Pats vs. Colts: Take A Stand

[jackseven]

I've got Pats over Colts 41- 24.

[mardigan]

Colts 38
Pats 27

[monosylab1k]

Patriots 94-Colts 2

[dirk4mvp]

Patriots 94-Colts 2


I can live with Brady getting knocked on his ass for a safety. :smokin

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Pats 49 - Colts 45

[SpursFanFirst]

I've got the Colts over the Pats...I don't know about the score though. I think it'll be a low scoring game because of the defense stepping it up...or not.

But yeah, the Colts over the Pats. Wooo!

[monosylab1k]

I can live with Brady getting knocked on his ass for a safety. :smokin
:lol

[King]

Pats 40 - Colts 31

[Tippecanoe]

pats 38, colts 14

[Extra Stout]

Pats 56 Colts 24

[tlongII]

I have no idea.

[Steve Irwin]

Pats 31
Colts 28

J.T. and dirk4mvp finally jump to the patriot bandwagon

[J.T.]

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J.T. and dirk4mvp finally jump to the patriot bandwagon

I wouldn't root for the Pats for a million dollars. And I'm serious. Robert Kraft could wave a giant cardboard check for $1M right in my face and I'd shove it straight up his ass.

38-34 Colts would be fitting for as hyped as this game will be (yes I realize it's the same score as last year's AFC title game but that was also the score in the previous Colts-Pats game in Indy only the Pats had the 38 that time).

[Chris]

I wouldn't root for the Pats for a million dollars. And I'm serious. Robert Kraft could wave a giant cardboard check for $1M right in my face and I'd shove it straight up his ass.


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[Chris Childs]

I wouldn't root for the Pats for a million dollars. And I'm serious. Robert Kraft could wave a giant cardboard check for $1M right in my face and I'd shove it straight up his ass.

38-34 Colts would be fitting for as hyped as this game will be (yes I realize it's the same score as last year's AFC title game but that was also the score in the previous Colts-Pats game in Indy only the Pats had the 38 that time).

Your fucking retarded.

I don't even like the Pats but I think your hate for them is just plain terrible.
Your Stannery is off the charts as well. Colts didn't win last year the pats just lost. They got a little big headed after being up 21-6 at half thinking about being 4 time superbowl champs in 5 years but that cost them.

Pats 41
Colts 27

Fuck Pats and Colts

NYG in this BITCH!!!!!!

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Pats 45 Colts 28

[Chris Childs]

Pats 45 Colts 28

And the deal is still on.....

or was that G-Money?

I forgot cuz you pisstain fans are all the same...bunch of homo fans.

[monosylab1k]

NYG in this BITCH!!!!!!
I'll actually agree with you on this Childs. With their defense finally coming together, I say that the Giants are better than the Cowboys now. They'll beat them by 10+ in the next game.

Giants vs. Pats/Colts in the Super Bowl.

[Chris Childs]

I'll actually agree with you on this Childs. With their defense finally coming together, I say that the Giants are better than the Cowboys now. They'll beat them by 10+ in the next game.

Giants vs. Pats/Colts in the Super Bowl.

I don't know if I want to agree with you because you might be trying to jinx them but, it is a possibility. I'm just going to leave it at that.

[samikeyp]

Pats 42-31

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

I have no idea.

You all completely glossed over this?

[monosylab1k]

You all completely glossed over this?
I was gonna say something but I still feel sorry for him cuz of that whole Greg Oden thing.

[JMarkJohns]

Pats by double digits... 10-to-14 points...

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Colts to cover, Pats to win.

If Harrison can't go, I like the Pats by 10+.

[Spurminator]

Pats by the spread plus 14.

[bostonguy]

Colts will be lucky to even compete for the full 60 minutes. Pats D=best in the league. Pats O=best in the league. 42-17 Pats.

[J.T.]

Colts to cover, Pats to win.

If Harrison can't go, I like the Pats by 10+.

