The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) and Minnesota Vikings (0-2) will be squaring off in Week 2 as both teams look to bounce back from a season-opening loss to a division rival.
In what should be a close matchup on both sides of the ball, the Colts are slightly favored by the oddsmakers in Vegas. It seems to hold the same type of narrative with some of the experts and analysts around the league as most of them are split on who to choose.
Here’s a look at the expert picks for the Week 2 matchup between the Colts and Vikings:
| Expert | Pick | Score (if applicable) |
| Nate Davis (USA TODAY) | Colts | 24-23 |
| Mike Jones (USA TODAY) | Vikings | 28-25 |
| Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) | Vikings | 20-17 |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Colts | N/A |
| Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) | Vikings | 23-19 |
| Todd Haislop (Sporting News) | Vikings | 30-24 |
| Will Brinson (CBS Sports) | Colts | 24-17 |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Vikings | 30-21 |
| NumberFire | Colts | N/A |
| Pro Football Focus | Colts | N/A |
| Bleacher Report | Colts | 31-13 |
Starting the season in an 0-2 hole is not recommended for a team that will be vying for a playoff spot. They are already down a game to the Titans, who will play host to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. It’s still early, but the Colts have to come out of this game with a win.
Against a poor Vikings defense, the Colts offense shouldn’t have any trouble moving the ball down the field. They are likely to lean on the run a little more with Jonathan Taylor taking over the lead duties.
But the defense has to bounce back and make plays after allowing Gardner Minshew to complete 95% of his passes in Week 1.
It should be an interesting battle between these two teams, and the picks are nearly split by the experts around the league.