Jets @ Indy

[Chronic Husker 85]

Looking for a good game, here. Jets are the Cinderella this year but Indy's defense, crowd noise, and Manning's game management are too much for them.

 

Colts 17 - 16.

[Ambroc 0]

Looking for a good game, here. Jets are the Cinderella this year but Indy's defense, crowd noise, and Manning's game management are too much for them.

 

Colts 17 - 16.

 

I'll bite.

 

Colts 38 - 10

 

Will not be close, and Indy fans will wonder: "We gave up the perfect season to prepare for the Ravens and Jets?"

[mzf5c5 0]

I'll bite.

 

Colts 38 - 10

 

Will not be close, and Indy fans will wonder: "We gave up the perfect season to prepare for the Ravens and Jets?"

 

Yes, but even if it was going through the Jets and Baltimore to get to the SB, those are two of the best defenses and running games in the league. I am surprised we didn't take many injuries against the Ravens, they always are hard hitting.

[FeelingMN 273]

I'll bite.

 

Colts 38 - 10

 

Will not be close, and Indy fans will wonder: "We gave up the perfect season to prepare for the Ravens and Jets?"

 

Of course, if they hadn't given up their perfect season, they could have faced New England and San Diego instead of Baltimore/NYJ.

 

The decision to take their foot off the gas week 16 has been ultra-succesful....not only did they rest guys down the stretch, they allowed for the easiest playoff path possible....playing both the 5th and 6th seeds for a chance at the SB....so hopefully Indy fans realize that.

 

Colts win 23-13

[berven 0]

If there is a merciful God above, He knows that my life has been a little rocky lately. He also knows how much I look forward to the Super Bowl and what a lift that event could give me. He will therefore not permit the Jets to stumble to an improbable victory over the Colts, thereby making me and the rest of the nation watch Sanchez throw 6 picks in the Big One. It could wreck the nations's fragile economic recovery too, as TV sets will snap off all over America when the NFC team leads by 40 after a quarter; no one will see those expensive commercials.

 

One of my brothers is a minister; I may have to request that he and his entire congregation pray that God will forgive the Colts for resting their starters and deliver unto them the victory. I know I risk sounding blasphemous here, but I feel very strongly about this matter.

 

Colts 35 before resting their starters Jets 3

[PATSSOX 22]

Colts 17-Jets-3

 

Manning throws 2 TDs one to Clark and one to Collie and Colts Defense steps up again.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

Of course, if they hadn't given up their perfect season, they could have faced New England and San Diego instead of Baltimore/NYJ.

 

The decision to take their foot off the gas week 16 has been ultra-succesful....not only did they rest guys down the stretch, they allowed for the easiest playoff path possible....playing both the 5th and 6th seeds for a chance at the SB....so hopefully Indy fans realize that.

 

Colts win 23-13

 

i might be missing something but I don't think their decision to take their foot off the gas has any bearing on getting to play the 5th and 6th seeds.

 

The Pats and Bengals losing to the Ravens and Jets is what has allowed Indy to face Baltimore and now New York.

[mzf5c5 0]

Colts 17-Jets-3

 

Manning throws 2 TDs one to Clark and one to Collie and Colts Defense steps up again.

 

You need to stop!

[PATSSOX 22]

You need to stop!

 

Yea i probably should pick the Jets because whoever i pick seems to lose

 

But i want to watch a good SuperBowl and watching the Jets is like watching a high school team

[jocstrap 8]

You will be watching the greatest QB mastermind of all time pick apart the Jets defense. There is great chemistry right now between Manning and all 4 of his WR/TE chess pieces. They are clicking on all cylinders. He's a genius when he gets up to the line, and starts all that audibling stuff. The Colts will jump out to a quick lead - Manning will not let up until late 4th - Sanchez has to throw 25 times - TROUBLE (2picks) - Indy's def/st gets a TD - And the Colts go on to win 41-13

 

Braylon Edwards catches a long td pass for the Jets only td of the day

[PATSSOX 22]

You will be watching the greatest QB mastermind of all time pick apart the Jets defense. There is great chemistry right now between Manning and all 4 of his WR/TE chess pieces. They are clicking on all cylinders. He's a genius when he gets up to the line, and starts all that audibling stuff. The Colts will jump out to a quick lead - Manning will not let up until late 4th - Sanchez has to throw 25 times - TROUBLE (2picks) - Indy's def/st gets a TD - And the Colts go on to win 41-13

 

Braylon Edwards catches a long td pass for the Jets only td of the day

 

 