The Colts organization won't say it but Harrison was most likely held out of the Panthers game specifically so he would be able to go in the NE game. Same with Keiaho, he is arguably the best tackler on the team and they need him more against NE than Carolina.

Look for Ron Meeks to throw some curveballs on defense as well because if they play their Cover 2 Tampa for the whole game they will get abused in the slot by Welker similar to how they abuse other teams in the slot with Clark.

[O-Factor]

I'll actually agree with you on this Childs. With their defense finally coming together, I say that the Giants are better than the Cowboys now. They'll beat them by 10+ in the next game.

Giants vs. Pats/Colts in the Super Bowl.

:lmao.........your hate of the Cowboys has taken on a whole new level

[O-Factor]

Pats 41, Colts 38

[monosylab1k]

:lmao.........your hate of the Cowboys has taken on a whole new level
I don't hate the Cowboys. I actually root for them if they aren't going against New England. I am starting to hate the douche Cowboys fans who still feel bitter about getting their asses handed to them though.

[Flintstones32]

I think Colts take this one, but lose to the pats in the playoffs this time around

Colts 30
Pats 27

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I'll actually agree with you on this Childs. With their defense finally coming together, I say that the Giants are better than the Cowboys now. They'll beat them by 10+ in the next game.

Giants vs. Pats/Colts in the Super Bowl.

Playing Harrington, Dilfer, Lemon and Pennington can make most defenses look legitimate.

They play two pretty good offenses in the next two weeks('Boys, Lions) so we'll how far they've really come.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Colts 38 Pats 34

[TheZackAttack!]

I don't hate the Cowboys. I actually root for them if they aren't going against New England. I am starting to hate the douche Cowboys fans who still feel bitter about getting their asses handed to them though.

Thats funny comming from a pats "fan" who is a complete fucking lying douche bag in winning.

[monosylab1k]

Thats funny comming from a pats "fan" who is a complete fucking lying douche bag in winning.
great Pats-Colts prediction. the way you completely ignored any Cowboy talk in a Pats-Colts thread and stayed on topic really shows that you've gotten over your bitterness from 48-27.

[leemajors]

i don't think many boys fans are bitter about being 6-1.

[samikeyp]

I'm not. Beats most of the alternatives.

[monosylab1k]

i don't think many boys fans are bitter about being 6-1.
apparently ZackAttack the supposed season ticket holder is.

[TheZackAttack!]

Wow, jealousy is a funny thing, isn't it fellas.....

[BeerIsGood!]

I want the Colts to win, but I think NE wins by 7. The sheer weight of the hype keeps both offenses under 40, but more because of missed opportunities than great defense.

[fyatuk]

I think Colts take this one, but lose to the pats in the playoffs this time around

Colts 30
Pats 27

I think opposite. Colts lose here but win in the playoffs.

[Lebowski Brickowski]

Pats 142
Colt 13

[BeerIsGood!]

The Cowboys are 6-1 and only have a 1/2 game lead. The Giants beat Philly in an ugly game, barely edged the horrible Jets, beat up on Atl, the free-falling 49ers, and barely edged a horrible Miami team. They did what they had to do, which was take advantage of the multitude of horrible teams lineup up nicely on their schedule. After the bye they get the Cowboys, Detroit, a weak Minn team, the Bears, Philly, Washington, Buffalo, and get lucky to get the Pats in the last game of the season when Brady and Co. might not even be playing. The Giants worry me because they have the single easiest schedule known to football, not because they are a good team. The Cowboys just need to take care of business against the weaker opponents in conference and come out with some wins over GB and Carolina in tough matchups. Even if the Giants make the playoffs due to their easy schedule they'll more than likely get dispatched in the first game.

[monosylab1k]

Wow, jealousy is a funny thing, isn't it fellas.....
still haven't seen an on-topic post from you in this thread. it's just said to see bitterness on display like this.

