So does everyone still want Baltimore in the playoffs?

[cmgww]

After today's performance on D, specifically rushing D?? Ray Rice will eat us alive. We better lock it up on D quickly! I hope Redding is ok. Man losing Moala and Nevis is really starting to hurt, depth wise for sure.

[Jules]

Yep.

[hawkeyes]

The Colts did not show up today - they were already celebrating a playoff birth prior to the game!  They made BradyQ look like TBrady!   Another "lucky" win!

[Balzer40]

Quite frankly, Baltimore is probably the only team we have a chance to defeat in the playoffs. I'm happy were in, but I'm also realistic enough to realize that we are not as good as our record would indicate. We have gotten extremely lucky throughout this season and if we have to play a team with a very good offense, we are going to get destroyed. Not trying to be a downer but just the way I see it.

[ColtsBlueFL]

Yes, bring on Balmer...  all teams will be tough here on out though.  I'm so pleased with this team.  Hoping we improve positions and make an even stronger run next year.

[Jules]

Pagano at Baltimore?

 

Colts vs. Caldwell?

 

 

Heck ya. You can't write this stuff any better before the season.

 

I can already see Flacco fumbling right now thanks to Mathis......

[poaponies]

Even though they are looking good against the giants and they look  good, but they Giants haven done anything good they last few week. We on the other we our getting our head coach back so we might give us a little boost and lets not forget that we might have 2 weeks not sure if that matter though.

[Smonroe]

Pagano at Baltimore?

 

Colts vs. Caldwell?

 

 

Heck ya. You can't write this stuff any better before the season.

 

I can already see Flacco fumbling right now thanks to Mathis......

Absolutely. I just didn't want to go to Denver.

[Fx Stryker]

EDIT: Well the Ravens are our only real possible opponent.

[Gavin]

I'd rather have to go to Denver but its not looking like that will happen

[PrincetonTiger]

Yes

[corgi]

I guess I'm going to have to be that guy and I apologize in advance. Every year the Manning led Colts went to the playoffs all of the talking heads brought up his below average performances in the playoffs. Yet this year everyone is saying Denver is the scariest team in the playoffs, and they are the Superbowl favorites. Did going to the Broncos change everyone's perception of Peyton?

[JWF]

I dont really care who we play but Baltimore is the most beatable team. So yes.

 

The Giants just arent very good so im not sure you can put a ton of stock into this game.

[Gavin]

I guess I'm going to have to be that guy and I apologize in advance. Every year the Manning led Colts went to the playoffs all of the talking heads brought up his below average performances in the playoffs. Yet this year everyone is saying Denver is the scariest team in the playoffs, and they are the Superbowl favorites. Did going to the Broncos change everyone's perception of Peyton?

I dont think they are the scariest team in the playoffs, I think thats the Patriots

[MB-ColtsFan]

I guess I'm going to have to be that guy and I apologize in advance. Every year the Manning led Colts went to the playoffs all of the talking heads brought up his below average performances in the playoffs. Yet this year everyone is saying Denver is the scariest team in the playoffs, and they are the Superbowl favorites. Did going to the Broncos change everyone's perception of Peyton?

I was always a believer that it was more the scheme and mindset of the team as a whole more than JUST Peyton. Didn't help that he'd throw innopportune picks, but...

-d.

[haseo15]

Anyone you play in the Playoffs is going to be good. Hopefully they come out inspired for Pagano and play to their full potential

[sb2001]

Quite frankly, Baltimore is probably the only team we have a chance to defeat in the playoffs. I'm happy were in, but I'm also realistic enough to realize that we are not as good as our record would indicate. We have gotten extremely lucky throughout this season and if we have to play a team with a very good offense, we are going to get destroyed. Not trying to be a downer but just the way I see it.

Like Green Bay?

[DarkHorseColts]

If it's a choice between playing in Baltimore for the Wildcard round game or New England, then:

 

 

 

Baltimore =

[Andy]

It's either Baltimore, Denver, Houston or New England.

