Jacksonville (+ 11.5) at Indianapolis (12-28-13)

[oldunclemark]

The spread is high....over-under at 45

 

 

.....Seems obvious here..Colts to win..Jax to cover

 

...Colts are not high scoring but the 'D' has risen the last 2 weeks..

 

Jax surged a little but now they have the bags packed.

 

Still.... Division rematches tends to be closer than the first meeting.

 

..and the Colts will hold out (or pull out) anybody who's hurt

 

Jax and the under

[tahuyaman]

The Jags have no chance.  Zero, zip nada.

[CR91]

We hasn't beaten the jags at home since 2010. Hm

[oldunclemark]

The Jags have no chance.  Zero, zip nada.

remember tahu,,.its the Colts

 

 

.....we are No.1 in unpredictable

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

This is actually a game I don't see as a trap game. I think we come out strong and cover the spread

[MaoBerry]

The spread is too high. I don't think we cover 11+. I think we win 27-17, with a plus 10+.

[tahuyaman]

The spread is too high. I don't think we cover 11+. I think we win 27-17, with a plus 10+.

I think the spread is probaly fairly close.  Half the Jags players have vacation plans already made. 

[MaoBerry]

I think the spread is probaly fairly close.  Half the Jags players have vacation plans already made. 

 

 

The jags always play us tough (division game), even though they stink. Its not a gimme game for us, but i still project a win.

[tahuyaman]

The jags always play us tough (division game), even though they stink. Its not a gimme game for us, but i still project a win.

I just think the Jags have nothing to play for, so they are just going to try and get through the game injury free.  Like I said..... vacation plans are made.

[MaoBerry]

I just think the Jags have nothing to play for, so they are just going to try and get through the game injury free.  Like I said..... vacation plans are made.

 

 

I bet on these games alot (always on the colts) and i'm not betting for us to cover 11+ this week. I'm only doing a pick'em type bet.

[tahuyaman]

I bet on these games alot (always on the colts) and i'm not betting for us to cover 11+ this week. I'm only doing a pick'em type bet.

I'd bet the Colts cover the spread.

[braveheartcolt]

This is actually a game I don't see as a trap game. I think we come out strong and cover the spread

No such thing as a trap game. You win or you lose (or very occasionally tie).

[oldunclemark]

I think the spread is probaly fairly close.  Half the Jags players have vacation plans already made. 

But the Colts consistently play down to the level of weaker teams....all year

[tahuyaman]

But the Colts consistently play down to the level of weaker teams....all year

Not in this case.

[chrisfarley]

remember, the Jags have beat us when they shouldn't have in the past.  The ire of peyton manning is when the guy that used to coach the Broncos & Falcons, Dan Reeves' daughter's husband kicked that blankety blank field goal against us at home and beat us.  forgot his name but he hurt my feelings and i hope it wasn't josh scobbee or something like that cause i hate that name too.... lol

[Superman]

The jags always play us tough (division game), even though they stink. Its not a gimme game for us, but i still project a win.

We beat them 37-3 in their place. If there's ever been a spread I expect us to cover, it's this one.

[ricker182]

The spread is high but rightfully so.

The Jags have absolutely nothing to play for except for better draft picks.

Colts will cover easily.

[WastedColt]

I think we win by 14. MJD is having an off year and our DBs should be able to cover their receivers without too much trouble

[Warhorse]

I just think the Jags have nothing to play for, so they are just going to try and get through the game injury free.  Like I said..... vacation plans are made.

I disagree. Most every man on that team will be playing his hind end off for a job next season.

[Dark Superman]

Bring in Hasselbeck!

[tahuyaman]

I disagree. Most every man on that team will be playing his hind end off for a job next season.

This is the 17th week of the season.  The coaching staff knows what each player is all about by now.  I just don't see the Jags playiong an inspired game.  I see a romp in this one. 

[Stephen]

This is jags superbowl they will play us tough

[tahuyaman]

This is jags superbowl they will play us tough

Believe me, the Jaguar players are not looking at this game as "their superbowl"  They are looking at it as the last game of a disappointing season.  They just want to get this season over with and go on vacation, recharge the batteries and start again next season.