[BeerIsGood!]

Wow, looking at the Giants schedule it's embarrasingly easy. Even the University of Hawaii is saying WTF to that one.

[samikeyp]

Wow, looking at the Giants schedule it's embarrasingly easy. Even the University of Hawaii is saying WTF to that one.

:lol

[peewee's lovechild]

I'm going with the Colts on this one. Something tells me Dungy hasn't been showing everything as of yet.

Colts 38 - Patriots 35

Adam Vinetari will win this one with his leg. New England will wonder why they let him go.

[mardigan]

Colts are the better team. Better running back, just as good qb, wr's, o-line, and a better tightend. Defenses are a wash, even though I think personally that the Colts d is a little better. Colts have the better kicker.

Colts win by 10

[SAtown]

I'm going for the refs.

[stretch]

I think Pats get a 10 point win here, but lose to the Colts in the playoffs.

Pats - 42
Colts - 32

[Thunder Dan]

Pats 35-21

[JamStone]

New England 45
Indianapolis 28

[dougp]

Pats by 14 ... 24 to 28.

[J.T.]

Colts are the better team. Better running back, just as good qb, wr's, o-line, and a better tightend. Defenses are a wash, even though I think personally that the Colts d is a little better. Colts have the better kicker.

Colts win by 10

Yeah, the Colts actually have less points allowed than NE, although they've had their bye already, they've held their last 3 opponents to a combined 4 touchdowns, so even if they hadn't had the bye yet, the defenses would probably be very close in points allowed.

[Reggie Miller]

Colts are the better team. Better running back, just as good qb, wr's, o-line, and a better tightend. Defenses are a wash, even though I think personally that the Colts d is a little better. Colts have the better kicker.

Colts win by 10

COLTS: 31
PATRIOTS: 21

Some Thoughts:

1. The Patriots' defense is overrated, and the Colts' defense is still underrated. (Obviously, this presumes a healthy Sanders.)

2. Compare the overall records of the teams Indianapolis has beaten vs. the teams NE has beaten. Under the circumstances, the Colts' 31 against Carolina was nearly as impressive as the Patriots' 52 against the 'Skins.

3. The Colts have been taking the Spurs' approach (conserve energy and personnel, a win is a win), while the Patriots have been playing like the Suns. A year from now, no one will care about the NE margin of victory in a meaningless game against a non-conference opponent ('Skins).

4. I do agree that the Colts are more likely to lose this game than the eventual playoff game.

[Spawn]

Well if that fat piece of garbage Jason Whitlock has anything to say about it the team with the most white players or should I say "character guys."

[Fabbs]

Indy 23 Pats 17

[Findog]

Here is what I want to know: since the Colts are presumably the only team in the League that deserve to line up across from the Patriots, according to Coach Belifuck, will he shank them with a fuck you score late in the game if the Pats have this game on ice?

[J.T.]

Here is what I want to know: since the Colts are presumably the only team in the League that deserve to line up across from the Patriots, according to Coach Belifuck, will he shank them with a fuck you score late in the game if the Pats have this game on ice?

Has Belichick shown anything this season to make you think he wouldn't run up the score on Indianapolis if given the opportunity? Of all the teams on the Patriots schedule, wouldn't you think Indy is the team Belichick would love to run up the score on the most considering we blocked them from a guaranteed SB win last season?

[dougp]

Here is what I want to know: since the Colts are presumably the only team in the League that deserve to line up across from the Patriots, according to Coach Belifuck, will he shank them with a fuck you score late in the game if the Pats have this game on ice?What's he supposed to do - kick a field goal? Seriously, not sure what you wanted the pats to do - if the Redskins were worth a shit, their defense could have stopped the conversions.

[JamStone]

COLTS: 31
PATRIOTS: 21

Some Thoughts:

1. The Patriots' defense is overrated, and the Colts' defense is still underrated. (Obviously, this presumes a healthy Sanders.)

