winds could gust up to 50mph.

[Stephen]

Its going to be a messy game.

[Cynjin]

Winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 will definitely effect the passing game, short passes will probably still be alright.  The Colts will need to step up their run game D.

[Shane Bond]

More bad weather, better for Colts.

 

Andrew Luck can run like Colin and Russell.

[MaoBerry]

Andrew needs to run more, its that simple.

[King Colt]

No kicking game and no long balls.

[amfootball]

Andrew needs to run more, its that simple.

Dangerous strategy for getting hum hurt. Pats D will be keyed on him anyways.

[MaoBerry]

Dangerous strategy for getting hum hurt. Pats D will be keyed on him anyways.

scared?...shakin‘ like a leaf on a tree. Its almost game time sweety pants.

[fatboy]

Brady doesn't throw long, down field passes. His forte is YAC after a five yard pass. However this is a great opportunity for Trich who has done quite well catching out of the backfield. I though Alex Smith running the ball was dangerous strategy too, until we proved we could barely contain him!

[Dark Superman]

Luck is the future of this league..

[Restored]

Dangerous strategy for getting hum hurt. Pats D will be keyed on him anyways.

Lol Luck is bigger than some LBs and knows how to slide.

[JustAColtsFan]

Dangerous strategy for getting hum hurt. Pats D will be keyed on him anyways.

You don't think every team we have played this year were "KEYED" on him.  It will not matter :pass:

[amfootball]

You don't think every team we have played this year were "KEYED" on him.  It will not matter :pass:

You haven't played the hoodie yet... ;)

[Chucklez]

You haven't played the hoodie yet... ;)

You haven't played the neck beard yet

[Day at the Hilton]

No kicking game and no long balls.

Definitely this. We are gonna need to run the ball well and use dumpoffs. Probably go for it on a lot of fourth downs

[TKnight24]

So in other words, we should send out our run blocking offensive line?

Castonzo-Thornton/Nixon-McGlynn-Nixon/Thornton-Cherilus

[azcolt]

The day sets up perfectly for a TRich breakout game.

[JustAColtsFan]

You haven't played the neck beard yet

Well they did - but that was Neck Beard 1.0 this is Neck Beard 2.0.  :thmsup:

[JustAColtsFan]

The weather is so crazy right now I am not even thinking too much about it just yet.  Last weekend they were predicting a major snow storm for the Bengals game and the sun was out for part of it.  The weather will be what it will be at 8:15PM.

[Coltsfan31415]

Im Sure the Patriots are gonna have a little more trouble. As long as we win, I'm good. Anyone in Pensalvania, Maryland or delaware?

[Smonroe]

The weather is so crazy right now I am not even thinking too much about it just yet.  Last weekend they were predicting a major snow storm for the Bengals game and the sun was out for part of it.  The weather will be what it will be at 8:15PM.

That's right. The cold doesn't really make a difference, neither does normal rain or snow. High winds changes everything, but there's no use worrying about it until game time.

Most weathermen have trouble predicting the weather as it is when they look out the window. That's why it's always "a chance of..." In front of their predictions.

[Flying Elvis]

We played a similar game in Buffalo in 2008. It was crazy. Matt Cassel only threw 8 passes. They had to keep straightening the goal posts. The kicking game was an adventure. This NFL video gives you an idea of what might be in store for tonight.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/new-england-patriots/09000d5d80db35c1/NFL-GameDay-Scoreboard-Patriots-vs-Bills-highlights

[Cynjin]

We played a similar game in Buffalo in 2008. It was crazy. Matt Cassel only threw 8 passes. They had to keep straightening the goal posts. The kicking game was an adventure. This NFL video gives you an idea of what might be in store for tonight.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/new-england-patriots/09000d5d80db35c1/NFL-GameDay-Scoreboard-Patriots-vs-Bills-highlights

 

Wow, that was crazy.  I did not remember that game.  Those field goal attempts were wild.

[Flying Elvis]

Wow, that was crazy.  I did not remember that game.  Those field goal attempts were wild.

I think having a QB that can run will be an advantage. I kinda wish we still had Matt Cassel. Kinda.

[Cynjin]

I think having a QB that can run will be an advantage. I kinda wish we still had Matt Cassel. Kinda.

 

Somehow, I think trading Cassel and keeping Brady was the better option.

[ColtsHoosiersBB]

This game is going to be uglier than Tom Brady's baby pictures. I'm most worried that their

running and short passing game is a bit better than ours.

[Chucklez]

Well they did - but that was Neck Beard 1.0 this is Neck Beard 2.0.  :thmsup:

Andrew didnt have the neckbeard in his first year So no they havent!

[bap1331]

If a California team like the 49ers can do it in Lambeau so can the Colts

[Stephen]

after watching seahawks saints game which has alot of wind and rain to I could see one team getting blown out, but it depends on who takes care of football better. Punters will have issues to.

[open window]

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Boston+MA+USMA0046:1:US

[Ohio Colt]

terrible news

[GoColts8818]

after watching seahawks saints game which has alot of wind and rain to I could see one team getting blown out, but it depends on who takes care of football better. Punters will have issues to.

Yep.  Notice in the Seahawks game it's the dome guy who is struggling too.  Brady has a whole a career of playing in a stadium where weather is a regular issue.  Andrew really hasn't played in conditions like this in terms of the heavy wind and rain at the NFL level yet.  Also Payton just told Erin Andrews at half-time that the wind is causing all kinds of issues for Drew Brees.  If it's bothering Drew Brees we are dreaming a little bit to think it might not impact Luck or Brady for that matter.  This is a game the Colts can't afford to get down big in and try to rally throwing the ball like they did last week.  I think you are going to see both teams try to run the ball till the other stops it.  Whoever does a better job shutting down the ball and protecting the ball wins IMO. 

[Drew1023]

Has Luck ever played in a game with winds like this before? Does anyone know? I'm honestly curious.

[GoColts8818]

Has Luck ever played in a game with winds like this before? Does anyone know? I'm honestly curious.

Not like this at least not in the pros.  It was windy we when played at KC this year but I don't think it was this bad but that's still the game plan I would use.  Quick underneath passes with your shot here or there but mostly counting on your guys to make a play for you. 

[colts_100nascar17fan]

I will admit, I will be completely shocked if we play good and win this game in those conditions. I would of liked our chances with 50° and no rain with wind under 10mph

[Warhorse]

Fans = 

 

 

 

Luck =             :cool:

[Gramz]

Fans = 

 

 

 

Luck =             :cool:

 this is SO True    Love it.

[coltswho]

You haven't played the neck beard yet

No. We did. 59-24 Colts dreams end in Foxboro. Ask Pay-a-ton.

[GoColts8818]

Per Chap, in warms up Vinatieri just drilled 55 and 58 yarders back-to-back, then went to the other end of the stadium and hit 48, 53, and 58 yarders.  Sounds like Adam is "home."

[GoColts8818]

No. We did. 59-24 Colts dreams end in Foxboro. Ask Pay-a-ton.

If you are going to troll you might want to learn to spell pEyton's name right. 

[coltswho]

If you are going to troll you might want to learn to spell pEyton's name right. 

 

No. Call him Pay-a-ton. He robbed you championships by taking the maximum money and fielding bad defenses for a decade. Ask your drunk owner. He called him out.