 

I'll take Baltimore over Brady and Peyton. I'd think about the Texans, but I'd still go with the Ravens. The Ravens haven't been good the last month or so. Today's game against the Giants seems to be the first sign of life from their offense in awhile.

[chad72]

How about us coming to terms with the fact that the Broncos are a better team than a lot of us want to give them credit for? Also, how about us accepting that the Giants are not as good a team like we want/think them to be??? Just call it like it is.

[Balzer40]

Like Green Bay?

 

 

Considering we won't see them unless we go to the SB, I don't see how that's relevant, but Yes. I know we beat them back in week 5 (which I'm guessing is what you're referring to), but the playoffs are a whole different atmosphere and they were struggling at the time. They are rolling now.

[Jules]

I also think there is a good chance Baltimore wants to play us too.

 

Just saying.

[Coltsman1788]

At this point...anyone we see in the playoffs is going to be a tough match up.  If Baltimore plays like they are today then we will likely be one & done but given the other possible suspects, I'd still take our chances against them versus the rest of the field.  Ravens have still been inconsistent over the past few weeks so you just never know when the bad Ravens will show back up. 

[runthepost]

I guess I'm going to have to be that guy and I apologize in advance. Every year the Manning led Colts went to the playoffs all of the talking heads brought up his below average performances in the playoffs. Yet this year everyone is saying Denver is the scariest team in the playoffs, and they are the Superbowl favorites. Did going to the Broncos change everyone's perception of Peyton?

He has a defense ranked in top 5 Rush D and top 10 pass D plus #3 scoring D. He doesn't have to throw 300+ yards now that's why

[a06cc]

I'll take anyone on. As long as Luck doesn't turn the ball over we have a chance to win. There is no easy team or game in the NFL.

[Coltsman1788]

I guess I'm going to have to be that guy and I apologize in advance. Every year the Manning led Colts went to the playoffs all of the talking heads brought up his below average performances in the playoffs. Yet this year everyone is saying Denver is the scariest team in the playoffs, and they are the Superbowl favorites. Did going to the Broncos change everyone's perception of Peyton?

Meh...Peyton always looks real good in the regular season.  Playoff time is when we usually see his familiar season ending sour face. I fear Brady in the post-season more than Manning.  Both would probably take us behind the woodshed but at least with Manning there is always the chance he could toss a pick six or three if he gets flustered. 

[Nobody]

They made BradyQ look like TBrady! Another "lucky" win!

Yeah, 0 TDs 2 (should've been 3) interceptions. Amazing!

[mahagga73]

Everybody's beating the Giants backward and forwards lately, I wouldn't  overexaggerate, the Broncos and a lot of teams lately have stuffed Rice , Flunko, and the boys.

[hawkeyes]

Yeah, 0 TDs 2 (should've been 3) interceptions. Amazing!

 

Yah, yet KC still dominated the game - we are very fortunate to get out of there with a win. 

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

Definitely. Balt is the team we have the best chance against. Then, after winning that 1st one anything can happen with the right momentum. 

[mahagga73]

Meh...Peyton always looks real good in the regular season.  Playoff time is when we usually see his familiar season ending sour face. I fear Brady in the post-season more than Manning.  Both would probably take us behind the woodshed but at least with Manning there is always the chance he could toss a pick six or three if he gets flustered. 

He was not below average in the playoffs, that is a major misconception . By elimination the defense they played in the playoffs , by large measure, were above average, that's why they were in the playoffs. He was stellar in some games, singlehandedly got them to the 04 title game with near perfect  performances, just so so in the 06 title run , average in most. He was not a stellar performer like Brady or Montana but he wasn't awful either. I  always thought he pressed too much  . I think he has made the Broncos much better but I still question whether they are SB material, we'll see.

[mahagga73]

Yah, yet KC still dominated the game - we are very fortunate to get out of there with a win. 

winning on the road, especially when you are getting the worst of it, is a sign of a good and resilient team. No apologies should ever be given for a road win in the NFL.