At least five of the touchdowns New England has allowed were a result of their second string or third string players playing late in the fourth quarter of blowouts against the starters of Cleveland, Miami, and Washington.

In actuality, the Pats are really allowing about 12 points per game and beating teams on average by about 30 points per game.

NE's defense is NOT overrated. They've held both the Chargers and the Bengels (two very good offensive teams) to their lowest point totals of their respective seasons.

The only team to put up point on the Patriots were the Cowboys, and 7 points came from Dallas' defense. 20 points is the most NE's defense has allowed, and that's to a very prolific Cowboys offense. Dallas as a team was averaging 35 points up until they played New England.

As for the Colts' defense, they're not bad. And, yeah, Bob Sanders is a stud in every way a football player can be. But, even though they've played overall better competition than the Pats, the Colts have not yet played one good offensive team.

[gameFACE]

Patriots 38
Colts 27

[NBA Junkie]

Colts 38 Pats 34

I can't tell whether you're joking about the score since that was the final in their AFC Championship match-up.

Pats win now that they have the offensive firepower to keep up with the Colts. It was still close when they didn't, but that extra talent at the WR position puts the Pats way over the top.

[shelshor]

Here is what I want to know: since the Colts are presumably the only team in the League that deserve to line up across from the Patriots, according to Coach Belifuck, will he shank them with a fuck you score late in the game if the Pats have this game on ice?
Yep
With the F U: Pats--41/Colts--23

[Bigzax]

how can i pick the colts after a 52-7 loss?

i sure hope dungy sends some heat unlike my pussified coaching staff...

[monosylab1k]

Here is what I want to know: since the Colts are presumably the only team in the League that deserve to line up across from the Patriots, according to Coach Belifuck, will he shank them with a fuck you score late in the game if the Pats have this game on ice?
If the Colts are gigantic pussies (like the Cowboys, Chargers, Redskins, etc) then the Eff You TD will happen. If the Colts are who we thought they were, they'll stop that shit from happening on the field in fair gameplay.

Nobody runs up the score in the NFL - see the sig.

[samikeyp]

If the Cowboys are pussies because they lost to the Pats...then there are going to be alot more.

[Reggie Miller]

At least five of the touchdowns New England has allowed were a result of their second string or third string players playing late in the fourth quarter of blowouts against the starters of Cleveland, Miami, and Washington.

In actuality, the Pats are really allowing about 12 points per game and beating teams on average by about 30 points per game.

NE's defense is NOT overrated.


I was not aware that they had been sitting their starters that much, but it should have occurred to me, considering some of the scores.

I still believe that we have been watching the Colts on cruise control so far this season. The Colts can win this game if they can limit possessions. Manning has been working on this strategy for the last two seasons. He doesn't put up the gaudy numbers like he used to, but the Colts have improved as a consequence.

[mardigan]

At least five of the touchdowns New England has allowed were a result of their second string or third string players playing late in the fourth quarter of blowouts against the starters of Cleveland, Miami, and Washington.

In actuality, the Pats are really allowing about 12 points per game and beating teams on average by about 30 points per game.

NE's defense is NOT overrated. They've held both the Chargers and the Bengels (two very good offensive teams) to their lowest point totals of their respective seasons.
I dont know if you can prove any of the "facts" you just presented, so all that was just a nice opinion about how many points a game they are really scoring and how much they are winning by. I have watched every one of their games this year, and they still have many starters if not all of them in towards the end of the game. If they arent pulling Brady out in blowouts, what do they care if their defenders are out there. And the Steelers also held the Bengals (who I dont think are a very good offense at all this year) to 13 points as well. And the Chargers werent a good offense at all when the Pats played them, which was obvious the game before, when they only put up a season low 14 points up against the Bears as well.

Im glad everyone has overreacted to the Pats putting up such great point totals against shitty defenses, while the Colts have still averaged 32 points a game against some really good defenses.

