Our complete, and utter dominance...

[The Peytonator]

I don't want to get ahead of myself here, but I'm giddy as a school girl about how good this team has been on all three sides of the ball. Not only that, but coaching has been excellent this year with just the right amount of aggressive decision making. 

 

This is where we rank in the league in the following categories...

 

Yards/game - 1

Points/game - 2...half point behind Denver

Defensive yards/game - 3

Defensive points/game - 4

Sacks - tied at 3

Passes defended - 2

Takeaways - tied at 5

Time of possession - 1

Kick return average - 5....with Griff Whalen

Field goal percentage - tied at 1

Net punt average - 2

Onside kicks recovered - 1

 

What I really love is how everyone plays off of each other, they trust each other. This is a truly special team. 

 

 

 

[chrisfarley]

I don't want to get ahead of myself here, but I'm giddy as a school girl about how good this team has been on all three sides of the ball. Not only that, but coaching has been excellent this year with just the right amount of aggressive decision making. 

 

This is where we rank in the league in the following categories...

 

Yards/game - 1

Points/game - 2...half point behind Denver

Defensive yards/game - 3

Defensive points/game - 4

Sacks - tied at 3

Passes defended - 2

Takeaways - tied at 5

Time of possession - 1

Kick return average - 5....with Griff Whalen

Field goal percentage - tied at 1

Net punt average - 2

Onside kicks recovered - 1

 

What I really love is how everyone plays off of each other, they trust each other. This is a truly special team. 

Well stated.  Big tests coming up the next couple weeks.  Then a bye, then eventually we play a REAL Super Bowl contender in the Cowboys.  I am confident we can pass those tests.  I believe Murray has 1000 yards already.

[Nobody]

That kick return average came out of nowhere. Does everyone suck at KR?

[COLTS449]

Yeah this is a special team, but just imagine if Mathis hadn't went down.

[krunk]

Well stated.  Big tests coming up the next couple weeks.  Then a bye, then eventually we play a REAL Super Bowl contender in the Cowboys.  I am confident we can pass those tests.  I believe Murray has 1000 yards already.

 

 

Not sure what that Cowboys game is going to look like.  It's like the game before the end of the season, which means we'll be in playoff mode.  With the way Pagano has been resting guys and trying to combat injury I would be curious to know how much he'll play the starters.  I want to see how we approach things.  I wish that Dallas game was a little earlier in the season.  Would have been better if it was played maybe right at the point where they have us playing Cleveland, or even the Redskins game.

[Yoshinator]

Yeah this is a special team, but just imagine if Mathis hadn't went down.

Very true, but it may benefit us in the long run. This forced Manusky to get more aggressive with a blitzing scheme and just run through people, and also it made Bjoern Werner's career. Just imagine if Mathis came in week 5 and Werner was back to being a backup. He wouldn't of had those 2 huge games and his solid one this week and everyone would of still thought he was a bust. It made the defense and the coaches step up their games and we're a better team for it. Also, yes, we'll be even better when Mathis returns as long as we don't go back to our old defensive ways and force him to do all the work on the front 7.

[chrisfarley]

Not sure what that Cowboys game is going to look like.  It's like the game before the end of the season, which means we'll be in playoff mode.  With the way Pagano has been resting guys and trying to combat injury I would be curious to know how much he'll play the starters.  I want to see how we approach things.  I wish that Dallas game was a little earlier in the season.  Would have been better if it was played maybe right at the point where they have us playing Cleveland, or even the Redskins game.

might be a game to determine home field adv, although i think Denver will have homefield throughout playoffs.

[SLILLINGTON10]

might be a game to determine home field adv, although i think Denver will have homefield throughout playoffs.

denver has to play SD twice who looks pretty good and KC could steal one.

[Iancolts]

doesnt matter who or what team we pitch a shutout and that's nearly impossible with the way the rules are in the NFL its a passing league we dominated!! Woot woot go colts

[BlueCollarColts]

This just feels like it's our year...

[southwest1]

Not sure what that Cowboys game is going to look like.  It's like the game before the end of the season, which means we'll be in playoff mode.  With the way Pagano has been resting guys and trying to combat injury I would be curious to know how much he'll play the starters.  I want to see how we approach things.  I wish that Dallas game was a little earlier in the season.  Would have been better if it was played maybe right at the point where they have us playing Cleveland, or even the Redskins game.

