I thought this was interesting...

[MarquisJ]

I'm not the one who believes everything BR says but this was interesting to me, I can honestly see this happening.. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1471681-game-by-game-predictions-for-colts-2013-schedule Tell me what you think.

[PrincetonTiger]

I like

[mystrymaster]

I would be happy with it but I think the Jags or Texans take 1 game from us.

[dbarcawwe]

I could see it too but i think we lose against the Seahawks as well and get a 13-3 record..

[CR91]

I predict 12-4 Texans Seahawks 49ers bengals

[seeblu]

We will struggle against Seattle, who IMO, is the best team on the left coast.  The 49er game can go either way, depending on how well our O line and Outside LB's play.  I don't see the Rams being that close a game.  The Rams lost Stephen Jackson who will make Atlanta a lot better than Turner did. 

[MAC]

I think it's insane. There's a lot of easy games on there, but some brutal ones as well.

 

Predicting as exact number is pointless, but I think that they could be anywhere from 13-3 if they get incredibly lucky, to 8-8 if they fall back to reality a little bit. Who knows.

[OldSchoolColt]

I think we lose to Broncos and Seattle: 12 - 4. Houston has the following games: HOME Indianapolis Colts*, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos*, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots*, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks* AWAY: Indianapolis Colts*, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens*, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers*. I see them losing to Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, Ravens, 49ers and us once. They go 10 - 6. We win the division.

[Qwiz]

Bleacher report...

[MarquisJ]

The Jags?

I would be happy with it but I think the Jags or Texans take 1 game from us.

[Narcosys]

Its good, but no.  Not 14-2

[TKnight24]

We will struggle against Seattle, who IMO, is the best team on the left coast. The 49er game can go either way, depending on how well our O line and Outside LB's play. I don't see the Rams being that close a game. The Rams lost Stephen Jackson who will make Atlanta a lot better than Turner did.

The left coast? That's hilarious

[21isSuperman]

I think 14-2 is too optimistic.  Of course, it is almost impossible to predict, but I don't think we beat the Broncos or Seahawks.  I think 10-12 wins is more realistic.  Again, it depends on what happens in the draft and the rest of free agency too.  I want to see how the defense does in their 2nd year in a 3-4

[Qwiz]

We will struggle against Seattle, who IMO, is the best team on the left coast.  The 49er game can go either way, depending on how well our O line and Outside LB's play.  I don't see the Rams being that close a game.  The Rams lost Stephen Jackson who will make Atlanta a lot better than Turner did. 

The 49ers are better than the Seahawks and also have 12 picks in the draft if I'm not mistaken. The Rams should also be competitive in that division this year, they have stepped up on defense.

[Slick_Rick]

I predict 12-4 Texans Seahawks 49ers bengals

I think we can handle the Bengals. It will be a good game. I think 10-6 to 13-3 could all happen

[coltsfanatic24]

Last year i predicted we would go 10-6 and we went 11-5. This year i think will go 11-5 with losses to Broncos,49ers,Bengals,Texans, and Titans

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

IMO  we  lose to Denver in a close one - lose to the 49ers -  lose to Seattle -  we lose 1 game to the Texans - maybe lose 1 to either the Bengals or Rams Jeff Fisher has always given the Colts problems as a Titans coach  . And finish 11-5  winning the AFC South . Last year I felt 8-8 was possible . The Blue Monster is taking shape here in Indy & its gonna take back the AFC South with a vengeance .

[TKnight24]

5-1 in division play this year. The Jags are not getting lucky again. Already swept the Titans so they're no concern. I would say 6-0 but I'm sure the Texans wouldn't let us sweep them. At least I hope they wouldn't cause then we'd really be taking the south back which is so rightfully ours

[BOTT]

I disagree with that being interesting

[Ja'Crispy]

I know it's Bleacher Report but I don't want any overhyping or crazy high expectations. Even with Peyton 14 wins was tough to reach, with a few exceptions of course. Is it possible? Sure. It's just a lot to ask of a team that is still young and finding its identity. I'm looking for 11 again

[Tark The Shark]

I love that BR is predicting us to win 14 games.

 

However I don't think we win against Seattle or Denver, even Cincinatti. I think we stay even keel at 11-5.

