Colts / NFL Game Thread

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I see the Chargers beating the Ravens this weekend.

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

Just now, Brass Cannon said:

Not sure I’d call the colts to win. But all offense and no defense most years is a recipe for a playoff loss

Agreed... But those Colts teams played almost every game in a dome. On turf.. And when it came time to play in NE, they would always go up there and lose. If you look at the Patriot's SB victories from the early 00's, they were doing it with all offense and no defense.

I think there is a major difference between putting up 425 yards of offense/game on turf and putting up 425 yards per game in a cold-weather outdoor stadium.

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

1 minute ago, biteoftheapple said:

I see the Chargers beating the Ravens this weekend.

Anything is possible, but I disagree.. The Ravens went across the country and spanked them 2 weeks ago. Gonna be hard to come into a crazy home atmosphere with the league's #1 ranked defense and get a win IMO.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

1 hour ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

Agreed... But those Colts teams played almost every game in a dome. On turf.. And when it came time to play in NE, they would always go up there and lose. If you look at the Patriot's SB victories from the early 00's, they were doing it with all offense and no defense.

I think there is a major difference between putting up 425 yards of offense/game on turf and putting up 425 yards per game in a cold-weather outdoor stadium.

New England had the 7th and 9th ranked defense their 2nd and 3rd Super Bowls

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

New England had the 7th and 9th ranked defense their 2nd and 3rd Super Bowls

How about the other 3?


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[Brass Cannon 24,064]

26 minutes ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

 

How about the other 3?


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I’m just listing the ones you said. There first I couldn’t find stats for

[TheWatShot 13,335]

2 hours ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

If you look at the Patriot's SB victories from the early 00's, they were doing it with all offense and no defense.

That isn't true. In 2003, they allowed the fewest points of any team in the league. In 2004, they ranked 3rd. Those Patriots teams were very defensive-oriented. They didn't become an offensive juggernaut until the late 2000's.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

4 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

That isn't true. In 2003, they allowed the fewest points of any team in the league. In 2004, they ranked 3rd. Those Patriots teams were very defensive-oriented. They didn't become an offensive juggernaut until the late 2000's.

And even there most recent 2 they have been top half of the league in D

[KingPG21 6,512]

Ryan Kelly fill participant in practice today after being limited yesterday. Would be huge to have him back Saturday

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

And even there most recent 2 they have been top half of the league in D

Guess I shoulda checked that. Guess it just seems like they don’t play defense. Regardless, I’m sticking with KC if the Colts get there for all of the other reasons I’ve listed minus the defense, which I was wrong about.


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[Josh 12,360]

2 hours ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

 

Guess I shoulda checked that. Guess it just seems like they don’t play defense. Regardless, I’m sticking with KC if the Colts get there for all of the other reasons I’ve listed minus the defense, which I was wrong about.


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Where have you been?  Rodney Harrison.  Ty Law.  Willie McGinest.  Teddy Bruschi.  Vince Wilfork.  Maybe you don't understand football the way you think you do?

Regardless, these playoffs will show some truth in this debate.  Personally, I think Baltimore will lose this weekend.

[TheWatShot 13,335]

Yeah, I'm inclined to think that anyone who thought New England was all offense, no defense in the early 2000's either wasn't paying attention back then or is confusing them with someone else.

 

Willie McGinest became a household name to the Colts' fanbase after he faked an injury to stop the game when the Colts were less than 5 yards away from winning, giving New England an extra timeout to substitute fresh players, then came back two plays later to make the game-ending tackle and celebrated by sprinting to midfield on his injured knee.

[KingPG21 6,512]

Also, KC hasn't exactly been tearing it up recently, even more now that Hunt is gone. Colts and Ravens have been playing better than any other AFC team the last 5 weeks. Could see both making it to the AFC Championship game. Colts actually play both sides of the ball, unlike KC

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

Didn’t KC only beat two playoff teams the entire season?

[KingPG21 6,512]

4 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Didn’t KC only beat two playoff teams the entire season?

Yeah they split with the Chargers and beat the Ravens

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

14 hours ago, Josh said:

Where have you been?  Rodney Harrison.  Ty Law.  Willie McGinest.  Teddy Bruschi.  Vince Wilfork.  Maybe you don't understand football the way you think you do?

Regardless, these playoffs will show some truth in this debate.  Personally, I think Baltimore will lose this weekend.

I think I have a pretty good understanding of the game.. I played it very competitively for 12 years in the DMV. How about you?

[IUaic 90]

13 minutes ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

I think I have a pretty good understanding of the game.. I played it very competitively for 12 years in the DMV. How about you?

Department of Motor Vehicles? 

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

14 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Didn’t KC only beat two playoff teams the entire season?

Who have the Colts beaten? The Cowboys and Texans? Nobody with an above average offense. Houston comes in at #15 in total offense and the Giants at #17... The remaining 8 wins were against teams who couldn't move the ball. That's all I'm saying.. In order to beat the best offense in the league with receiving weapons all over the field, you are going to trust your 16th ranked pass defense and hope you can keep up the pace on offense? Eh.

I guess we beg to differ on this one.

 

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

1 minute ago, IUaic said:

Department of Motor Vehicles? 

Yeah totally.. Played football for 12 years for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

7 minutes ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

Who have the Colts beaten? The Cowboys and Texans? Nobody with an above average offense. Houston comes in at #15 in total offense and the Giants at #17... The remaining 8 wins were against teams who couldn't move the ball. That's all I'm saying.. In order to beat the best offense in the league with receiving weapons all over the field, you are going to trust your 16th ranked pass defense and hope you can keep up the pace on offense? Eh.

I guess we beg to differ on this one.

 

Their resumes are pretty similar and history has shown balanced teams have more success. 

Not saying the Colts would win. But stop acting like the Chiefs are some juggernaut. Paper tiger probably.