Even I have to take Dallas seriously now, which is a whole new circumstance for me with that o-line & Rod Marinelli's defense. It will be good to see what Freeman, Jackson, Redding, & Walden can do to make Tony Romo feel uncomfortable. I want people around Tony's feet at all times. Yeah, I know...He's dangerous on the move too. 

 

Man, this feels odd. Not bursting out laughing at the Cowboys. I don't fear them like AZ or San Diego, but I can't mock them anymore. At least not as brazenly as I used too. Taking down Seattle on their home turf was quite impressive. NE doesn't scare me. We can hold our own here if we don't turn the ball over. 

 

I will give you credit for your 6 wins Dallas, but I am not going blow sunshine up your backside either. If we play keep away & win the time of possession battle with good secondary coverage, INDY will win 34-28 IMO. 

[southwest1]

I don't want to get ahead of myself here, but I'm giddy as a school girl about how good this team has been on all three sides of the ball. Not only that, but coaching has been excellent this year with just the right amount of aggressive decision making. 

 

This is where we rank in the league in the following categories...

 

Yards/game - 1

Points/game - 2...half point behind Denver

Defensive yards/game - 3

Defensive points/game - 4

Sacks - tied at 3

Passes defended - 2

Takeaways - tied at 5

Time of possession - 1

Kick return average - 5....with Griff Whalen

Field goal percentage - tied at 1

Net punt average - 2

Onside kicks recovered - 1

 

What I really love is how everyone plays off of each other, they trust each other. This is a truly special team. 

TOP is what I find very compelling right now for us along with RB Bradshaw & TE Dwayne Allen. 2 killer weapons we were missing last year. Also, our o-line is giving Luck a relatively clean pocket to slide up in or bootleg outside in. Something vastly improved from last year. Keep giving Herron more carries too. He's a nice change of pace back. 

 

Walden no more getting kicked out of games either please. You play like your hair is on fire similar to a possessed demon & I love that man. Your presence is vital to our success. I don't care what an NFL zebra says to you. Keep your cool man. Start getting Moncrief & Nicks more touches immediately. I will beat that drum until fans tell me to shut up already. We get it SW1; We get it. LOL! 

 

Basically, I want a contingency plan for when Bill Belichick takes TY Hilton away & smothers Fleener making him irrelevant. We have to get different WRs reps & used to high pressure situations for mid to late December. That's my whole point. 

[Superfly Jay]

With the way our defense has been playing as of late, I don't see us losing another game. We just gotta stop turning the ball over and letting teams back into games. That Dallas game shouldn't be a problem. Besides beating Seattle, who we beat last year btw have not played anybody.

[superrep1967]

Well stated.  Big tests coming up the next couple weeks.  Then a bye, then eventually we play a REAL Super Bowl contender in the Cowboys.  I am confident we can pass those tests.  I believe Murray has 1000 yards already.

[SteelCityColt]

Even I have to take Dallas seriously now, which is a whole new circumstance for me with that o-line & Rod Marinelli's defense. It will be good to see what Freeman, Jackson, Redding, & Walden can do to make Tony Romo feel uncomfortable. I want people around Tony's feet at all times. Yeah, I know...He's dangerous on the move too. 

 

Man, this feels odd. Not bursting out laughing at the Cowboys. I don't fear them like AZ or San Diego, but I can't mock them anymore. At least not as brazenly as I used too. Taking down Seattle on their home turf was quite impressive. NE doesn't scare me. We can hold our own here if we don't turn the ball over. 

 

I will give you credit for your 6 wins Dallas, but I am not going blow sunshine up your backside either. If we play keep away & win the time of possession battle with good secondary coverage, INDY will win 34-28 IMO. 

 

But but it's the Cowboys... Romo must surely choke on the biggest stage at some point  

 

It brings to mind this quote... 

 

"It's not the despair, I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand". 

[braveheartcolt]

We've only beaten two AFC opponents on the road so far. The next two weeks will tell us a lot more about how dominating we can be. I expect it to go well....

[NagelHausForge]

It has been a great 5 game streak so far.  I think the next 2 games will be telling.  Neither the Steelers or GIants are pushovers, especially at home.  They've both been up and down this season but if the Colts can beat those 2 teams convincingly on the road then it will go a long way to prove the doubters wrong. 

 

I also like that we are getting the Bye at the middle of the season.  Just at the right time we we have people that are dinged up that could use the rest.

 

This team is playing with a lot of swagger and confidence.  Gotta keep it rolling on the road!