I dont see Manning picking apart JETS defense If anyone can do it it is him but he did not do it during the regular season and probably wont do it Sunday. In regular season he did not throw 1 TD but also did not throw 1 INT. And Addai is freakin awful and JETS run D is very good. I see low scoring game but Colts winning by atleast 10

[kmbryant09 1]

I dont see Manning picking apart JETS defense If anyone can do it it is him but he did not do it during the regular season and probably wont do it Sunday. In regular season he did not throw 1 TD but also did not throw 1 INT. And Addai is freakin awful and JETS run D is very good. I see low scoring game but Colts winning by atleast 10

Well in Manning's fairness, he had a solid day. In 2.5 quarters he led his team to 2 TD's and a FG. He was like 14-21 for 190ish yards? Not bad when you consider both running TDs were 1 yard - could've easily gone to Manning. He did seem to have figured out that DEF in that game. I believe the Colts had scored 2 TD's in their previous 3 drives right before Manning got pulled. If that was a regular season game...I think we woulda seen about a 29-13 Colts win, with Manning ending up with ~300 yards and 1-2 TDs.

[jocstrap 8]

I dont see Manning picking apart JETS defense If anyone can do it it is him but he did not do it during the regular season and probably wont do it Sunday. In regular season he did not throw 1 TD but also did not throw 1 INT. And Addai is freakin awful and JETS run D is very good. I see low scoring game but Colts winning by atleast 10

 

 

Manning will put on a performance this weekend.

[Dr Hook 6]

35-13 Colts.

[spongeballer 2]

I'm picking the Jets again. I was 4-0 last week.

 

I think the Jets defense holds Indy down for much of the game and keeps them under 20 points. The Jets run game gets better as the game goes on and they pound that smallish Indy defense late in the game to seal the deal.

 

Interesting note, last time they played in week 16, Rex Ryan did not blitz much. It's tough to blitz Manning. I wonder if they do the same this week.

[spongeballer 2]

If there is a merciful God above, He knows that my life has been a little rocky lately. He also knows how much I look forward to the Super Bowl and what a lift that event could give me. He will therefore not permit the Jets to stumble to an improbable victory over the Colts, thereby making me and the rest of the nation watch Sanchez throw 6 picks in the Big One. It could wreck the nations's fragile economic recovery too, as TV sets will snap off all over America when the NFC team leads by 40 after a quarter; no one will see those expensive commercials.

 

One of my brothers is a minister; I may have to request that he and his entire congregation pray that God will forgive the Colts for resting their starters and deliver unto them the victory. I know I risk sounding blasphemous here, but I feel very strongly about this matter.

 

Colts 35 before resting their starters Jets 3

 

LOL very funny.

 

You know how the boxer's styles make the fight? Same thing in football. If we get a Saints/Indy Super Bowl, that will be exciting like the Arizon/GB game.

 

If we get Saints/Jets, we'll get the classic explosive offense vs. good defense matchup ala the Giants/Pats.

 

Either one will be entertaining, just in different ways.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

Yea i probably should pick the Jets because whoever i pick seems to lose

 

But i want to watch a good SuperBowl and watching the Jets is like watching a high school team

 

a high school team that boasts the top ranked NFL defense and rushing game? get real.

 

go Red Sox!

[Raider 84 29]

Jets 24 Colts 23 Wishful thinking

Colts get 3 field goals, Jets D holds strong in the redzone!

[Eagles Green 34]

Over before halftime.

 

Colts-9,078

Jets-2

 

 

 

 

34-10

[Perennial Contender 18]

LOL very funny.

 

You know how the boxer's styles make the fight? Same thing in football. If we get a Saints/Indy Super Bowl, that will be exciting like the Arizon/GB game.

 

If we get Saints/Jets, we'll get the classic explosive offense vs. good defense matchup ala the Giants/Pats.

 

Either one will be entertaining, just in different ways.

 

 

It will be Vikes/Colts and it will be a classic.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

I'm picking the Jets again. I was 4-0 last week.

 

I think the Jets defense holds Indy down for much of the game and keeps them under 20 points. The Jets run game gets better as the game goes on and they pound that smallish Indy defense late in the game to seal the deal.

 

Interesting note, last time they played in week 16, Rex Ryan did not blitz much. It's tough to blitz Manning. I wonder if they do the same this week.

Rex Ryan was the DC for the Ravens from 2005-2008. He's faced Peyton many times with his Ravens defense which has been good for many years, just like the Jets D is good now.

-In 2005 Indy beat the Ravens 24-7

-In 2006 Indy beat the Ravens 15-6 (in the playoffs)

-In 2007 Indy beat the Ravens 44-20

-In 2008 Indy beat the Ravens 31-3

Peyton has never lost to the Baltimore Ravens.

