Who is the 'X-Factor' player for both the Pats and Colts?

[mayoclinic]

I'll vote for Patrick Chung for the Pats. I think the Pats will run a bunch of 3-3-5 defense using 3 safeties, and Chung will be key - as an enforcer over the middle, and blitzing on Manning. McGowan will shadow Clark and Meriweather will be all over the field, but Chung will be the enforcer who will keep the game physical and aggressive.

For the Colts, I think Garcon will be key. He has big play capability and if we get sloppy on our tackling he could hurt us.

 

[JSn]

I'll vote for Patrick Chung for the Pats. I think the Pats will run a bunch of 3-3-5 defense using 3 safeties, and Chung will be key - as an enforcer over the middle, and blitzing on Manning. McGowan will shadow Clark and Meriweather will be all over the field, but Chung will be the enforcer who will keep the game physical and aggressive.

And those three safeties almost feel like LB's, esp. Chung and McGowan.

I'm wondering also about Springs playing some safety in that set.

 

[Amnorix]

I agree with Vollmer, on Freeney. If Tom can get enough time, he ought to be able to do a very good job on the rookie CBs. Better than Peyton should be able to do against our secondary.