[TKnight24]

It has been a great 5 game streak so far. I think the next 2 games will be telling. Neither the Steelers or GIants are pushovers, especially at home. They've both been up and down this season but if the Colts can beat those 2 teams convincingly on the road then it will go a long way to prove the doubters wrong.

I also like that we are getting the Bye at the middle of the season. Just at the right time we we have people that are dinged up that could use the rest.

This team is playing with a lot of swagger and confidence. Gotta keep it rolling on the road!

Eh, Steelers had their night last night but I mean it was the Texans so can't put much stock into beating a team we hung 24 on in the 1st QTR. Steelers did the same last night but in the 2nd and much faster than we did so it's more so the Texans stink than Steelers being good

I'm predicting a blowout win for us

42-7

[ProblChld32]

Yeah this is a special team, but just imagine if Mathis hadn't went down.

 

I continue to think about this in the back of my head every week. 

[allensb]

I continue to think about this in the back of my head every week.

Honestly think the defense would be worse. Him being out caused everyone to rally and step up their game. Now that they've done that though, he would help the D big time next season!

[Dark Superman]

It's nice to see us dominating on both sides of the ball for a change.. But it's the playoffs that matter

[OffensivelyPC]

I don't want to get ahead of myself here, but I'm giddy as a school girl about how good this team has been on all three sides of the ball. Not only that, but coaching has been excellent this year with just the right amount of aggressive decision making. 

 

This is where we rank in the league in the following categories...

 

Yards/game - 1

Points/game - 2...half point behind Denver

Defensive yards/game - 3

Defensive points/game - 4

Sacks - tied at 3

Passes defended - 2

Takeaways - tied at 5

Time of possession - 1

Kick return average - 5....with Griff Whalen

Field goal percentage - tied at 1

Net punt average - 2

Onside kicks recovered - 1

 

What I really love is how everyone plays off of each other, they trust each other. This is a truly special team. 

I just posted this in a different thread, but we are also #1 in opponents 3rd down conversion allowing 3rd down conversions only 26% of the time.  That's insane.

[ColtStronger]

This is the best Indianapolis Colts team EVER!  Not just offense and defense, but special teams, coaching (assistants also), and front office personnel.  If you look at everybody coming together, it really isn't a surprise how good the Colts are!  We are dominating all around the football.  If we didn't commit stupid penalties or turnovers, and played a full 60 mins of football (hold your breath) it may even be the best football team of all time!  Go ahead and call me crazy, but listen to the coaching staff when they say, there is many things to improve upon, and they're far from top potential!  Standings wise they cant get much better, but individually, they all can.

 

I mean were pretty much the best offense and defense in the league at this point (and play the weakest part of our schedule from here on out)... I can't imagine what will go down next year, when it's all of the great talented young players contract year, and the potential HOF veterans are on they're way out.  Colts play off emotion just like Luck and Chuck's 1st season.  Adversity only makes them stronger!  This team is so inspirational, I almost think they need a movie... Watchout Hollywood

[ProblChld32]

Honestly think the defense would be worse. Him being out caused everyone to rally and step up their game. Now that they've done that though, he would help the D big time next season!

 

We'll have to agree to disagree on that one. 

[chrisfarley]

Eh, Steelers had their night last night but I mean it was the Texans so can't put much stock into beating a team we hung 24 on in the 1st QTR. Steelers did the same last night but in the 2nd and much faster than we did so it's more so the Texans stink than Steelers being good

I'm predicting a blowout win for us

42-7

whoa, Steelers looked pretty good.  they have good coaching that could try to exploit some matchups (Davis, Toler, etc.).  I look for it to be a close game and that we give up quite a few rushing & pass yards.  I think the interesting thing will be if we can get some 3rd down conversions on offense and if we can run the ball against them.  I would say 27-24 Colts.  I'll eat crow if we win by 14 or more (just don't see it).

[Buck Showalter]

We've only beaten two AFC opponents on the road so far. The next two weeks will tell us a lot more about how dominating we can be. I expect it to go well....

Colts have only played 3 road games so far...

[BOTT]

I just posted this in a different thread, but we are also #1 in opponents 3rd down conversion allowing 3rd down conversions only 26% of the time.  That's insane.

I dunno, I kinda miss the corners giving 8 yard cushions on 3 and 5.......

[In Luck We Trust]

Well stated.  Big tests coming up the next couple weeks.  Then a bye, then eventually we play a REAL Super Bowl contender in the Cowboys.  I am confident we can pass those tests.  I believe Murray has 1000 yards already.

