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Crystal Ball: Pats go 16-0 & lose in the playoffs (1 Viewer)
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Insoxicated
I say you're insane. Pittsburgh will beat NE destroying the perfect season but NE will still have Homefield advantage and will win out and play in the Superbowl.
Calvitron Johnson
Footballguy
Certainly possible. A healthy Marvin H. in the playoffs changes the game for NE and the added pressure will be enormous for them regardless of where the game is played. I would rather lose 1 in the reg. season than have the pressure of 16-0 and then lose. NE would be forever etched as the biggest collapse ever. Overtaking Minnesota years back.
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Even with that game in New England?
I hope you have your flux capacitor ready by then!
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Good info here.
DoubleG
Footballguy
I thought they lost their draft pick? Or did they lose *their* draft pick??
If they actually get the pick, Rog effed up.
switz
Footballguy
After watching yesterday's game, it would not surprise me at all if the Colts shut out the Patriots in the playoffs. I know I'm gong to get flamed for that, but the reality is the only reason the Pats won is because of the one weakness on the Colts D (and the "pushout" that wasn't), and the Colts will be able to overcome that by the time the playoffs come around.
Pats gave up THEIR draft pick.The San Francisco 49ers traded their first-round selection in the 2008 Draft to the New England Patriots, as well as the 110th overall selection in the 2007 Draft (used to select John Bowie) in exchange for the 28th overall selection in the 2007 Draft (used to select Joe Staley).[5] -WikipediaI thought they lost their draft pick? Or did they lose *their* draft pick??If they actually get the pick, Rog effed up.
Pats got what will likely be a top-10 pick next yr and 110th overall last yr. for 28th last yr.
3nOut
Footballguy
As a Moss owner, I wouldn't mind seeing this happen. I'm not a Pats fan and I'd prefer the Colts representing the AFC in the SB. BUT, if the Pats were to lose a game before week 16, they might sit out some players weeks 15 and 16 once they clinched a playoff spot or home field advantage. If they have a shot at a perfect season, they would likely play their star players even though they wouldn't need the wins.
DoubleG
Footballguy
While I don't necessarily agree that a shutout will be the case, there is one thing I took from yesterday's game:A healthy Indy team probably would have won that game by 2 TDs. (No Harrison, no Ugoh and Gonzalez lost after the 1st quarter hurt the Colts - no speed WRs and no starting tackle).
Road Warriors
Footballguy
Blind homerism? The Pats and the Colts are the 2 best teams in the NFL and the other 30 aren't close, from what I can tell. To watch that game and come away thinking either team has a clear advantage is a little blinded. Chances are next time around it'll be in Foxboro, which will take away one advantage the colts had this game ( coach - qb comms not working for Pats ).
The only reason the Pats won is because they made more plays than the Colts. Nothing more, nothing less.
twitch
Footballguy
New England at home throughout the playoffs means theyre winning the Superbowl again. The main reason yesterday's game was as close as it was because of the crazy loud fans at RCA. That crowd was completey amped. Strong showing from Colts fans. But anyway, Brady acknowledged being "deaf" for the entire game, so if he was, so was the line, the WRs, etc. None of those guys could hear anything. Think that might have thrown off the timing just a bit? Without a doubt. New England will dominate every single team that travels to Gillette. If they get home field advantage, its over.
Green and Gold
Footballguy
Yeah, and a healthy Pats team probably wins the superbowl last year. Problem is, the defensive wrinkle that stumped the Pats for 3 1/2 quarters is now going to be dissected on game film, so the Pats won't be so unprepared. It was an awesome game plan, btw. Also, the Colts do lose a couple of big advantages if they play the Pats in Foxboro. The Colts won't get the nice jump on the snap count when crowd noise isn't an issue and the Pats don't need to go to a silent count. Their team speed on defense will be less effective outdoors in any kind of weather. Luckily for the Colts, they are big and physical on their O-line and Addai will be a big key again. I think the next matchup between the two will be just awesome, but I don't think the Colts have nearly the advantage you believe they do.
