Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts: 3 Key Matchups in Week 17

By Kenny King | Jan 1, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders passes as he is hit by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Colts defeated the Raiders 44-27. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 13: Tight end Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs past free safety Julian Blackmon #32 of the Indianapolis Colts to score a touchdown on a 47-yard pass play in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Colts defeated the Raiders 44-27. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts: 3 Key Matchups in Week 17

Foster Moreau vs the Colts Defense

Darren Waller is out for the fourth straight game following a knee injury suffered in the Thanksgiving day win vs the Dallas Cowboys, this week in addition to injury Waller has found himself on the COVID-19 list which has rendered his status as out against the Colts.

Enter Foster Moreau, who had some success against the Colts in their 2020 meeting. Moreau, who is coming off of an impressive performance vs the Broncos in which he hauled in a third-down catch that allowed the Raiders to take the victory formation with two minutes remaining.

Moreau will be facing a Colts defense that is very stout but has had significant issues with covering tight ends. Look for Moreau to continue to be on the receiving end of Derek Carr’s targets, specifically in the red zone.

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