I think we may want to wait until mid november before anyone starts tagging the cowboys as a "super bowl contender". granted they have not started 6-1 in along time, but they are also known to fall apart late in the season. not to mention if Murray goes down their playoff hopes could be in jeopardy. especially with the way Green Bay, Detroit, and Arizona are playing. and although i dont feel seattle will repeat, i also don't think they will miss the playoffs either. Dallas still has games against Arizona (next weekend) and although Washington is not playing well they both play each other very tough and have the last few years regardless of who is doing bad or not, not to mention they still have two against Philly remaining, a game in Chicago when it will be cold, and the game against the colts. I think the cowboys finish out the season 3-5 or 4-4 at best ending the season either 9-7 or 10-6. that is saying they lose to Philly both games, the bears, Az (who can stop the run very well), and the colts. and win their games against Washington (twice), Jax, and the Giants. just my opinion/thought is all.  

[BOTT]

I think we may want to wait until mid november before anyone starts tagging the cowboys as a "super bowl contender". granted they have not started 6-1 in along time, but they are also known to fall apart late in the season. not to mention if Murray goes down their playoff hopes could be in jeopardy. especially with the way Green Bay, Detroit, and Arizona are playing. and although i dont feel seattle will repeat, i also don't think they will miss the playoffs either. Dallas still has games against Arizona (next weekend) and although Washington is not playing well they both play each other very tough and have the last few years regardless of who is doing bad or not, not to mention they still have two against Philly remaining, a game in Chicago when it will be cold, and the game against the colts. I think the cowboys finish out the season 3-5 or 4-4 at best ending the season either 9-7 or 10-6. that is saying they lose to Philly both games, the bears, Az (who can stop the run very well), and the colts. and win their games against Washington (twice), Jax, and the Giants. just my opinion/thought is all.

If Murray goes down they will put in Randle and will get 98% of Murray's production

[braveheartcolt]

Colts have only played 3 road games so far...

I know. And we won 2 of them.

[chrisfarley]

I think we may want to wait until mid november before anyone starts tagging the cowboys as a "super bowl contender". granted they have not started 6-1 in along time, but they are also known to fall apart late in the season. not to mention if Murray goes down their playoff hopes could be in jeopardy. especially with the way Green Bay, Detroit, and Arizona are playing. and although i dont feel seattle will repeat, i also don't think they will miss the playoffs either. Dallas still has games against Arizona (next weekend) and although Washington is not playing well they both play each other very tough and have the last few years regardless of who is doing bad or not, not to mention they still have two against Philly remaining, a game in Chicago when it will be cold, and the game against the colts. I think the cowboys finish out the season 3-5 or 4-4 at best ending the season either 9-7 or 10-6. that is saying they lose to Philly both games, the bears, Az (who can stop the run very well), and the colts. and win their games against Washington (twice), Jax, and the Giants. just my opinion/thought is all.  

wow, that totally goes against what they have done these past 5 or 6 weeks.  they have looked dominant.  when you watch them, you get the feeling they can't be stopped.  I have not had that feeling watching a team in a long time.  Their offensive line is dominant, I have NOT seen that from the cowboys since Tackles Mark Tuinei and Erik Williams, guards Kevin Gogan and Nate Newton, and center Mark Stepnoski were creating the Great Wall of Dallas - oh, and let's not forget John Gesek

[In Luck We Trust]

wow, that totally goes against what they have done these past 5 or 6 weeks.  they have looked dominant.  when you watch them, you get the feeling they can't be stopped.  I have not had that feeling watching a team in a long time.  Their offensive line is dominant, I have NOT seen that from the cowboys since Tackles Mark Tuinei and Erik Williams, guards Kevin Gogan and Nate Newton, and center Mark Stepnoski were creating the Great Wall of Dallas - oh, and let's not forget John Gesek

 

I'm not saying that Dallas is not playing at a different level this year as oppose to recent years. but i am saying their strength of schedule is not tough right now going by quality of teams they have played. only the Niners, and Hawks have a win % of .500 or better. that is two of their 7 games they have played.the other 5 teams have a combined record of 14-26. their toughest games are coming up with 5 of their last 9 games coming against divisional teams, the Cardinals and Colts. 

 

all I am saying is, im not sold on how the cowboys are playing until they make the playoffs. will they fall apart in November/December like recent years have shown us, or will they still be this "dominant" team. 