Morton Muffley
Footballguy
I would not be surprised if NE went 16-0 and lost to Indy in the playoffs. Colts are a very very good team. Arguably better than last year. I'm sure the media would view this a major collapse, but those of us in the know would realize that if these teams play in NE 10 times that the Colts win at least 3 of them. That's not the same as a guy missing a FG that he makes 90% of the time. Anyway, I knew the Harrison/Ugoh absences would be the excuse the Colts used if they lost. So let me set the record stratight for anyone who cares to listen. Here's what will and won't happen the next time these two teams meet:- With Harrison playing the Colts will NOT drop as many balls- With 8+ more games of experience and film of this game, the Colts D WILL be a better unit- With 8+ more games the Colts D WILL be slightly more worn down/banged up- With 8+ more games the NE offense WILL be better- With more time rehabbing/playing, Seymour WILL make the NE D better- In NE cold of January the Indy D WILL play a little slower- In the NE cold of January the NE O WILL be a little slower- Indy WILL do a better job preparing for Welker and will NOT let him be the factor he was in the return game- Watson WILL be healthier and more utilized in the passing game- NE WILL NOT be called for 150 yards in penalties- NE WILL adjust to Indy's new run-first mentality and will keep Addai under 80 yards rushing- Manning will play better- Belichick/Daniels will NOT be outcoached againShould be a great game. And could be a great Conference Championship weekend as both the NE/Indy and Dallas/NYG (or Dallas/GB) games look to be more competitive games than the possible SB match-up.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
It's not really you, it's just a post on an internet message board
drdgreenlove
Footballguy
Crystal Ball- Pats 15-0
Lose to the Giants week 17
why?
1) The Giants can run the ball... as the Colts did in the 1st quarter, hold the ball and you can kepe the score down
2) The Giants Front 4 is great.. Getting pressure from the front 4 is key... it allows you to use the rest of the D to stop the pass
3) The game may be a must win for the Giants
Lose to the Giants week 17
why?
1) The Giants can run the ball... as the Colts did in the 1st quarter, hold the ball and you can kepe the score down
2) The Giants Front 4 is great.. Getting pressure from the front 4 is key... it allows you to use the rest of the D to stop the pass
3) The game may be a must win for the Giants
omally
Footballguy
The reason yesterday's game was so close is because the Colts are good.
twitch
Footballguy
take that same good team, make them deaf, and match them up against a great team. its a blowout.
omally
Footballguy
switz
Footballguy
So last year when the Colts beat the Pats in Foxboro, the Patriot fans weren't making any noise? Manning has had tremendous success with silent counts for a long time. I think your homerism is causing you to look for excuses that just don't exist.
Road Warriors
Footballguy
No need for excuses when you win. We'll leave that to the "we would have won with Harrison" crowd.
Blue-Kun
Footballguy
Sure, it's possible. Some great Niners teams fell to the NY Giants and in 1987 the Vikings beat both the Saints and Niners in the strike-shortened season; and then the Vikes were summarily beaten the following round.
All a team has to do is play excellent ball and have an injury or a fluke play or two go their way and the Pats could go down. Being the favorite in football is still easily the loosest 'lock' you can have in the major sports. I can see the Steelers or Giants stepping up and taking the Pats in one lucky game; same as the Colts could win a repeat match with a fully healthy roster.
All a team has to do is play excellent ball and have an injury or a fluke play or two go their way and the Pats could go down. Being the favorite in football is still easily the loosest 'lock' you can have in the major sports. I can see the Steelers or Giants stepping up and taking the Pats in one lucky game; same as the Colts could win a repeat match with a fully healthy roster.
twitch
Footballguy
I think you continue to quote my posts when its pretty obvious I dont want to debate you, specifically. Dont do it again.
purestrength
Footballguy
Scared of his logical posts?
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