Guys, against the Colts, it comes down to this:

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Eh, I think with their secondary injuries we have the edge on D. At WR we have the edge. Everywhere else is push or slight edge Indy (TE, DL) right now. But I think overall we should win this game. That being said when you go against Peyton Manning, being better isn't always enough. It'll be a tough one.

 

[PatsFan24]

1) Which QB plays better, Brady or Manning. The team stats - both offense and defense - are too close:

New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

If, as I expect, Brady outplays Manning, the Patriots will win. I predict we win by 10+

Who's with me?

QB12

I dont think the pats lose more than one more game this year. i think they win this game and maybe lose at the saints or dolphins, but not more than once the rest of the year. kind of remindes me of the 03 team, got off to a slow start but finished great. would not supirse me if the pats win every game the rest of the year

 

[20HindSight20]

pats are going to stop colts and then take revenge on jets ... end the massacare by defeating Saints... this is going to be the november news

Long time lurker on this site but had to chime in on this post because it's probably my favorite of all time. Let's hope you're right buddy... I'll be happy with 2/3.

 

[ausbacker]

It'll be interesting considering that we have lost so many of our defensive players who are familiar with Manning and have historically gotten inside of his head. That said, Manning knows their tendencies and the defensive lynchpins are no longer there.

This is going to be a very interesting game, with the team who makes better in game adjustments winning.

I've the upmost respect for Manning and the Colts. I love playing them.

 

[mosi]

There is no single way to beat Indy. To win, you have to play complete team football for 60 minutes. You need to run to ball effectively, you need pressure Manning and you need to play smart (not like last year). If we get into a shoot out with Manning, it is bad news.

 

[SeymourTrophies]

Tully Banta-Cain is the key. If he can suck less than our pass rushers have sucked in recent memory, we'll have a good chance. Our offense will do the job even if they start off slow, but the D is the question.