[monosylab1k]

If the Cowboys are pussies because they lost to the Pats...then there are going to be alot more.
The Cowboys aren't pussies for losing to New England, but they certainly turned into pussies when the rookie fullback rammed it down their throats for the F-You TD.

[O-Factor]

The Cowboys aren't pussies for losing to New England, but they certainly turned into pussies when the rookie fullback rammed it down their throats for the F-You TD.

dude, your smack is so fucking weak and boring....

[exstatic]

Colts 45
Pats 42

[slayermin]

New England is a great team and they are not overrated.

But fuck them. I hope the Colts put it on them. I want Freeney to plant Brady's face into the turf a few times.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I changed my mind.

I like the Colts at home to win outright.

[inconvertible]

Colts 27 Pats 23

[Jansinnet]

Colts win. Hope it lives up to expectations. Will love to see a great close game. Enough talk. Lets get it on.

[Light Grenades]

If the Cowboys are pussies because they lost to the Pats...then there are going to be alot more.


16 is what it looks like.

lets see, probably pats 75 colts 0.

the Pats will get an FU TD, but I think the Colts are too good offensively to let themselves gert outscored...let's say pats 33 colts 30? or maybe vinatieri will pull off another miracle....

[J.T.]

I still believe that we have been watching the Colts on cruise control so far this season.

This statement is what makes me truly believe the Colts will win on Sunday. Everything I've seen from the Patriots tells me they haven't held anything back all year. They've been playing all out in every way possible. With the Colts, they've some guys hurt and I don't think they've played a "complete" game where offense, defense and specials teams were all playing lights out, except for maybe the Saints game (we'll let Reggie's fumble go since he made up for it with 2 TDs).

Peyton has shown incredible patience. In past seasons, if the Colts went three and out or were forced to punt, you got the feeling that they wouldn't be able to come back since the defense wasn't as good as it is now. For a few years we needed to turn every possession into points. Now, if Peyton goes three and out, can't get a 1st down, gets picked off, the defense comes in and gets the ball back. And you know the offense has yet to show what it can really do on the field because Marvin has been hurt. Believe what you want to but Dungy and Polian are fooling everyone with the injury report... Marvin did not play last week specifically so he would be ready to go against the Patriots.

I would still pick the Colts to win this game if they had the same roster as say, the Miami Dolphins, but the defense has played with a chip on its shoulder all year. Only, nobody knows about it because the Patriots score 5, 6 TDs a week and get all the headlines. You look at the Colts D and see a unit that nobody gave a shot at the beginning of the season. Five new starters, young guys at cornerbacks wouldn't be able to get the job done, etc. Is anyone doubting Marlin and Kelvin now? Bob Sanders is an absolute stud, Ed Johnson has done phenomenal for an undrafted rookie FA. The Pats D has some bigger names and has been together longer, but I wouldn't bet against the Colts D, even in this game. Each week some team is expected to put enough points up to beat the Colts, and they get shut down. I don't know if the Colts D will be able to "shut down" the Pats, but I think of all the teams in the league they definitely have a shot.

Basically, the Colts seem like they're holding back while the Pats have all their cards on the table. And if a team that's playing as well as the Colts have this seasons is holding back, I can't wait to see what their hand looks like.

[Light Grenades]

Inevitably, Bob Sanders will have to get hurt for a Colts win. There's no denying it.

[TheSanityAnnex]

I want the Colts to win for the simple fact that they play the Chargers the following week and will probably not be as focused because of their big win.

[J.T.]

I want the Colts to win for the simple fact that they play the Chargers the following week and will probably not be as focused because of their big win.

If you think a win against the Pats would give the Colts to a reason to slack off against the Chargers, you're dumber than I thought.

[sa_butta]

I think the Colts defense and running game give them a slight advantage here. Even though the Patriots have an offensive explosion I think it comes down to who can stop who and run the ball well.

