NFL predictions are relatively high on the Colts entering training camp

The Indianapolis Colts training camp has begun, so, of course, a new round of way-too-early predictions for the 2022 NFL season are being released.

The Colts' biggest offseason moves came at quarterback, where they traded away Carson Wentz and traded to get Matt Ryan. They also picked up pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue and drafted to shore up the receiving, tight end and defensive back units.

Here come the predictions.

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Matt Johnson, Sportsnaut: Colts will win the AFC South with a 10-7 record

"It’s a two-team race in the AFC South between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. There’s an argument to be made for both, they are on the same tier in NFL power rankings and 2022 NFL predictions thus far for the division are split. We give the edge to the more well-rounded team, shaped by a younger roster with more flexibility to add talent. The division will likely come down to a game, but Indianapolis holds the edge."

Also, Jonathan Taylor will be the NFL's No. 3 rusher with 1,540 yards.

Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report: Over 10 wins

"They traded for Yannick Ngakoue to help their lackluster pass rush. They also signed Stephon Gilmore in free agency to offset and upgrade one cornerback spot after they sent Rock Ya-Sin to the Las Vegas Raiders as part of the Ngakoue deal. Draft selections of wide receiver Alec Pierce, tight end Jelani Woods, left tackle Bernhard Raimann and safety Nick Cross all came at excellent values and helped solidify weak areas on their roster."

Nate Davis, USA TODAY: Colts go 9-8 and win the AFC South

"They shape up as the best team in a subpar division, and no way new QB Matt Ryan is going to cough up a playoff spot if all he has to do is engineer a win at Jacksonville in Week 18. The ongoing question at left tackle and LB Shaquille Leonard's various injuries are reasons for concern, but now-healthy CB Stephon Gilmore and unsung rookie WR Alec Pierce should provide nifty returns ... as should a fairly friendly early season schedule."

Colin Cowherd, Fox Sports: Colts win the AFC South

"Matt Ryan finally gets elite protection. I still think they lack the perimeter ‘Wow’ to be a Super Bowl team. I like their structure, but the really important positions like wide receiver, left tackle, corner — I don't love them. Their best players are a guard and a linebacker, and the linebacker struggles to stay healthy."

Dalton Miller, Pro Football Network: Colts are NFL's No. 14 team and a playoff contender

"The Colts have a massive question mark on the left side of the offensive line but are a balanced offense elsewhere. Jonathan Taylor is the best runner in the league and one of two or three that can consistently make something from nothing. And Reich’s offense will help get the ball out of Ryan’s hand quickly to the playmakers on the outside.

"Their potential defensive upgrades are most exciting. They swapped Rock Ya-Sin for Yannick Ngakoue and then replaced Ya-Sin with Stephon Gilmore in free agency. Isaiah Rodgers is one of the most underrated playmakers in the league, and, oh yeah, so is Kenny Moore."

Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus: Colts are No. 15 in the NFL and have their 'eyes on the playoffs'

"In a tough spot after a failed Carson Wentz experiment last season, the Colts somehow managed to upgrade at quarterback this offseason without a franchise-altering cost. Matt Ryan may be a declining force, but he still ranked eight places higher than Wentz in PFF grades last season and is at his best in a dome. The Colts were a Wentz disaster away from the playoffs a season ago, and they should have their sights firmly set on playoff football again this year."

Adam Schein, NFL.com: Colts get the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts are viewed as slight AFC South favorites in NFL predictions