 

And this article disagrees with what you stated about week 16.

Jets ponder how to rattle Peyton Manning

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 20, 2010 2:28 PM ET

Every attacking defense faces the same dilemma against Peyton Manning. How much do you blitz a guy that knows what's coming?

 

"I think you have to do something," Rex Ryan said in the first of two press conferences Wednesday. "You've got to try to get him off the spot. He's seen it all, but you just hope for a slight hesitation."

 

We charted the first half of Jets-Colts from Week Sixteen, and the Jets blitzed on most downs, usually sending five defenders. It wasn't particularly effective.

The Colts only led 9-3 at halftime, but Manning left a lot of points on the board by missing open throws to Reggie Wayne (twice), and Dallas Clark. New York's pressure did not get home, but safety Kerry Rhodes says Manning is like any quarterback if you get to him.

 

"You don't fear anybody. And no quarterback is beyond getting rattled," Rhodes told the New York Daily News. "Even with Peyton Manning, you get to him a couple of times, he's going to rush his throw. The pressure can affect the way he throws. You don't have to sack him."

 

The Ravens got decent pressure on Manning last week, and made him complete throws into small windows. They also tried to punish the Colts receivers for their catches.

 

The Jets may have the best tackling defense in the league. They would be well served to try to rattle the young Indianapolis receivers as much as Manning.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

again, I don't expect the Jets to win this game but I do expect them to keep it close.

 

It would not surprise me to see them down 1 score with the ball, late in the 4th quarter.

 

Something like 17-9 with under 2 minutes to play.

[jocstrap 8]

football chess match

 

Rex Ryan

vs

Peyton Manning

 

Colts 41 - 13

 

Ryan will wake up in the middle of the night screamy Manning. Sweat pouring from his face. This will occur for about 6 months.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Ryan will wake up in the middle of the night screaming "Mayonnaise". Sweat pouring from his face. This will occur for about 6 months.

Fixed

[mambokings 0]

The Colts beat the Ravens, but I was expecting a dominating score from Indianapolis. Joe Flacco made several critical mistakes, including throwing 2 interceptions, and I blame that as much as anything for the outcome. The Jets go in with the same formula, but with a much better defense and a stronger running game. I was shocked at the play calling from Baltimore; they didn't seem committed to running the ball, leaning on Flacco and the passing game. The score was close, the Ravens were always technically in it, but man did they execute poorly.

 

I saw the Jets defense shut down one of the hottest offense in the NFL, an offense with a QB who had proven capable of picking up blitzes (Rivers had the most passing TDs versus the blitz of any QB in the NFL). I'm a believer in Rex Ryan. He'll have something special for Manning, a variety of crazy schemes and bizarre looks. That's the only way you beat Peyton. You pressure him, confuse him (to whatever extent that's possible), and never let him get comfortable. I look for another upset, since Revis can lock down Wayne and Rhodes can hang with Clark.

 

Even when the teams played earlier, before the Colts pulled their starters, this was a close matchup. The Jets hung in there with the Colts' starters all game. Indianapolis managed only a 15-10 lead by the 3rd quarter. And New York is a better team now than it was then. They're more confident. Hungry. Playing hard. Will the Colts defense be able to manage another week of intense, physical play, as they did against the Ravens? I doubt it. I expect the Jets offensive line to dominate this one. And the defense? Well, we all know what they can do...

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

The Colts beat the Ravens, but I was expecting a dominating score from Indianapolis. Joe Flacco made several critical mistakes, including throwing 2 interceptions, and I blame that as much as anything for the outcome. The Jets go in with the same formula, but with a much better defense and a stronger running game. I was shocked at the play calling from Baltimore; they didn't seem committed to running the ball, leaning on Flacco and the passing game. The score was close, the Ravens were always technically in it, but man did they execute poorly.

 

I saw the Jets defense shut down one of the hottest offense in the NFL, an offense with a QB who had proven capable of picking up blitzes (Rivers had the most passing TDs versus the blitz of any QB in the NFL). I'm a believer in Rex Ryan. He'll have something special for Manning, a variety of crazy schemes and bizarre looks. That's the only way you beat Peyton. You pressure him, confuse him (to whatever extent that's possible), and never let him get comfortable. I look for another upset, since Revis can lock down Wayne and Rhodes can hang with Clark.

 

Even when the teams played earlier, before the Colts pulled their starters, this was a close matchup. The Jets hung in there with the Colts' starters all game. Indianapolis managed only a 15-10 lead by the 3rd quarter. And New York is a better team now than it was then. They're more confident. Hungry. Playing hard. Will the Colts defense be able to manage another week of intense, physical play, as they did against the Ravens? I doubt it. I expect the Jets offensive line to dominate this one. And the defense? Well, we all know what they can do...