[Superman]

I know it's Bleacher Report but I don't want any overhyping or crazy high expectations. Even with Peyton 14 wins was tough to reach, with a few exceptions of course. Is it possible? Sure. It's just a lot to ask of a team that is still young and finding its identity. I'm looking for 11 again

 

I'd put the over/under at 9.5 wins right now. I think 14 wins is an outrageous prediction.

 

It's weird because last year's success was so anti-typical for a young team. No one would have expected us to have such a good record in close games, even against bad and mediocre teams. Usually a team with the limitations we had -- young starters all over the place, a rookie head coach, an interim head coach, and a makeshift defense -- doesn't win close games, period. Much less rack up come from behind victories like we did. The only comeback I remember from last season that was more impressive than our Lions and Packers comebacks was the Broncos coming back on the Chargers, and that's one of the best quarterbacks of all time on a veteran team. I think it's safe to say that emotion triggered a lot of our success, and that makes it hard to project what kind of success we'll have in the future.

 

In my mind, we were a year or two ahead of schedule last season, winning 11 games and making the playoffs. It's not unheard of, but it is rare. So, from this point forward, do we keep building on the foundation we built last year, or do we have to wait while we fill in some of the holes? If we have a more complete roster this year, but less magic, isn't that good enough for us to have another 10+ win season and compete for a playoff spot? I don't think it's a reasonable assumption to say that having a better and more complete team is going to translate into winning more games. We won a lot of games last season that we had no business winning.

[Malakai432]

14 wins would be insane. Most likely we will lose a game or so that we should win and win a game or two we should lose.

[willysp]

I think a monkey with a schedule and a crayon would be about as accurate as BR.  

[Qwiz]

I think a monkey with a schedule and a crayon would be about as accurate as BR.  

[a06cc]

We have a new offense installed. Defense has added players. Going to be a tricky season because no game is a guaranteed win. Doesn't matter who we play. Can't predict how many we win until a see final roster. I was right about how many games we'd win based off of that last year. Go and check my post stats lol

[Smonroe]

Anyone ever see "Big Fan"? It's about this nerdy guy played by Patton Oswald who is obsessed with the NY Giants. He gets beat up by one of the Giant players, but refuses to press charges. Even then, the Giants can do no wrong. It's a pretty sad depiction of a fan who doesn't let reality get in the way of his obsession.

I think he may have written that article.

[jride21]

BR shouldn't be allowed to make these predictions. Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks, Texans, Bengals. Improved Titans and Rams teams can give us a run if they are coming off a bye. 14-2 is not something to expect

[Susie Q]

I think a monkey with a schedule and a crayon would be about as accurate as BR.  

:monkeydance: :monkeydance:      Thanks QwizBoy made my day for sure. 

[Fx Stryker]

We start 10-0? I don't think so.

 

Unless that isn't the schedule in order.

[Qwiz]

:monkeydance: :monkeydance:      Thanks QwizBoy made my day for sure. 

 You're welcome, glad to help!

[Superman]

We start 10-0? I don't think so.

 

Unless that isn't the schedule in order.

 

The schedule hasn't been released yet, so no, it's not in order.

[BPM_Colt]

We could all write for BR... But I will say 10-6 or 11-5

[willysp]

I think a monkey with a schedule and a crayon would be about as accurate as BR.  

 

LOL - that is an awesome pic.  I will steal it and use it somewhere/ someday! 

[Deathiltis]

Set the bar fairly low, then you'll be happier as the season goes on. 10-6

[throwing BBZ]

Article was written in January. phooey

[ColtsBlueFL]

Last year i predicted we would go 10-6 and we went 11-5. This year i think will go 11-5 with losses to Broncos,49ers,Bengals,Texans, and Titans

I agree with this, and maybe your prediction will work out similarly and we sneak one of those to got 12-4.  We're used to that scenario.  

[colts_100nascar17fan]

14-2 would be great but prolly not realistic unless we are injury  free and the sun moon and stars align just right. 11-5 i believe cuz u always have 2 stupid losses in a season usually,but i think we only loss 1 in division and that to the texans in houston, jax,tenn will still suck like always! lose to seattle,sf,denver,houston and 1 stupid loss to someone,the denver game will go either way-mayb win that one.

[mystrymaster]

The Jags?

 

Yeah division game and strange things happen in division.