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Week 5 Colts–Raiders Outlook Shiftss XaXavien Howard Retires, Pittman Status in Question

Indianapolis enters 3-1 as a 6.5-point home favorite against a 1-3 Las Vegas team on a three-game slide.

Overview

  • Sunday’s matchup is at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
  • The Colts confirmed cornerback Xavien Howard’s abrupt retirement this week, thinning their starting secondary.
  • Top receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was added to the injury report with a hamstring issue, creating uncertainty for Indianapolis’ passing game.
  • Las Vegas wideouts produced only six receptions for 43 yards in their previous game, raising pressure on the Raiders’ passing attack.
  • Rookie back Ashton Jeanty is coming off a breakout game, but he meets a Colts run defense allowing roughly 96 rushing yards per contest with two rushing touchdowns conceded.