So you believe the Ravens executed poorly but the Jets shut down the Chargers? How do you think the Chargers executed? Obviously you're not a believer in the Colts defense at all.

 

Did you read post# 21 in this thread about Ryan vs. Manning? Did Ryan not have something a little special for Peyton when he's faced him in the past?

[Reality 3,121]

The Colts beat the Ravens, but I was expecting a dominating score from Indianapolis.

 

 

Umm 20-3? 3 points to a Baltimore team who just obliterated NE?

 

Seems like a ridiculous statement.

 

It's like people have no respect for anything Indy does.

[KSB2424 3,148]

It just hit me. I figured out who Rex Ryan reminds me of.

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/MPH.jpg

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

It just hit me. I figured out who Rex Ryan reminds me of.

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/MPH.jpg

 

Sexy Rex

[kmbryant09 1]

The Colts beat the Ravens, but I was expecting a dominating score from Indianapolis. Joe Flacco made several critical mistakes, including throwing 2 interceptions, and I blame that as much as anything for the outcome. The Jets go in with the same formula, but with a much better defense and a stronger running game. I was shocked at the play calling from Baltimore; they didn't seem committed to running the ball, leaning on Flacco and the passing game. The score was close, the Ravens were always technically in it, but man did they execute poorly.

 

I saw the Jets defense shut down one of the hottest offense in the NFL, an offense with a QB who had proven capable of picking up blitzes (Rivers had the most passing TDs versus the blitz of any QB in the NFL). I'm a believer in Rex Ryan. He'll have something special for Manning, a variety of crazy schemes and bizarre looks. That's the only way you beat Peyton. You pressure him, confuse him (to whatever extent that's possible), and never let him get comfortable. I look for another upset, since Revis can lock down Wayne and Rhodes can hang with Clark.

 

Even when the teams played earlier, before the Colts pulled their starters, this was a close matchup. The Jets hung in there with the Colts' starters all game. Indianapolis managed only a 15-10 lead by the 3rd quarter. And New York is a better team now than it was then. They're more confident. Hungry. Playing hard. Will the Colts defense be able to manage another week of intense, physical play, as they did against the Ravens? I doubt it. I expect the Jets offensive line to dominate this one. And the defense? Well, we all know what they can do...

So the Jets force 2 Turnovers and give up 14 points (with 3 missed field goals) - and they SHUT DOWN an offensive (albeit a good offense). yet the Colts' DEF forces 4 turnovers and gives up 3 points (to a good, but not great offense), and it was mostly the Raven's wrong-doings? Which is it?

 

And to say Baltimore was always in the game makes me think you are joking or just trying to pick arguments. I am a die-hard Colts' fan, and am always cautious before celebrating about a win before the game is over. But when we scored with :03 in the 1st half to go up 17-3, I knew this game was over.

 

Umm 20-3? 3 points to a Baltimore team who just obliterated NE?

 

Seems like a ridiculous statement.

 

It's like people have no respect for anything Indy does.

This. And I don't get it.

 

I actually like it, because I think it keeps Colts' players feeling like they have something to prove. But this team is essentially 24-1 dating back to last season...with their only loss on the road to a great Chargers team in OT in which the Colts never even got the ball. Yet they weren't even the favorites to REACH the SuperBowl. They just don't seem to get any credit

[mambokings 0]

The Colts have been in the playoffs, what, 10 of the past 11 years? How many Super Bowl trips over that period? For all their talk of a "decade of dominance" I've witnessed a decade of choke jobs. What credit do they deserve? For good teams, the barometer is Super Bowls. Either win 'em or at least put yourself in 'em. The Colts have routinely failed at both, despite having the personnel to get it done every year. For all their impressive regular season victories they have a void in the trophy cabinet and that's what matters at the end of the day. The Colts have always come up short when the games have mattered most.

[Reality 3,121]

The Colts have always come up short when the games have mattered most.

 

 

 

This statement pretty much makes you a moron.

[FeelingMN 273]

The Colts have been in the playoffs, what, 10 of the past 11 years? How many Super Bowl trips over that period? For all their talk of a "decade of dominance" I've witnessed a decade of choke jobs. What credit do they deserve? For good teams, the barometer is Super Bowls. Either win 'em or at least put yourself in 'em. The Colts have routinely failed at both, despite having the personnel to get it done every year. For all their impressive regular season victories they have a void in the trophy cabinet and that's what matters at the end of the day. The Colts have always come up short when the games have mattered most.

