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NFL Game Center: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars - 2006 Week 14
Yup, that's the soon to be world champion Indianapolis Colts getting absolutely GASHED for 375 rushing yards in an embarrassing 44-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts managed to get in as a 3 seed, but faced Larry Johnson and the bruising running game of Kansas City. And hell, then they had to face Baltimore and Jamal Lewis in the divisional round if they won... how could they get past those two games with such an atrocious run defense? How can you win in the NFL if you can't stop the run?
Look, last night was disheartening, no doubt. But it really was the first true "egg" laid by this team this year. There is recent precedent for a team with a seemingly fatal flaw LATE in a season to turn it around in time for the playoffs. I've been as disappointed in the in-game adjustments as anyone, but I still think if anyone can get the defense problem (lack of pass rush, first and foremost) fixed, it's BB... call me naive.
This team goes 11-5/12-4. Assuming the Patriots can't get the 2 seed (Cincinatti and San Diego play each other in Week 15, and Cinci has Detroit this week, San Diego has Washington in Week 17), if they can get the 3, they have whatever random flotsam drops into the 6 seed (Denver/Jacksonville/Baltimore) at home. Let's say Cincy gets the 2. They've been a jekyll and hyde team over the year, with a largely solid defense, but does anyone think they can't be beat? If you take of them, then you take your chances in Indy against a team you handled for 3 and a half quarters (or hell, maybe San Diego knocks them off again)...
Last night was absolutely (hopefully?!?) the low point for this season, but there is plenty of reason for optimism. There are 5 games left, against weakish opponents. Get in the dance, and take it from there... it worked for the 2006 Colts (gag)....
Yup, that's the soon to be world champion Indianapolis Colts getting absolutely GASHED for 375 rushing yards in an embarrassing 44-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts managed to get in as a 3 seed, but faced Larry Johnson and the bruising running game of Kansas City. And hell, then they had to face Baltimore and Jamal Lewis in the divisional round if they won... how could they get past those two games with such an atrocious run defense? How can you win in the NFL if you can't stop the run?
Look, last night was disheartening, no doubt. But it really was the first true "egg" laid by this team this year. There is recent precedent for a team with a seemingly fatal flaw LATE in a season to turn it around in time for the playoffs. I've been as disappointed in the in-game adjustments as anyone, but I still think if anyone can get the defense problem (lack of pass rush, first and foremost) fixed, it's BB... call me naive.
This team goes 11-5/12-4. Assuming the Patriots can't get the 2 seed (Cincinatti and San Diego play each other in Week 15, and Cinci has Detroit this week, San Diego has Washington in Week 17), if they can get the 3, they have whatever random flotsam drops into the 6 seed (Denver/Jacksonville/Baltimore) at home. Let's say Cincy gets the 2. They've been a jekyll and hyde team over the year, with a largely solid defense, but does anyone think they can't be beat? If you take of them, then you take your chances in Indy against a team you handled for 3 and a half quarters (or hell, maybe San Diego knocks them off again)...
Last night was absolutely (hopefully?!?) the low point for this season, but there is plenty of reason for optimism. There are 5 games left, against weakish opponents. Get in the dance, and take it from there... it worked for the 2006 Colts (gag)....