The 2022 NFL season is finally here and the Week 3 schedule is chock full of exciting showdowns. One of the most anticipated matchups of the week is a tilt between the'Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts.
The Chiefs have looked like one of the best teams in th e league to start the year, solidifying that with a 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Meanwhile, the Colts have failed to live up to expectations, falling to 0-1-1 after a 24-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Can the Chiefs continue their perfect start to the season against a struggling opponent? Or will the Colts get things back on track by shocking the football world at Lucas Oil Stadium?
Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Chiefs vs Colts Week 3 matchup.
Chiefs vs Colts Projections
ESPN FPI:'Chiefs (61.1%)
numberFire:'Chiefs (65.0%)
FiveThirtyEight:'Chiefs (66%)
Betting Favorite:'Chiefs (-5.5)
Projected Winner:'Chiefs (4)
Chiefs vs Colts Expert Picks
ESPN Experts:'Chiefs (7)
Sports Illustrated Experts:'Chiefs (5)
CBS Sports Experts:'Chiefs (6), Colts (1)
Expert Totals:'Chiefs (18), Colts (1)
Each of the four highlighted projections is calling for a Chiefs victory. While the experts aren't in unanimous agreement, all but one of them (94.7%) are calling for Kansas City to defeat Indianapolis.
Regarding a Colts upset win, is giving them their best chance of doing so at 38.9%. Needless to say, that isn't a ringing endorsement.
Even if the Colts completely turn things around, defeating the Chiefs clearly won't be an easy task.