2023 Game #15: Colts @ Falcons, Sunday, December 24th, 1PM EST

[colts89]

8 minutes ago, bluephantom87 said:

This is why I wanted Ridder to play... I knew Heinicke would provide the spark because he plays like the retired Fitzpatrick and the Colts have a habit of making backup qbs look like HOFs. Pittman being out REALLY hurt the passing game. This is the game in which Pierce SHOULD be our Tee Higgins as a high draft pick!! Our receiver room needs a couple more EXPLOSIVE ones....

Yeah this game sealed the deal for me on Pierce... He probably won't get cut, but I can't see how Steichen doesn't get Ballard to find him a reliable WR2 to replace him this off-season.

 

If the only thing he provides is a distraction plus run blocking, he's a WR4 at best.

[chickenMan]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I think you are right because we own the tiebreaker over the Steelers and Texans who own it over the Bengals, so if the Colts, Steelers, Texans and Bengals are all 8-7. Colts get the tiebreaker due to common opponent wins and Conference record. Bengals beating us head to head goes out the window because of the 4-way tie.

If we lose today, the bigger loss is the chance to keep with the Jags for the AFCS

[MB-ColtsFan]

1 minute ago, SR711 said:

Amazing! You actually blitz and Henieke had to get rid of the ball faster than he wanted resulting in an errant pass.

 

Good thing that Bradley waited till we are down 13 with 9 min left to try something different 

Well, I guess I now can't say he didn't change his plans

[GoColts8818]

Just now, Zoltan said:

Well I think our offense finally just had to many injuries at key positions to be effective finally. The Falcons have sold out against the run, and without Pittman Minshew just can’t pass enough to beat them through the air. 

Yeah the Falcons pretty much said if you beat us with Pierce and Downs we will tip our cap to you and the Colts couldn’t do it.  We’ve seen this script before, frankly it was what we saw during the losing the streak until Minshew started using Pittman to throw teams out of it.  Offense has to extend Pittman and find another WR this year.  Pierce just isn’t the guy.

[Lancer1]

It's 36-7 in Houston.

[chad72]

Not today. Now they’re playing soft versus the run moving forward. Just call an RB screen with lots of blocking. Prayers from now onwards 

[JediXMan]

we not see if AP can draw a DPI call?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

3 minutes ago, w87r said:

Browns 1st and GL from the 1 up 21.

That’s the only saving grace today.

[Happy2BeHere]

Exactly proves why gus is an absolute *. 100 defensive plays over and over that don’t work rushing only 4 and then down 2 scores with 8 minutes left he decides oh I better change it up.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, chickenMan said:

If we lose today, the bigger loss is the chance to keep with the Jags for the AFCS

That is true. I was getting greedy and wanted the division there for a minute  . As long as we get in, that would still be good season. Bengals still have to play at KC as well.

[Dobbinblitz]

Why wait until you are down double digits in the 4th qtr. to mix up your pressure defense; after doing next to nothing with your front four for 3 1/2 qtrs.

[NFLfan]

1 minute ago, chickenMan said:

If we lose today, the bigger loss is the chance to keep with the Jags for the AFCS

 

Hopefully the Bucs beat the Jags today. Very possible.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

We are in trouble next week if Pittman can’t play.

[Shive]

Just now, #12. said:

They need to go up tempo.

They really do. Minshew needs to get into a rhythm.

[chad72]

Why doesn’t Pierce go full throttle?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Does Steichen not know how to call some quick hitters 

[compuls1v3]

Dang....just barely over thrown.  So close.

[a06cc]

Minshew isn’t turning into Peyton Manning overnight 🤣

[MB-ColtsFan]

Ball game

[chickenMan]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

That is true. I was getting greedy and wanted the division there for a minute  . As long as we get in, that would still be good season. Bengals still have to play at KC as well.

The Jags are very flawed and can’t get out of their own way, and the Texans are probably still a year away from making real noise. This is a golden opportunity to take the South, and we’re not taking it. It’s not greedy to want this team to take advantage of a prime opportunity against a weaker team.

[richard pallo]

Just now, chad72 said:

Why doesn’t Pierce go full throttle?

Pierce is a jag.

[Smoke317]

8 minutes ago, Shive said:

I've noticed that. It looks like he's off timing, then has tried to fire it in to make up for it, but the WR isn't ready for the pass when it's getting there. All in line with him panicking when there's no pressure.

Sometimes you have to hit that back step and trust the pocket and throw it into that window. I think it’s hard for him to see over the line to hit those throws over the middle. Everything sails on him so he doesn’t even bother attempting them. 

[chickenMan]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

Hopefully the Bucs beat the Jags today. Very possible.

I hope so

[chad72]

2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

That is true. I was getting greedy and wanted the division there for a minute  . As long as we get in, that would still be good season. Bengals still have to play at KC as well.

Like I said before, I’m not worried about Bengals 

 

Raiders and then the last game vs Stroud will be all we need for the AFC tie breakers to be in our favor 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

We are in trouble next week if Pittman can’t play.

He will play next week. He actually got cleared this week. 

[Yoshinator]

It's over.

[a06cc]

Game isn’t on Gus. Offense sucks 

[coming on strong]

this team stinks

[MB-ColtsFan]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

He will play next week. He actually got cleared this week. 

But then developed symptoms, so he's back to square one.

[JediXMan]

Just now, a06cc said:

Game isn’t on Gus. Offense sucks 

 

Pittman is are only consistent WR.

[Lancer1]

2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

That is true. I was getting greedy and wanted the division there for a minute  . As long as we get in, that would still be good season. Bengals still have to play at KC as well.

We could still get the division, we'd just need the Jags to lose 2 of their remaining 3 and we can't  lose again.

[IndySouthsider]

Way to show out Colts. Probably should just be satisfied being in the hunt to the end. Easy schedule and all.

[IinD]

Straight up domination...

 

[ColtStrong2013]

Just now, a06cc said:

Game isn’t on Gus. Offense sucks 

offense is very limited with Minshew as it is. You take away his crutch in Pittman, and what you see today is what you get. 

[GoColts8818]

Just now, chad72 said:

Like I said before, I’m not worried about Bengals 

Keep your eyes on the Broncos.  They could be the spoiler.

[#12.]

I was thinking, okay, we need a good move-the-chains type drive.  

 

Either that or try to go 40 yards down the field on 3 straight plays.

[SwedishColt]

This game has proven how important Pitt is to this offense. He May not be the flashiest receiver but our offense currently goes through him almost exclusively. 

[chickenMan]

People still have doubts about AR, and I understand why, but I for one cannot wait to get him back. Minshew’s limitations are obvious and he’s hit his ceiling with us; we need our high-upside prospect back next year.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, chickenMan said:

The Jags are very flawed and can’t get out of their own way, and the Texans are probably still a year away from making real noise. This is a golden opportunity to take the South, and we’re not taking it. It’s not greedy to want this team to take advantage of a prime opportunity against a weaker team.

I say greedy because when we were 3-5 and were swept by the Jags, nobody thought we even had a chance at the division. 

[chad72]

Just now, GoColts8818 said:

Keep your eyes on the Broncos.  They could be the spoiler.

We have AFC tie breaker against them too