Ive got

Colts 31
Patriots 27

[Jimcs50]

Pats 47

Colts 14

[SpursFanFirst]

Interesting...
I've been following the "experts" picks this week, and of the ones that had already picked, all but one chose the Patriots.
I just went back and checked, and 2 of the experts that had picked the Pats have changed to the Colts.

[dbreiden83080]

Pats 47

Colts 14

You think they will beat the Colts worse than they did the Cowboys. :drunk

[monosylab1k]

Interesting...
I've been following the "experts" picks this week, and of the ones that had already picked, all but one chose the Patriots.
I just went back and checked, and 2 of the experts that had picked the Pats have changed to the Colts.
:lmao

those who pick the Colts are experts....
those who pick the Pats are "experts"....

that's not homerism.

[stretch]

:lmao

those who pick the Colts are experts....
those who pick the Pats are "experts"....

that's not homerism.
I think he meant it in the fact that a lot of people will just pick the Patriots because they see that they have pretty much dominated everyone so far, and so they just pick them, without doing any research, which you can't blame them either. The Pats have been absolutely superb. And don't get me wrong, there are people that look deep into the matchups, and feel that the Patriots are also the better team, thus picking the Pats.

Most people that pick the Colts are people that actually look a little deeper into the matchup, as opposed to the points that the Patriots have put on the boards so far this season. On paper, not many, if any are going to pick the Colts, unlike the Patriots. Does that make more sense to you now?

[sa_butta]

Marvin Harrison is doubtful for this game, that could put a slight hamper on things.

But with Freeny coming back maybe, just maybe they can get some pressure on Brady.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d803d0d3f&template=with-video&confirm=true

[SpursFanFirst]

Marvin Harrison is doubtful for this game, that could put a slight hamper on things.

But with Freeny coming back maybe, just maybe they can get some pressure on Brady.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d803d0d3f&template=with-video&confirm=true


I was just going to ask is anyone else saw the list of possible injuries for the Colts? It's a bit extensive.

[Erect as a Bull]

I can live with Brady getting knocked on his ass for a safety. :smokin

:lol Thats some funny shit.

And I pretty much agree to a score similar to Jakes.

I'm going to say 41-21 Pats.

and JT it seems like 38-34 is a common score for these 2 teams.

I'd like it to be a good game.
Part of me wants to see the Colts win so people can still say the Pats will go undefeated even though they have a loss. :lol

And Part of me wants to see the Pats win big and go undefeated and play the Broncos in the AFC Championship game.

then lol Cutler and Denver can pull off thier 30 point upset win on the way to the Superbowl. :lol

I'm reaching but that be funny shit.
But I really think the Pats are scary good.

If they can beat the Colts by at least a convince 2 Tds then I really think they will go undefated in the regular season.
Then maybe 19-0?
Then them fucking 72 Fins can shut the hell up and have some company. :drunk

I'm glad that Brady and Manning play each other almost every year. Its nice to see the top 2 qbs play against each other a lot.

It should be a fun game.

I cant wait to watch it. :elephant

[SpursFanFirst]

:lmao

those who pick the Colts are experts....
those who pick the Pats are "experts"....

that's not homerism.

Oh brother. You again? Do you have to read into EVERYTHING?

"experts"...."experts." There, are you happy? Everyone has a quote now. Geez. :rolleyes You read waaaaaay too much into that.

[Kandy is Dandy]

This is going to be a pretty tight game. Both are equally good. I am hoping the Pats will take it. I really hate watching a game when you have one team that embarasses you and mops the field up with your ass.

Gimme a game anyday that will keep you on the edge of your seat making you wonder who will win it in the final seconds of play.

Now that is what I call amazing.

[J.T.]

I don't think the Pats will be able to put the brakes on Addai. The emergence of the Colts running offense has been the biggest reason that Peyton has been able to burn significant time off the clock and preserve leads. But I do think this is one of those games where if he can't get the ball into the end zone and has to settle for field goals that it won't be enough.

