SeauOUCH

I also dont see this game as being close. This team is not even close to last years team in the AFCCG, & I still feel we should of won that game!

Last year we were KILLING the Colts in the 1st half ( & give the Colts all the credit in the world for not packing it in & coming back to win ) but the combination of flu, injuries, officiating, Reche Caldwell & playing a very physical SD team on the west coast the week before just gassed out or defense.

I think if the Colts are to have any chance they HAVE to come out fast. If we get a big lead early this year we have the weapons to put them away. If the Colts are forced to become one dimesional & abandon the run they are going to be in big trouble.

Pats 49 Colts 21

cavtroop

If you are looking for anything intelligent from our resident Colts troll, fuggedaboutit. He's good for the occasional one-liner, but thats about it.

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aluminum seats

Yeah, I guess so. Thing is, I'd like to know if Indy fans think the Colts are gonna win this--guess I'll check out their boards.

Double G

HBM, why do you think if the Colts win, HFA is not locked up? Do you seriously think the Colts will lose two games the rest of the way if they beat the Patriots?

Who out of Houston, Jacksonville, Tennessee (all at the dome by the way), Kansas City, Oakland, Atlanta, Baltimore and San Diego has a shot?

We're talking about two losses from that group, just can't see it AND that goes on the assumption that the Patriots win out to end up 15-1 with Pittsburgh and Baltimore still lurking out there.

Discuss......

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J'ville, TN, SD, and Balt are all viable options. That is not to disrespect the other 4 on that list. Colts laid an egg last year at Texans, IIRC, cost us a shot at a Bye. Also, made the Miami game a must win, that ended up to be a close contest. So, in short, I think they still have it in them to screw something up. However, I have been impressed with their methodical nature of taking care of business week to week. Manning is as focused as ever, and the defense has a lot of confidence. 9 games remaining, we lose 2-3. Eight games for NE, you lose 0-2. I just think NE has a legit shot to run it, and Indy will certainly falter, whether it be this week, or down the road.

patriots#6fan

hey guys, i was just wondering if belichek started taping the colts calls yet? cause its monday already, we should start gettin on that

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Let's say this. We had our ass handed to us in the first half against Denver and Carolina. Yet when those folks looked up at the scoreboard, they trailed at half. AND in each game, we came out and scored a TD to start the 3rd qtr. As someone stated, a slow start by the Colts and it could be a difficult task to make up that ground.

Offensively, I think the Colts can have success. I think Marvin will need to be dressed and ready to play. No Ugoh, and Manning's day gets a lot tougher. I think Addai will also have success. I hope they keep the same formula of a balanced attack, and don't abandon the run if early success eludes them.

Defensively, I think it will be status quo, they will give up the short stuff, but I think they can contain the yards after catch.

Obviously, we need to protect the ball, and steal it once or twice. We have been on the winning end of that pretty much every week, as have the Pats. Turnover margin might make the difference.

ST's-you have a decided advantage in the return game. If we give up field position, we're in trouble.

Have I said much? Probably not. I think we have to play our best game to have a shot, while you may not have to be at your 100% best, and you might still drop 40. IOW, mental mistakes might doom us, whereas you may be able to overcome. NE has a greater margin for error in this one. Should be a great battle, I just hope I don't have an H-Attack before the game

Double G

HBM,
I know you and I have butted heads on this forum, but I have to tell you that I respect your knowledge and your opinions and the fact that you are willing to admit you COULD see a scenario where your team may lose to the Patriots or a couple of other teams.

Your team has looked terrific as defending Super Bowl Champions. Their offense is still dominant and your defense has stepped it up about 12 notches.

Your team impresses the Hell out of me and should the Patriots lose Sunday, I'll honestly tip my cap and say the better team won to you AND ONLY YOU. The rest of the Colts fans who have come here are total assclowns (that is not however a reflection on you)..........................

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chunkypony

No, he doesn't do that until wednesday. We have plenty of tape to go off of already, so we don't film their actual practices until wednesday. Don't worry, we'll get to it.

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That sounds pretty sincere, so I will take it that way, thank you. I can't break down the X's and O's like some of the heavy weights, but I think I know a little. One thing I don't really get is how (like on the Star Board) some (many) seem to just totally disregard an upcoming opponent. Sure, we should beat the majority of them, but I guarantee you a few were a little nervous after Carolina ate up the first 11 minutes of the game this past Sunday. In our case, maybe we should hope for four 11 minute NE drives, perhaps we could hold you to 28 then . Surely we could make it close, or even steal it! It does feel like roles are reversed a bit, in terms of how these teams are winning. I could go awhile, but it would be 90% about the Colts, which folks probably don't care to read. Here is to a good, hard fought game, with no injuries and few (hopefully) poor calls!