterback back.

Prediction: Jets upset Colts, 27-24

I predict that the Jets will upset the Colts, 27-24.

The Jets' offense will be too much for the Colts' defense to handle, and Wilson will have a big game.

The Colts' offense will struggle to generate offense, and Ryan will have another disappointing game.