And I know Dungy isn't known for playing games with the injury report like Belichick, but I don't think the injury to Marvin is as big as it's been played out to be. It just shows you the strength of the Colts offense without Harrison playing is still pretty good. He has less than 300 yards and only 1 TD on the season, Reggie and Dallas have been doing more than enough to pick up the slack. I really think they've been careful with Marvin just so he'd be good to go in this game. Marvin's going to play tomorrow, there's just no way he'd willingly sit out this game.

[Erect as a Bull]

How many Total punts will there be in this game?

over/under 2.5?

[J.T.]

How many Total punts will there be in this game?

over/under 2.5?

As well as both defenses are playing they might be able to cover that in the first half.

[SpursFanFirst]

I don't think the Pats will be able to put the brakes on Addai. The emergence of the Colts running offense has been the biggest reason that Peyton has been able to burn significant time off the clock and preserve leads. But I do think this is one of those games where if he can't get the ball into the end zone and has to settle for field goals that it won't be enough.

And I know Dungy isn't known for playing games with the injury report like Belichick, but I don't think the injury to Marvin is as big as it's been played out to be. It just shows you the strength of the Colts offense without Harrison playing is still pretty good. He has less than 300 yards and only 1 TD on the season, Reggie and Dallas have been doing more than enough to pick up the slack. I really think they've been careful with Marvin just so he'd be good to go in this game. Marvin's going to play tomorrow, there's just no way he'd willingly sit out this game.

I just looked at the injury list...the only listed as "out" was Morris, of course.
Lots of "questionables" and "probables."
I'd read though that Marvin is fighting to play tomorrow.
I'm kind of on the fence here about who to pick. I think the Colts are the better team all around, but the injuries or possible injuries are nagging at me. I'm considering picking NE. Any thoughts? :huh

[Erect as a Bull]

As well as both defenses are playing they might be able to cover that in the first half.

Yea this is the best year I've seen the Colts play Defense. The Pats have always usually had a Pretty good D but I actually think the Colts D might be better this year. But even with the Good D's both offenses can move the ball at will. And you know they will probably go for it on 4th down a few times. At least the Pats will. :lol

[J.T.]

Yea this is the best year I've seen the Colts play Defense. The Pats have always usually had a Pretty good D but I actually think the Colts D might be better this year. But even with the Good D's both offenses can move the ball at will. And you know they will probably go for it on 4th down a few times. At least the Pats will. :lol

Well, as efficient as the Colts have been running the ball this year, I wouldn't be surprised to see Dungy go for it on 4th and short if they're held to a yard or inches. But in general, a 4th down for the Colts means either Vinatieri or Hunter Smith is coming onto the field.

[J.T.]

I just looked at the injury list...the only listed as "out" was Morris, of course.
Lots of "questionables" and "probables."
I'd read though that Marvin is fighting to play tomorrow.
I'm kind of on the fence here about who to pick. I think the Colts are the better team all around, but the injuries or possible injuries are nagging at me. I'm considering picking NE. Any thoughts? :huh

The doctors could tell Marvin that he'd die if he played in this game and he would still play. This game is too big for him to sit out. The spin on his injury right now is that the Colts were told that if Marvin plays and aggravates this injury, it might remain with him for the rest of his career, but if he rests a little bit longer that the chances of it lingering go down significantly. I find that extremely hard to believe for what was reported as a knee bruise. Also, Reggie and Dallas have been lights out with Marvin hurt. And I think Moorehead, Fletcher, and Gonzo will get some looks if Marvin doesn't play, but he will. It's the Patriots. He'll fucking play.

Belichick plays games with the injury report so looking at the Pats injury report each week is just a waste of time. Tom Brady's been on the injury report with a shoulder injury for practically his entire career and I don't see anything wrong with his shoulder.

