Bears Colts predictions

[azcolt]

Paper bag time nears. DoLLLts.

[Dobbinblitz]

If there was ever a time to flip the time possession it should be this week. The Bears offense ranks 31st and averages 176 YPG. It would be great to see more snaps and opportunities for the Colts to establish some semblance of rhythm

[colts89]

Colts 24 - Bears 14

[krunk]

9 hours ago, CardiacColts said:

I am feeling optimistic for this game. The Bears have some talent, but they are currently in disarray as well. This is the best opportunity we are going to get here in the first few games to put a W on the board. I’m hoping we can make it count.
 

I can’t help but wonder if we have an accountability or culture problem on the team though. I’m praying we don’t have a culture problem. But I just came across a clip of EJ Speed, getting interviewed about how the run defense can improve, and his first response was to blame the O and say that putting some points on the board wouldn’t hurt. That left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. 

 

Really hoping that Shane can show us all that he’s the right guy to lead this team. But we may be at more of a tipping point than we realize.

Yeah I didn't like the comment either

[1959Colts]

9 hours ago, CardiacColts said:

 

... But I just came across a clip of EJ Speed, getting interviewed about how the run defense can improve, and his first response was to blame the O and say that putting some points on the board wouldn’t hurt. That left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth...

 

 

I watched the interview too, and thought it quite hypocritical, that Speed, coming off such an awful performance himself, would criticize the offense

[compuls1v3]

On 9/17/2024 at 3:56 PM, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Bears defense is really good. It gave them a chance to win Sunday. Colts need to get the offense going Sunday,

Bears D bailed Williams out week one.  I only wish the Colts could do the same for Richardson. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

15 minutes ago, compuls1v3 said:

Bears D bailed Williams out week one.  I only wish the Colts could do the same for Richardson. 

Yep the vets on this team need to step up.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Joel Erickson has some good stuff about how he thinks Dayo might be the guy to play for Buckner. Then Nate said he saw Dayo play some 3t couple series at 3t Sunday and they did shut it down a coupons times.

[2006Coltsbestever]

On 9/15/2024 at 4:35 PM, danlhart87 said:

Bears 13

Colts 16

Dan you never pick us lol. Are you trying reverse psycology . I am going Colts again because I can't see us going 0-3 and the Bears have struggled on offense. Colts win 24-17. 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

On 9/15/2024 at 4:50 PM, Old Man and the COLTS said:

Can we get an over under on rushing yards against us 

 

213

 

[Hammer]

No confidence in Richardson making the easy throws, consistently. Bears 24  Colts 13.

[shasta519]

Hate to do this because I really don't like picking big spreads in the NFL. But I think this is going to be like 31-17 CHI type of game, with 7-10 pts coming in Q4. 

[indyagent17]

You really have to wonder how many times we let teams run all over us before Ballard stops loving Bradley 

[Bearzzz]

Hey all, been a while. Not sure what to expect on Sunday, Bears offensive line has been horrible. I don't see them being in sync anytime soon. I think it'll be a close game with Colts winning at home.

[King Colt]

On Caleb Williams it was said of him last week "He was the best athlete on the team in college. Not so in the pros."

Chi is last in passing yards and last in yards per pass. They suck in rushing

Colts are last in stopping the rush and 31st against pass completion %.

Get out the paper sacks for this one and don't bother to cut out two holes,

I'll be fishin'

[Old Man and the COLTS]

12 hours ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

213

 

I’m gonna go lower 

[Mitch Connors]

I predict Caleb Williams wins rookie of the year off of this game. He'll have 77% completion, 265 yards, 3 TDs. 

Colts lose 24-13

[BeanDiasucci]

6 minutes ago, Mitch Connors said:

I predict Caleb Williams wins rookie of the year off of this game. He'll have 77% completion, 265 yards, 3 TDs. 

Colts lose 24-13

Man, I hope you're wrong. This is a game where our pass rush even without Latu should dominate the Bears' struggling offensive line. If we give up league-worst kind of numbers in the passing or running game again this week against their rookie QB and leading RB D'Andre Swift (2024 - 24 carries, 48 yards, 2.0 avg.), the Colts really should fire Bradley after the game. It might not help for this season, but the organization should show that it has standards. My expectation, though, is this a game where the Colts' offense and defense look better than last week. I think they'll do that.  

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

13 hours ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

213

 

'music playing in the break' - I say 212, I win, because you went over. 

[Lifetime Colt]

Trust in the Colts 34-24. This is the game they put it together, Downs is back, they move the chains, 4 receiver sets with AD and Pittman one one side and Downs and Pierce on the other, safety's will fold on one side or the other, creating one on ones. Run game, with JT/AR runs will flourish, TE's come back to the game plan when secondary is occupied and LB's are occupied with the RPO.

[Stephen]

16 hours ago, Hammer said:

No confidence in Richardson making the easy throws, consistently. Bears 24  Colts 13.

He will with downs there

[Dark Superman]

Bears 24 Colts 17

[bluephantom87]

On 9/18/2024 at 12:59 PM, CardiacColts said:

I am feeling optimistic for this game. The Bears have some talent, but they are currently in disarray as well. This is the best opportunity we are going to get here in the first few games to put a W on the board. I’m hoping we can make it count.
 

I can’t help but wonder if we have an accountability or culture problem on the team though. I’m praying we don’t have a culture problem. But I just came across a clip of EJ Speed, getting interviewed about how the run defense can improve, and his first response was to blame the O and say that putting some points on the board wouldn’t hurt. That left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. 

 

Really hoping that Shane can show us all that he’s the right guy to lead this team. But we may be at more of a tipping point than we realize.

