Lloyd_Christmas

A little bit of a thread title rip-off, but the question is somewhat valid.

The Colts are 7-2 and are in the most competitive division in the AFC. They have Jac and Ten breathing down their necks (both at 6-3). With the injuries mounting for the Colts, it is not far-fetched to think they might actually miss the playoffs.

If both Ten and Jac continue to play well, and the Colts drop 2 more games (a possibility)... that puts both of them passed the Colts and puts the Colts in a position of fighting for the last wild card slot against the Bills? and the Browns? (both at 5-4 now)

Ok, so it is a bit of a reach perhaps, but definitely do-able. The Colts could miss the playoffs. Who'd have thunk it just 2 weeks ago?

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BrianPat

When I first saw the thread title I thought it was crazy. But after I finished reading your thoughts, and looking at their schedule, I completely agree, it could happen. WOW

bradmahn

When you factor in that they have games against Jax and Tenn it makes it even more plausible. Still far-fetched, but plausible.

Semi-OT: The Tennessee loss yesterday was a short term disappointment, but in the long-run it may prove best for Colts detractors.

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DonBlackmon55

The Pats inflicted some pain on the Dolts and it showed up vs the Bolts. Indy is toast.

One and done Dungheap

scout

The Colts could be in serious trouble due to injuries. If in fact they lose two of their offensive linemen they will have trouble with the Titans and Jags, not to mention some physical games in between. Even as a wildcard team, it would be a tough road for them, snicker.

Amnorix

Chiefs this week at home and at Atlanta Falcons the week after (short week as it's a Thursday game), then 10 days to recover before a tough Jags game.

Followed by the offensive challenged but physically tough Ravens, the Raiders and Texans, before closing out the year at home against the Tits.

Yeah, you're all dreaming. 12-4 or something, at worst...

sieglo

They will still make the playoffs.

Even with all their injury problems, a 6 INT game by Manning, and a pathetic special teams performance, they still were within an unlikely Adam Vinatieri shank of beating the Chargers yesterday -- at Qualcomm.

No way Indy doesn't make the playoffs. Let's be realistic here.

Oswlek

No way. TN and Jax both suck offensively. Neither team is in Indy's class.

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DisgruntledTunaFan

Doesn't Jax have a bunch of injuries + their best DL busted for steroids? And TN has *no* receiver threat, you saw it against a vulnerable Jax pass D yesterday.

The Colts should nonetheless lock up the #2 seed, there's TOO much football left.

LoveDemPats

If freeney is out for a bit, look for some serious game planning. Turner is incapable to capitalize, but other teams will take the reigns.