can luck beat the patriots in 2014?

[Dustin]

As were the Broncos and Seattle. Seattle was missing both its Off tackles & others and rumbled on us. SF had serious injuries.

 

You have to be the only poster I know who makes excuses for wins. 

[oldunclemark]

In his first two games versus patriots he has 7 interceptions and both were played in new England. The third will be played at home.

Don't obcess on interceptions...Skip..therer;s nothing special about NW that caused those totals

 

...We trailed most of the way in both games....

 

..whenyou fall behind early and trail...you do throw more INTs..

 

Indy should win over NE In Indianapolis

[Gavin]

No...But the team can

[Dark Superman]

[Kimberly Lynn French]

Andrew Luck and The Indianapolis Colts Can beat The Patriots...physical and mental preparation is a key factor...

[GwinnettColt]

It depends on the Defense and the Interior O-line. 

 

Yes, they can beat the Patriots.  There was a time in the third quarter where the game could have gone our way....until the interception which they scored afterwards.  After that, the game was out of reach.

[thedude]

I don't think Luck can beat the pats, but combined with the other ten dudes on offense and a decent showing by the defense, I'd say the Colts have a good chance. But then, what do I know?

[sweetsurrender]

The off-season just began. Who knows what both teams will look like come Sept. At this point he is 0-2 with 7 picks vs them so I would not feel confident about a victory.

[Warhawk]

Isn't the applicable question whether the Colts can beat the Pats, rather than just whether Luck can beat the Pats?

 

Um, sure.  We're pretty good.  Not sure we'll be favored, even at home, but that's nothing new really.

[OffensivelyPC]

Let's get through the offseason first.

[rittdk01]

As were the Broncos and Seattle. Seattle was missing both its Off tackles & others and rumbled on us. SF had serious injuries.

undercover troll u are obvious

[AntonMcG]

Teams do not usually play against individuals.

[crazycolt1]

Kind of a useless question. Colts beat both of the super bowl teams last season. Anything can and normally does, that's why the games are played. I will refrain from making any speculations till I see if any improvements are made on the offensive line this up coming season. I think Luck has the ability to beat any team if he can get the time to actually read the defenses he faces without being hit and chased out of the pocket.

[sweetsurrender]

Kind of a useless question. Colts beat both of the super bowl teams last season. Anything can and normally does, that's why the games are played. I will refrain from making any speculations till I see if any improvements are made on the offensive line this up coming season. I think Luck has the ability to beat any team if he can get the time to actually read the defenses he faces without being hit and chased out of the pocket.

I keep seeing this same thing about Luck having a bad Oline and being chased. He was the 18th most sacked QB last year. 

[BrentMc11]

Teams do not usually play against individuals.

Because there are I's in individuals...  Three of them...no team there.  Lets not be silly and buy a vowel either.

 

Pat and Vanna...where are ya?

 

[crazycolt1]

I keep seeing this same thing about Luck having a bad Oline and being chased. He was the 18th most sacked QB last year. 

Being statistically the 18th most sacked does not show how many sacks Luck himself avoided by his ability and strength getting away from defenders. It is an obvious conclusion if Luck gets the time to read and go through his progressions his numbers will go up and his interceptions will go down. It don't take an expert to see that the offensive line was less than average with Luck being under constant pressure and the lack of decent run blocking. Had Luck not been so good at avoiding the rush he very well could have lead the league in sacks. The problem with stats is it don't tell or show the big picture or the real truth. 

[sweetsurrender]

Being statistically the 18th most sacked does not show how many sacks Luck himself avoided by his ability and strength getting away from defenders. It is an obvious conclusion if Luck gets the time to read and go through his progressions his numbers will go up and his interceptions will go down. It don't take an expert to see that the offensive line was less than average with Luck being under constant pressure and the lack of decent run blocking. Had Luck not been so good at avoiding the rush he very well could have lead the league in sacks. The problem with stats is it don't tell or show the big picture or the real truth. 

Ok, I see what you are saying but he also tends to hold the ball as well which causes the pressure.

[ColtsBTM12]

There is absolutely no way.