Will the Colts make it to the big dance?

[compuls1v3]

I feel the Colts may make the playoffs do to their schedule,  but I'm not sure we win more than one playoff game, if any.  What are your thoughts?

[compuls1v3]

Mods I messed up.  I don't know how to make this poll multiple choice!  Will you please help me!

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I was 99% sure they would until bengals beat jags and bengals looked that good. Now I am not so sure. Sunday is big.

[Happy2BeHere]

Yea I didn’t want to have to answer #3 because I think they will be one and done unfortunately…but it said I had to answer #3 to submit so I just put 2 games but that contradicts question number 2…

[AwesomeAustin]

At a minimum they have to go 3-2 to make the playoffs. It’s doable but all these games will be tough to win. Either way I’m happy bc the Colts are playing meaningful football in December.  They have already exceeded expectations. About the only thing that would really bring the season down is going on a bad slide and finishing with a losing record. I don’t see that happening. Just going to enjoy these last 5 games and see what happens. 

[csmopar]

Honestly, it’s all on the table. That said, it is possible that we go 0-5 and miss the playoffs entirely, or we could go 3-2,  etc. I just don’t have a read on these other teams well enough to say how well match up

[TaylorStillTruckedYou]

No way NFL will allow that.  It will be us against the refs if we are fortunate enough to have that opportunity

[krunk]

I don't think about it that much bc I've mostly just been watching for enjoyment. I think we all know at some point the thing that will do us in for this year is the QB and the WR room. Also at some point the CB room will bite us against teams with a strong WR corps. It's possible we make the playoffs but it's hard for me to make a strong call on it. Minshew has done a good job but he has flaws.

[ColtsGermany]

I think we make it to the playoffs as No7 seed and be one and done.

All I hope there is,that we don't have to face the dolphins. This could be a massacre with our young secondary. But Ravens or Chiefs...well,we would at least put up a good fight where it will be thrilling till the end.

My 2 cents.

[John Hammonds]

I said no.

Watched this team too much.  I'm a little punch-drunk.  The next disappointment is just around the corner.  Whether it's another untimely fumble or another bad call.  It'll be something.  And I think we're not just going to need to win most of remaining games in order to make the playoffs.  We're probably going to have to win all of them.  Or, at least, all the AFC games.  We can lose the Atlanta game.

I hope we make it.  But "glass half empty" says that we win just enough to not get a good draft choice, but not enough to make the playoffs.

[John Waylon]

It’s going to be hard not to back our way in at this point with this cupcake of a schedule. 
 

But I fully expect to be bounced WC weekend. 

[NewColtsFan]

FWIW:

 

ESPN analytics puts the Colts chances at about 56 percent.   I think the Colts were 3rd most likely of 8 teams.   I believe the Colts were behind only Houston and Cleveland. 

[Mitch Connors]

33 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

FWIW:

 

ESPN analytics puts the Colts chances at about 56 percent.   I think the Colts were 3rd most likely of 8 teams.   I believe the Colts were behind only Houston and Cleveland. 

If that plays out that'd be 3 AFC South teams in the playoffs. Pretty good for a terrible division 🤪

[a06cc]

Our defense has cleaned up on 3rd downs. Lack of rush and safeties being out of position has flipped. Now everything is starting to click. We’ll see if they can sustain it 

[AustexColt]

They have accomplished alot more than what was expected. With AR returning and a solid draft we can plan on making the playoff next year. If however we make it to the playoff, it is adding frosting on the cake. I rather play down the expectation because next year looks very promising, especially with Shane Steichen. 

[Myles]

3 hours ago, AustexColt said:

They have accomplished alot more than what was expected. With AR returning and a solid draft we can plan on making the playoff next year. If however we make it to the playoff, it is adding frosting on the cake. I rather play down the expectation because next year looks very promising, especially with Shane Steichen. 

I mostly agree but AR is still a question mark.  While he brings different skills than Minshew, we don't know if he can make them work.   I hope so because the next couple seasons are dependent on him.

[coltsfan_canada]

Beginning of the season we were talking about 4 wins max and all Mock drafts had us picking in top 5 with Marvin Jr possibility with colts. I am so excited to be even in the position to be talking about playoffs race love it and that also with backup QB. Just mind blowing. 

[jemack]

😁 Not the Big Dance.

[2006Coltsbestever]

I voted Yes and Yes. I think we make the playoffs but will probably be 1 and done. Making the playoffs this season would be a great accomplishment and a good goal to reach. I am also glad AR at least got in 5 games of experience and learned a lot about the NFL. Going into next season, he won't feel like a wet behind the ears rookie and hopefully will learn how to stay healthy because of his experience's. 

[Smonroe]

Cincy has the best WRs we’ve faced.   If we can beat them, we should win at least 2 of the next 4.   
 

I’m guessing that gets us in.  
 

Lose Sunday, and I doubt we get in.  Houston is playing lights out.  

[SLILLINGTON10]

I feel if there was a year for a team without a superstar qb to make the dance it might be this year. Simply due to it being the year of a backup qb. Additionally,  JT will have fresh legs, coach calls the game to win (new to us), and our defense is starting to come together on the back end and grover being back will be huge. I wouldn't put my life savings on it... but why not us?

[4daUColts]

I cant believe joe flacco won another nfl game as quarterback. The guy was a statue 5 years ago. Lol

[Dingus McGirt]

The big dance is the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

[Dingus McGirt]

On 12/7/2023 at 6:11 PM, Myles said:

I mostly agree but AR is still a question mark.  While he brings different skills than Minshew, we don't know if he can make them work.   I hope so because the next couple seasons are dependent on him.

No. He isn’t.  JMO

[NFLfan]

On 12/6/2023 at 8:43 PM, compuls1v3 said:

Mods I messed up.  I don't know how to make this poll multiple choice!  Will you please help me!

 

I always thought of a multiple choice question as one where there is only one answer. On this site, "multiple choice" means one can select multiple choices (which makes sense). I just realized this yesterday.

 

For future polls, if you want someone to select just one option per question, do not check off "multiple choice". I edited it, but votes are in already. It seems that folks selected one choice per question. So all is good.

[Myles]

On 12/9/2023 at 8:06 PM, Dingus McGirt said:

No. He isn’t.  JMO

We disagree.  I do believe that AR is a question mark at this time.   Whether he can play well or stay healthy.  I hope so, but we do not know yet.  

[Mick J.]

I think 10-7 gets it done. 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

The money line earlier this week was if you bet $100 AGAINST  the colts making the playoffs you would get back $169..... a $69 profit. 

[Mighty Blue]

It's been so long since the Colts danced..."Ho, ho, ha, ha, ha! I say, "Finish Strong!"