Casey not expected to play vs colts. Mariota's playing status in question

[CR91]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/24/titans-dont-expect-to-have-jurrell-casey-against-colts/

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/24/vrabel-on-mariota-well-see-what-he-can-do-at-practice/

[AZColt11]

Oh my!  That is a huge HUGE loss for them.  Titans have struggled more against the run compared to the last few years and he was probably their best run stopper.  I would think we can get some room for Mack & Co. and take some pressure off of Luck and then open up the downfield lanes as the game wears on.

[Solon]

Yes Yes 

 

[ColtsBlitz]

Their Pro Bowl DL is out? Sucks for them!

 

What about our injuries though? Who should be back by that game? Could Kelly and Glowinski come back?

[PeterBowman]

Casey was put on ir

[CR91]

4 minutes ago, ColtsBlitz said:

Their Pro Bowl DL is out? Sucks for them!

 

What about our injuries though? Who should be back by that game? Could Kelly and Glowinski come back?

 

Glowinski probably. Not sure about Kelly. Depends how serious the neck injury is. I wouldnt be surprised if hes out

[CR91]

Titans signed a QB. Telling sign?

[BlueCollarColts]

Casey being out is a big deal. Hopefully Mack and the running game can gash them. If Mack is running the ball well, our offense is borderline unstoppable.

 

 

[aaron11]

10 minutes ago, CR91 said:

Titans signed a QB. Telling sign?

they pretty much had to do that with MM being questionable.  i think they dont know if he will play or not so they had to cover that base if he doesnt 

[coltfaninnewyork]

I say he plays

[krunk]

They will probably sell Mariota as a game time decision all week and then pronounce him out.

[CR91]

3 minutes ago, coltfaninnewyork said:

I say he plays

 

Even if he does, he'll be limited

[Smonroe]

5 minutes ago, CR91 said:

 

Even if he does, he'll be limited

 

I hope he does (Mariota), he hasn’t been a factor in their wins as far as I can tell.  

 

Casey going to IR is a tough pill for them.  I’d rather both teams be at full strength.   

[CR91]

7 minutes ago, Smonroe said:

 

I hope he does (Mariota), he hasn’t been a factor in their wins as far as I can tell.  

 

Casey going to IR is a tough pill for them.  I’d rather both teams be at full strength.   

 

I feel like if we control their run game, we'll be fine. 

[horseshoecrabs]

Derrick Henry, should be a focal point in limiting his production, and making their QB beat us through the Air, and not controlling the game from the ground.

[Smonroe]

7 minutes ago, CR91 said:

 

I feel like if we control their run game, we'll be fine. 

 

That’s been the game plan, no reason to change it now.

 

I admit getting frustrated when the other team is seemingly competing every short pass, but I understand the concept.  

 

Shut down the run, make their QB try to beat you.  Don’t let them get behind you.  

[gspdx]

28 minutes ago, Smonroe said:

Casey going to IR is a tough pill for them.  I’d rather both teams be at full strength.   

 

No teams are at full strength this time of year.  You have to play and win with what you have.

[tweezy32]

Not much of a difference for us anyways we smashed them while he was playing.  Just need to go there and play our game and we will smash them again if we play our game

[DraftMaster]

10 minutes ago, Smonroe said:

 

That’s been the game plan, no reason to change it now.

 

I admit getting frustrated when the other team is seemingly competing every short pass, but I understand the concept.  

 

Shut down the run, make their QB try to beat you.  Don’t let them get behind you.  

It's why the Colts haven't been blown out this year. We limit the big plays. The downfall is long-methodical drives for our opponents. The Colts need to go all out against the Titans this week if they want this playoff spot. Whoever wants it more will win.

[richard pallo]

6 hours ago, BlueCollarColts said:

Casey being out is a big deal. Hopefully Mack and the running game can gash them. If Mack is running the ball well, our offense is borderline unstoppable.

 

 

I thought our game plan against the Giants would be to run at their weak run defense.  Instead we came out and started throwing the ball right from the get go.  Three passes in a row to start the game.  Then punt.  The running game never really got going.  Who knows what the coaches will dial up this week.  

[DrLuck]

5 hours ago, DraftMaster said:

It's why the Colts haven't been blown out this year. We limit the big plays. The downfall is long-methodical drives for our opponents. The Colts need to go all out against the Titans this week if they want this playoff spot. Whoever wants it more will win.

Totally disagree. These are pro athletes fighting for a playoff spot. They both want it bad. It will come down to game planning, adjustments, execution, and talent like most NFL games do.

[coming on strong]

its not just casey look at their injured reserve list and injury report from last week their defense and offensive line are really banged up and tight end walker is on ir and best corner and best pass rusher could be out

[CR91]

54 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

I thought our game plan against the Giants would be to run at their weak run defense.  Instead we came out and started throwing the ball right from the get go.  Three passes in a row to start the game.  Then punt.  The running game never really got going.  Who knows what the coaches will dial up this week.  

 

The giants had a stack box look on basically every down and they blitzed from that stack box which is why we threw a lot.

[chrisfarley]

mariota said his arm was feeling better.  i'd like it better if he played...at times, he's worse than bortles (when pocket passing)

[colt18]

I'm very comfortable in this game. 

 

If Mariota plays, I expect him our defense to rattle him. I think he's a fine young QB but we could handle him on his best day, and he won't be at his best only 1 week removed from a reoccurring injury. 

 

If Mariota doesn't play, the passing game is not a threat. 

 

Either way, their offense runs through Henry. I'm very encouraged based on the defensive performance on Saquon. Stop the run game, make them pass. Take advantage of mistakes. Our offense runs through Luck, and even without Kelly/Ebron I think Mack can feast. 

 

I feel good about this game.

[horseshoecrabs]

I feel limiting Derrick Henry getting on an early  tear, is our best bet on winning this game. Also if we can get  a early lead will help limit his production, hopefully.