Colts vs. Patriots: Staff picks and predictions for Week 9

The Colts Wire staff makes their Week 9 picks for the Colts and Patriots.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-4-1) are looking to get back on track with a road visit to Gillette Stadium, taking on the New England Patriots (4-4) in Week 9.

After trading away Nyheim Hines to the Buffalo Bills this week, the Colts will be short-handed in the backfield. They should see the return of defensive end Kwity Paye for the first time in three games while Sam Ehlinger makes his second career start against Bill Belichick’s defense.

Vegas sees the Patriots as formidable home favorites, and the experts around the league also see New England taking this victory.

Here’s how the Colts Wire staff sees this game shaking out: