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2023 Season, 17th game, Saturday, Jan. 6th, 2024


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  1. 1. Will JT break 100 yards rushing?

  2. 2. Will the Colts defense hold CJ Stroud to 2 or fewer TDs passed?

  3. 3. Who wins?

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Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

You have to have a better feel for the game. 

In pregame during warmups they establish a range they feel comfortable kicking at, if it is within that range you have to trust your kicker especially to take the lead. You can't decide if a play was good or not from hindsight.

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1 minute ago, Lancer1 said:

It was an attempt to take the lead, and a kick that is within Gay's range so I don't blame Shane for going for the points.

if gay was playing at a elite level i would agree .   the problem is gay has been bad the last couple weeks tons of misses , so attempting a 57 yard kick is a head scratcher

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Just now, GoColts8818 said:

It’s 57 yards.  It’s not like that was a give me.

No, I understand that, but it’s frustrating when the other guy who makes much less can nail a 50+ yarder. I’m fine with Gay, he’s a good kicker, but it’s hard to be too confident in him over 50.

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Just now, chickenMan said:

No, I understand that, but it’s frustrating when the other guy who makes much less can nail a 50+ yarder. I’m fine with Gay, he’s a good kicker, but it’s hard to be too confident in him over 50.

It’s hard to be too confident with any kicker from 57.  There is a huge difference in 51 vs 57 too.

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