[BlueCollarColts]

I think we may want to wait until mid november before anyone starts tagging the cowboys as a "super bowl contender". granted they have not started 6-1 in along time, but they are also known to fall apart late in the season. not to mention if Murray goes down their playoff hopes could be in jeopardy. especially with the way Green Bay, Detroit, and Arizona are playing. and although i dont feel seattle will repeat, i also don't think they will miss the playoffs either. Dallas still has games against Arizona (next weekend) and although Washington is not playing well they both play each other very tough and have the last few years regardless of who is doing bad or not, not to mention they still have two against Philly remaining, a game in Chicago when it will be cold, and the game against the colts. I think the cowboys finish out the season 3-5 or 4-4 at best ending the season either 9-7 or 10-6. that is saying they lose to Philly both games, the bears, Az (who can stop the run very well), and the colts. and win their games against Washington (twice), Jax, and the Giants. just my opinion/thought is all.  

I see Dallas going 11-5 to 13-3, I really don't see what makes a team like Philly or Arizona better than Dallas based on the level of play this season. 

[BlueCollarColts]

I'm not saying that Dallas is not playing at a different level this year as oppose to recent years. but i am saying their strength of schedule is not tough right now going by quality of teams they have played. only the Niners, and Hawks have a win % of .500 or better. that is two of their 7 games they have played.the other 5 teams have a combined record of 14-26. their toughest games are coming up with 5 of their last 9 games coming against divisional teams, the Cardinals and Colts. 

 

all I am saying is, im not sold on how the cowboys are playing until they make the playoffs. will they fall apart in November/December like recent years have shown us, or will they still be this "dominant" team. 

But what about Arizona then? They have 2 good wins over San Fran and San Diego (Both at home mind you, their game vs Dallas is @Dallas). The rest of the teams they have played are very subpar, this isn't the same Dallas team as years past, they aren't going to fall apart or go away, I can guarantee that. 

[Indyboy757]

Not sure what that Cowboys game is going to look like.  It's like the game before the end of the season, which means we'll be in playoff mode.  With the way Pagano has been resting guys and trying to combat injury I would be curious to know how much he'll play the starters.  I want to see how we approach things.  I wish that Dallas game was a little earlier in the season.  Would have been better if it was played maybe right at the point where they have us playing Cleveland, or even the Redskins game.

Truth is we just may be in a fight over 1st and 2nd seeds in the AFC!

[chrisfarley]

I'm not saying that Dallas is not playing at a different level this year as oppose to recent years. but i am saying their strength of schedule is not tough right now going by quality of teams they have played. only the Niners, and Hawks have a win % of .500 or better. that is two of their 7 games they have played.the other 5 teams have a combined record of 14-26. their toughest games are coming up with 5 of their last 9 games coming against divisional teams, the Cardinals and Colts. 

 

all I am saying is, im not sold on how the cowboys are playing until they make the playoffs. will they fall apart in November/December like recent years have shown us, or will they still be this "dominant" team. 

it's hard for me to believe as well, but their weapons appear real. they could be like an episode of The Walking Dead, might be taken to the woodshed at any time.

[Superman]

I'm not saying that Dallas is not playing at a different level this year as oppose to recent years. but i am saying their strength of schedule is not tough right now going by quality of teams they have played. only the Niners, and Hawks have a win % of .500 or better. that is two of their 7 games they have played.the other 5 teams have a combined record of 14-26. their toughest games are coming up with 5 of their last 9 games coming against divisional teams, the Cardinals and Colts. 

 

all I am saying is, im not sold on how the cowboys are playing until they make the playoffs. will they fall apart in November/December like recent years have shown us, or will they still be this "dominant" team. 

 

To me, how they are playing in a month has very little to do with how they are playing right now. As of today, they have quality wins, they are balanced on offense, they hold up on defense, and no one is beating them. They're not doing it with smoke and mirrors, either. They are outplaying their opponents. The Cowboys are good. Whether they fall apart later on is a different story. 

 

I'd say the same thing if it were the other way around. Right now, for instance, the Saints are bad. If they pick it up over the next month and play the way people expected them to, then they won't be bad anymore. But that won't change how bad they've been so far.

[1yrdandacloudofdust]

Tell me more about this dominance

[Iancolts]

Wow Big Ben had all day I mean he could've stood there another 1 mins at least and ran it for a first down wow what is wrong with our defense they have all backup OLIne in

[Chris Dmytrow]

As a lifelong Colts fan, never ever tell this team that they're any good.

 

Because this is the type of trash you're guaranteed to immediately see.