As for who to pick, why would you pick against the Colts in this game? They have been overshadowed by the Patriots all year and are underdogs in their own dome. They'll play with a chip on their shoulder tomorrow, the same way the Patriots have been playing with a chip on their shoulder about the whole spying team. They're underdogs in the RCA Dome where they've won 13 straight games, including the AFC Championship... don't think that won't give the team motivation to knock the Pats off the front page for at least the next week.

I do think the Pats could win it and I picked the Colts with a confidence of 1 in Yahoo Pick Em just because it's going to be so close. I've already dubbed this game "The Revenge of Adam Vinatieri" just because of how close I think it will be.

[SpursFanFirst]

The doctors could tell Marvin that he'd die if he played in this game and he would still play. This game is too big for him to sit out. The spin on his injury right now is that the Colts were told that if Marvin plays and aggravates this injury, it might remain with him for the rest of his career, but if he rests a little bit longer that the chances of it lingering go down significantly. I find that extremely hard to believe for what was reported as a knee bruise. Also, Reggie and Dallas have been lights out with Marvin hurt. And I think Moorehead, Fletcher, and Gonzo will get some looks if Marvin doesn't play, but he will. It's the Patriots. He'll fucking play.

Belichick plays games with the injury report so looking at the Pats injury report each week is just a waste of time. Tom Brady's been on the injury report with a shoulder injury for practically his entire career and I don't see anything wrong with his shoulder.

As for who to pick, why would you pick against the Colts in this game? They have been overshadowed by the Patriots all year and are underdogs in their own dome. They'll play with a chip on their shoulder tomorrow, the same way the Patriots have been playing with a chip on their shoulder about the whole spying team. They're underdogs in the RCA Dome where they've won 13 straight games, including the AFC Championship... don't think that won't give the team motivation to knock the Pats off the front page for at least the next week.

I do think the Pats could win it and I picked the Colts with a confidence of 1 in Yahoo Pick Em just because it's going to be so close. I've already dubbed this game "The Revenge of Adam Vinatieri" just because of how close I think it will be.

Good points made...I really do think this could come down to the final play(s)...it would be awesome if Vinatieri put the nail in that coffin though! :hungry: All right...I'm picking the Colts...no looking back

[Faccia di Angelo]

Colts...always colts. :) I cannot wait for this game! Its gonna be a great sunday for football.

[kingsfan]

pats 24-17

[PixelPusher]

Colts 35 Pats 33

[TampaDude]

Colts 38
Pats 35

In a twist of irony, Vinatieri wins it for the Colts as time expires. :hat

[mffl89]

"INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison has been told his knee pain is likely to persist through the remainder of the season and perhaps for the rest of his career, a source said Friday.

Clayton: Injury updates

Check out John Clayton for the latest news on injuries going into Week 9 of the 2007 NFL season. Injury report Insider

Harrison is a game-time decision for Sunday's showdown against the Patriots.

Specialists who have examined the receiver's knee do not view surgery as a viable option because there is no guarantee of success and would require six months of rehabilitation.

Colts coach Tony Dungy said Harrison has been medically cleared to play Sunday against New England. Harrison is urging the coaches to let him do just that.

But Dungy wants to make the best decision for the whole season, not just one midseason game.

The Colts issued a statement Friday regarding Harrison's status.

"The Indianapolis Colts have received no medical opinion" that verifies chronic trouble in Harrison's knee, the statement said.

"The club will have no further comment on this matter," the release said.

Harrison, in his 12th NFL season, did not play last week against Carolina. He also missed Indianapolis' Week 5 game against Tampa Bay.

He has 20 catches for 247 yards this season for the Colts.

Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN"

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3092097

[SpursFanFirst]

Just heard that Marvin Harrison is DEFINITELY out this afternoon. That's too bad.

[jackseven]

It's all over but the crying. Take that Colt fan.

[jackseven]

pats 24-17

Nice call.