Stephen Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 that's what the majority of experts are giving us. One even likes the patriots by over 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnColt8 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We also had a "high likelyhood" of only winning 1-4 games this year. As I recall we began the season on ESPN Power Ranking's No.32 spot. Not that I put much stock into ranks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 How much chance were we given against the Packers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltsfanman1953 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 If the COLTS play their game and can eliminate turnovers then a win is very possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMcAfeeFan Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 How much chance were we given against the Packers?I think the lowest I remember was some said we would lose by 14. Someone said we would lose in a blow out and not score anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrads_rants Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Its funny though...the experts don't really believe in this team...they think our success is fueled on some "Angels in the Outfield", "Rudy" cliche sappy sports story *.....I thought/think this team is solid and will only get better....Im going to simply ignore the critics and my Bostonian GF..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad72 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 How much chance were we given against the Packers?The difference is home vs the road though. Based on how we played the Packers, I would be more optimistic at home in a close game vs the Pats.But on the road, Luck turns the ball over more, that is a fact, and that concerns me. Besides, losses to the Bears and a Jets offense that cant do much with most defenses does concern me. That Jets game disaster should not have happened, and if it did not, I would be more optimistic. It also suggests that our D needs the 12th man behind them more often, based on how our D has done on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The difference is home vs the road though. Based on how we played the Packers, I would be more optimistic at home in a close game vs the Pats.But on the road, Luck turns the ball over more, that is a fact, and that concerns me. Besides, losses to the Bears and a Jets offense that cant do much with most defenses does concern me. That Jets game disaster should not have happened, and if it did not, I would be more optimistic. It also suggests that our D needs the 12th man behind them more often, based on how our D has done on the road.I was just going to post the same thing. I can explain the Bears game, first outing, etc. the Jets game scares me, it's the outlier. This is a great game to let us know our true selves. I'm not sure the 'road' makes too much of a difference now. Not after winning two. Lets face it, our D is suspect, we all know that. This game should tell us if our O can keep up with a high scoring team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 New England would have to make some mistakes particularly on 3rd down, Colts have to stop the run, Colts have to move the chains, Colts have to be able to run the ball when the situation calls for it (That means not passing the ball on 3rd and short). We have to get pressure on Tom Brady. do all those things and we MAY NOT need a turnover. Dont do any of those things and we will need a turnover and maybe more then 1. Im not counting on Butler to have another out of body experience and have another great game.Our Linebackers are going to have to step up and get to the QB and force a turnover. Cassius Vaughn is going to have play like he joined the right sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldunclemark Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 that's what the majority of experts are giving us. One even likes the patriots by over 20.we really dont matchup ..backup corners.......LBs cover Gronkowski........we can score..its just that they can score a lot more......we dont stop good teams that run....we have no answers defensively....we just need to see what we can do..because there is a good chance we go back there for the playoffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 i wouldn't say the defense has been bad on the road its more like they been put in bad situations in both the bears and jets games because the offense failed to sustain drives and turned it over a bunch. even blaine gabbert could score if a team gave him the ball at the 20 yard line five times in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad72 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 i wouldn't say the defense has been bad on the road its more like they been put in bad situations in both the bears and jets games because the offense failed to sustain drives and turned it over a bunch. even blaine gabbert could score if a team gave him the ball at the 20 yard line five times in a rowI agree. It is all about where you turn the ball over, if you do turn it over to give the D a chance. Cant afford leave points on the field vs the Pats whatsoever.Leaving points on the field plus multiple turnovers equals Pats blowout, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I dont see the Jets game as a sign of things to come, as much as I see it a wake up call for the scheme. We were not able to adjust to what they brought to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehoodi Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 until the pats fixed the 2ndary problems, any team can come back against the pats, or score points to go ahead to start the game . . . it should be an interesting game . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manning04 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 no one is givingthat's what the majority of experts are giving us. One even likes the patriots by over 20.Good. i want these "experts" to keep doubting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwamm Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I don't think it's so much about experts doubting the Colts. I suggest it may be that it can be difficult to shed preconceived notions. I have the same problem in fantasy football, often resisting picking up a player or defense that is surging because I didn't expect it of them. It becomes easy to assume it must be some kind of fluke.I sincerely hope the Colts are no fluke, and to me, this is their statement game. Either they show they're for real, or leave people with a stronger sense that they are the product of a fluff schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 These are not the Patriots of 10 years ago, there is no Ty Law in that secondary, Question is do we have a secondary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownColt Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wes Welker did not practice for the 2nd straight day today with an ankle injury according to Adam Schefter on NFL Live, Logan Mankins missed another practice as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgww Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wes "Wekler" will probably play....if he doesn't I will be happy and mad. Happy that he's out vs. the Colts, mad that he's out b/c he's my WR1 in FFB..That said, I would gladly trade a Colts win for a stupid FFB loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorseColts Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I dont see the Jets game as a sign of things to come, as much as I see it a wake up call for the scheme. We were not able to adjust to what they brought to the table.I'm assuming at least some of that was due to it being the first game for Antonio Dixon & Clifton Geathers, who the Colts had just signed a few days earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownColt Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Donald Brown, Josh Chapman, and Robert Mathis did not practice today. most likely restinghttp://www.colts.com/team/injury-report.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'd rather have the Pats play with a full deck, yeah a win is a win and it counts in the standings but I want to know if we can beat the Pats with all of there pieces and not just because a few of there best players were out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Of Woe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Any given Sunday.Some chance > No chance. We have a better shot than Buffalo did, and they were that close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 we have more of a chance against the pats than we do against texas or denver. mostly because their d isn't that good.but to win we have to do one thing we can't consistantly do....STOP THE RUN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ell_chrisso Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 no one is givingGood. i want these "experts" to keep doubting.^^^ this. I don't want expectancy I want suprise. Just like Peyton is a washed up QB that won't make the playoffs. Keep doubting guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corndog Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 These are not the Patriots of 10 years ago, there is no Ty Law in that secondary, Question is do we have a secondary?Exactly, this season has shown that while the Patriots are still a good team, but they are not the dominant force they once had in the past. The bigger question is with two road wins, can the Colts beat a good team on the road, or atleast not embarass themselves like the Bears and even worse the Jets game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecolt Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This will be a tough game for both teams. The pats struggle in the secondary where we can really take advantage of them, but to do that we need to apply the running game early to set them up later on. We can not be one dimensional against a team this good. I think the defense will show up and we need to make Brady uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nails Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Agree Blue Colt (hey I'm new)Pats secondary is definitely susceptible -I really think making Brady uncomfortable is a big part in a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 "...You remember where they had you, every one of them!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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