 

They've lost like three times to the eventual champion....twice to New England and once to Pittsburgh.

 

How is that choking?

 

[mambokings 0]

This statement pretty much makes you a moron.

 

The playoffs are what matters, not the regular season, and despite being in the playoffs 10 of the past 11 years the Colts have managed just one Super Bowl appearance (this, despite having good "regular season" teams). So I give credit where it's due: to winners, not to consistently underachieving teams who always fail to get over the hump. I wrote what I did in response to Colts fans asking where the credit was and I'll say they deserve credit for winning a Super Bowl. But that's it. The Ravens won a Super Bowl over the past decade. So did the Bucs. And the Giants. That's the company your Colts are in. There is no "decade of dominance" - there's a one year wonder story about the 2006 season. But so what? Many teams have gotten lucky in a season and won it all. What sours people on the Colts is the fact they've been good enough to get there year in and out but they don't. For some reason or another, there's always some lame excuse, they fail to come through when the games matter most. They are the NFL's textbook example of an also-ran.

[Reality 3,121]

They are the NFL's textbook example of an also-ran.

 

 

It is impossible to have a Superbowl in a decade where you won the most games ever and at the same time be called an also-ran.

 

The Colts don't do it for you, we get it.. To call them an also-ran is just completely stupid.

 

 

I'm a 9ers fan btw.

[kmbryant09 1]

The Colts have been in the playoffs, what, 10 of the past 11 years? How many Super Bowl trips over that period? For all their talk of a "decade of dominance" I've witnessed a decade of choke jobs. What credit do they deserve? For good teams, the barometer is Super Bowls. Either win 'em or at least put yourself in 'em. The Colts have routinely failed at both, despite having the personnel to get it done every year. For all their impressive regular season victories they have a void in the trophy cabinet and that's what matters at the end of the day. The Colts have always come up short when the games have mattered most.

Again, die-hard Colts' fan here...and this is by far the most talented team I've seen from the Colts. From top-to-bottom, depth, both sides of the ball/special teams...This team has more talent than any other Colts team.

 

I can honestly say that the Colts haven't really had SuperBowl-caliber teams besides 2006 and this year. I know it's easy to say since they haven't won them...but in the past, our team has consisted of Peyton Manning (and our pass offense). We've never had a good DEF...even in 2006, our DEF only stepped up in the playoffs. More often than not, we haven't had a running game.

 

What happens in the playoffs is teams look to sell out on stopping Peyton Manning...controlling the clock, only having 5 men in the box, installing different looks just against Manning, etc. etc. And to down Manning a little bit, he was owned by the Patriots & BB early in his career. To say this team has been a decade of choke jobs is purely nonsense.

 

If they win this SuperBowl, they'll have a clear case to be the team of the decade.

[jocstrap 8]

Manning is just pickin' this defense apart right now

 

Colts 41

Jets 13

[spongeballer 2]

We charted the first half of Jets-Colts from Week Sixteen, and the Jets blitzed on most downs, usually sending five defenders. It wasn't particularly effective.

 

Sending 5 is not what I was talking about. In the week 16 game the Jets didn't send their usual 6 or 7 in passing situations like they do against other teams and did last week against Rivers.

 

I'm curious to see if they try the big blitz this week like the 4 man overload from one side.

 

They never came close to Manning in that game which made it strange when they sat him. He wasn't getting touched.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Sending 5 is not what I was talking about. In the week 16 game the Jets didn't send their usual 6 or 7 in passing situations like they do against other teams and did last week against Rivers.

 

I'm curious to see if they try the big blitz this week like the 4 man overload from one side.

 

They never came close to Manning in that game which made it strange when they sat him. He wasn't getting touched.

I don't think Rex Ryan is stupid enough to send 6 or 7 guys on a blitz against Peyton Manning. If he is, the game should be over by halftime.

[FeelingMN 273]

i might be missing something but I don't think their decision to take their foot off the gas has any bearing on getting to play the 5th and 6th seeds.

 

The Pats and Bengals losing to the Ravens and Jets is what has allowed Indy to face Baltimore and now New York.

 

In retrospect, the decision to rest players week 16 has benefitted the Colts two-fold: they avoided injuries and by "allowing" the Jets to win that game, they "allowed" them into the playoffs, which bumped Pittsburgh/Houston. If the Colts had won week 16 through their pursuit of perfection, either of those two other teams make it into the playoffs, and the matchups would have been adjusted accordingly. Whatever they might have been, it could have been dramatically different than facing the 5th and 6th seeds in the playoffs.....like facing New England and/or Pittsburgh and/or San Diego.