 

Ahhh... the "great" EJ Speed from powerhouse Tarleton State!!! Another of Ballard's not good enough draftees. The two time SECOND team Division ll All - Lone Star Conference (LSC) player needs to pull that thumb and say hello to the reflection in the mirror instead of pointing his finger at the current lackluster version on our offense that has its own problems right now. Speed is one example of why this team has been stuck in mediocrity or below under Ballard's 8 yr reign because EJ is a starter that's not a difference maker. He's solid for his position but his limitations IMO land him on the serviceable tier.

 

Ballard's love for "his" mostly overall JAG type players has led to the continued wash and repeat fomula of doubling down with the resigning those said players (including the not so good at his job dc) for a team that guess what? Missed the playoffs again while having the luxury of nearly a last place schedule a season ago. This defense seems to always be what the doctor ordered for opposing qbs that have some type of issue coming in whether it's a backup, rookie or vet that's been struggling at the time. Hope I'm wrong but I think CW will finally have his coming out party and the Colts lose a close one to the Bears keeping the shoe winless but hey, "In Ballard we trust."

[holeymoley99]

I agree Downs coming back will jump start the lay ups for AR and let AD go back outside where he feels more comfortable. On D while Buck is a loss I think Stewart would have been a bigger loss because not sure Davis would be ready to fill Grove's shoes while I think Dayo and Tomi can at least perform (Bryan Ive given up on hope front office has as well). 

 

We played 3 linebackers 44% of the snaps last week selling out vs the run, expecting more of the same. Womack outsnapped Flowers but barely think it is a bigger disparity this week. Still would like to see David Long added from PS been here over 2 weeks now and should be ready.

 

Colts-27

Bears-17 

[Colt.45]

24-17 to the good guys

[JediXMan]

LMAO.

[Hooksalot]

On 9/18/2024 at 12:27 PM, RollerColt said:

It's a very real possibility. 

 

The Steichen teams hang in there with every opponent. 

 

I look back on the Andrew Luck days and still scratch my head when examining those blowout losses. If Andrew wasn't on the money that day, the entire team just laid over and died. 

 

Green Bay could've easily lost last week had we made the kick and sustained at least one or two more drives. 

 

I say it often, but football is just weird...

 

Giving up that amount of rushing yards in one half, let alone one quarter! We probably should've been losing like 35-0 at the half. 

Who cares is they hang in there.  That just means he cannot win close games.  Steichen's team loses a lot.  I could care less if they Hang in there.  We need wins and so far he has proven he has no idea how to win.  Especially close games.  No clue.

[RollerColt]

1 minute ago, Hooksalot said:

Who cares is they hang in there.  That just means he cannot win close games.  Steichen's team loses a lot.  I could care less if they Hang in there.  We need wins and so far he has proven he has no idea how to win.  Especially close games.  No clue.

 

... 

 

He won 9 games last year. 

 

You freaking act like we've gone 0-19 between last year and now. 

 

Dear. God.

 

[shasta519]

2 minutes ago, Hooksalot said:

Who cares is they hang in there.  That just means he cannot win close games.  Steichen's team loses a lot.  I could care less if they Hang in there.  We need wins and so far he has proven he has no idea how to win.  Especially close games.  No clue.

 

They were also playing GB with Malik Willis at QB. A good QB probably puts up close to 30 with that run game.

 

I don't really think either the HOU game or GB game were as close as the final score indicates. But that's football for you. 

[Hooksalot]

On 9/16/2024 at 11:31 PM, CoachLite said:

It's not that the Colts won't win, it's that the Colts don't know how to win. For years, the problem has been the same structural problem with the Colts. Ballard seems to have gone to the Grigson School of General Football Management (who must have learned from Matt Millen), and Steichen hasn't learned the lessons of Reich and Pagano. It doesn't matter who the people are if you don't know how to win the game.

Why do you say Ryan Grigson School of football Management.  Grigson was 52-34  Ballard is 54-60-1.  He cant hold the towel Ryan Grigson uses to wipe sweat off his face.  Ballard is a joke,

[Jason_]

11 minutes ago, Hooksalot said:

Why do you say Ryan Grigson School of football Management.  Grigson was 52-34  Ballard is 54-60-1.  He cant hold the towel Ryan Grigson uses to wipe sweat off his face.  Ballard is a joke,

 

you don't think that had anything at all to do with Andrew Luck, do you? 

 

[Jason_]

20 minutes ago, Hooksalot said:

Who cares is they hang in there.  That just means he cannot win close games.  Steichen's team loses a lot.  I could care less if they Hang in there.  We need wins and so far he has proven he has no idea how to win.  Especially close games.  No clue.

 

 

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Smith and Kelly are not practicing today. That  is probably clearly rest. But Pittman isn’t practicing so we will see on that. Would be weird for him to have a rest day. Especially when he hasn’t played well. He wasn’t on the injury report yesterday.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Not sure why they weren’t on the injury report yesterday. Maybe just bumps and bruises.

 

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Sounds like just every day bumps and bruises for those two.

[JediXMan]

 

[bluephantom87]

4 hours ago, JediXMan said:

LMAO.

 

Bryan is subpar regardless of where they try to hide him on the d-line so it wasn't going to look good anyway...

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

There will be no Pryor against Bryan. Jenkins has no status. For colts pittman and Latu have a Q status. Steichen did say he expects Pittman to play.

1 hour ago, bluephantom87 said:

 

Bryan is subpar regardless of where they try to hide him on the d-line so it wasn't going to look good anyway...

Wow that isn’t good.