[ALuck>RG3]

Yes

[dw49]

It's either Baltimore, Denver, Houston or New England.

 

I'll take Baltimore over Brady and Peyton. I'd think about the Texans, but I'd still go with the Ravens. The Ravens haven't been good the last month or so. Today's game against the Giants seems to be the first sign of life from their offense in awhile.

 

 

We are the 5th seed , so that means we play the 4th seed. Houston cannot be the 4th seed. Unlikely that Denver loses to KC , so that should leave either NE or Balt as the 4 seed. NE once dumped a game to drop down a seed to play an easier opponant. However this seems unlikely as they play at 1 PM  and have a chance for a bye if they win. So it can't be Houston , shouldn't be Denver and will probably be Balt. If not Balt , will be NE.

[dw49]

He was not below average in the playoffs, that is a major misconception . By elimination the defense they played in the playoffs , by large measure, were above average, that's why they were in the playoffs. He was stellar in some games, singlehandedly got them to the 04 title game with near perfect  performances, just so so in the 06 title run , average in most. He was not a stellar performer like Brady or Montana but he wasn't awful either. I  always thought he pressed too much  . I think he has made the Broncos much better but I still question whether they are SB material, we'll see.

 

 

Pretty good assessment IMO. Other than that no punt allowed game vs KC , you just never came away from a playoff game saying somethig like "Manning had an inhuman effort to lead the Colts to that win." I'm anxious to see how effective PM will be if Denver plays a cold , windy game this January. 

[Jules]

We are the 5th seed , so that means we play the 4th seed. Houston cannot be the 4th seed. Unlikely that Denver loses to KC , so that should leave either NE or Balt as the 4 seed. NE once dumped a game to drop down a seed to play an easier opponant. However this seems unlikely as they play at 1 PM  and have a chance for a bye if they win. So it can't be Houston , shouldn't be Denver and will probably be Balt. If not Balt , will be NE.

I feel NE will play for the bye at home knowing Houston's odds in Indy too and Pagano being back. I also think they will feel better playing Cincy if need be over the more experienced Steelers who they did go and try to avoid in 2005 in that game.

 

However, I also feel Baltimore may want to play us as well and the rookie QB on the road in his first playoff game over Dalton who knows them well. I am not sure they want Cincy in back to back weeks either....Baltimore has been struggling and they probably think their best shot is vs. us. Likewise we feel our best shot is vs. them too lol.

 

There is a shot to play NE but it's most likely Baltimore. NE also did not have the best game vs. the Jags so they need to sharpen up things too IMO and they rarely drop back to back games at home.

 

The only thing left to determine is what happens with the Houston/Indy results.

 

Besides there is that small outside chance KC upsets Denver. Very small chance but none the less a chance, who saw KC beating GB last year too? Yeah stuff happens even if we are not counting on it.

[GoColts8818]

If the other choices are New England, the texans and the broncos them yes. We have the best shot vs. the ravens. Note shot does not make us a favorite.

[Jules]

If the other choices are New England, the texans and the broncos them yes. We have the best shot vs. the ravens. Note shot does not make us a favorite.

 

And if you are Baltimore and you might be in the midst of the swan song for Ray Lewis you might feel Indy is your best shot at a home playoff win too over a tough division rival you just played the week before.

 

No doubt while we think we have our best shot vs. Baltimore they might feel the same about us lol.

[GoColts8818]

And if you are Baltimore and you might be in the midst of the swan song for Ray Lewis you might feel Indy is your best shot at a home playoff win too over a tough division rival you just played the week before.

No doubt while we think we have our best shot vs. Baltimore they might feel the same about us lol.

they might very well and they might be right but they are our best option of the four but I wouldn't say any of the four is a team you truly want to play.

[No 1 Manning Fan]

I'd rather face Houston personally, but given the choice of Denver, New England, or Baltimore, I'll take Baltimore all the way. Brady and Manning would light up our secondary. I like our chances against Flacco much more.