[Creekside]

In the Manning era it was 12-4 year after year after year...Looks like now it will be 11-5 year after year. Ok....I guess.....

[sfergson727]

We will see if our tendency to play down to our competition continues.......

[IndyFan93]

I really hope you guys are right and we pull off an easy win. It would be nice to go into the playoffs with a 3 game winning streak and some good momentum. But I get more worried about games like this when everyone expects us to win than I do when we play a team that is supposed to be better than us. I know it sounds dumb but I'm more worried about this game than I was about playing in KC. The jags have a history of upsetting us in our house. However, I do like the way both the offense and defense has stepped up these last few games, so if we can keep it up it should be an easy win. You just never know which team is going to show up, and that's what worries me.

 

I'm keeping faith that this team has finally found its rhythm after losing Reggie. Our young receivers are stepping up and taking some of the pressure off of Luck and Hilton. The offensive line isn't spectacular, but they have played much better the last few games and have given Luck more time to step up and make good throws. If some of our guards can get healthy I think the oline will get even better. The defense has looked great the last couple games too. It seems like the Colts are starting to get hot at just the right time. We just need to finish out strong this last game of the reg season, and carry the momentum into the post season. If we can do that I think we have a good shot at making a deep run in the playoffs. GO COLTS!!

[MaoBerry]

We beat them 37-3 in their place. If there's ever been a spread I expect us to cover, it's this one.

 

 

I don't see it. I still pick the colts, but only by 9 or 10.

Edited December 26, 2013 by Superman
removed gambling references

[Steamboat_Shaun]

The only way the Jags win is if MJD goes berzerk. If the Colts contain him and force them to throw, it'll be a blow out.

[tahuyaman]

I don't see it. I still pick the colts, but only by 9 or 10.

The Colts should have at least a ten point lead in the first quarter. I don't see any way the Jags beat the spread in this one.

[CanuckColt]

I hate division games.  I just hope the players are ready to play the game and not going out for a stroll.

This is where the head coach earns his money and job...make sure the team is ready to play...so far, Coach Chuck has checkered results in getting his team prepared.  Arians always had the guys ready to play the game.

 

...I just hope the Jags don't score early and often and we have to observe at that stupid, bewildered, confused look on Coach Chuck's face.

[oldunclemark]

Early Saturday..the spread was up to 12...seems too high

[JustAColtsFan]

Those Jag fans a strange bunch?!?!  I just checked out their forum and the "Official Colt Vs Jags thread.  There was little to no discussion of the game - guess they have packed their bags for vacation as well!

[Superman]

I hate division games. I just hope the players are ready to play the game and not going out for a stroll.

This is where the head coach earns his money and job...make sure the team is ready to play...so far, Coach Chuck has checkered results in getting his team prepared. Arians always had the guys ready to play the game.

...I just hope the Jags don't score early and often and we have to observe at that stupid, bewildered, confused look on Coach Chuck's face.

You comin back here anytime soon?

[SkyBane]

Those Jag fans a strange bunch?!?! I just checked out their forum and the "Official Colt Vs Jags thread. There was little to no discussion of the game - guess they have packed their bags for vacation as well!

Most Jags fans were on the tank for Teddy bandwagon. When that ship sailed with their sweep of the Texans, many tore up their racing slips and stopped caring.

[jvan1973]

I hate division games. I just hope the players are ready to play the game and not going out for a stroll.

This is where the head coach earns his money and job...make sure the team is ready to play...so far, Coach Chuck has checkered results in getting his team prepared. Arians always had the guys ready to play the game.

...I just hope the Jags don't score early and often and we have to observe at that stupid, bewildered, confused look on Coach Chuck's face.

i guess you missed the pats game last year

[Superman]

i guess you missed the pats game last year

 

Or the Jets game. 

[oldunclemark]

The Colts should have at least a ten point lead in the first quarter. I don't see any way the Jags beat the spread in this one.

You said it,  T-man

 

You are a prophet for profit

[GoColts8818]

Early Saturday..the spread was up to 12...seems too high

turned out not to be high enough.