Indy's Offense vs. Denver's Defense (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

I love these kind of matchups!

Indy has scored 26, 43, 21, 31, 14 and 36 points, with Tennessee (of all teams) holding Indy to the 14 points inside the RCA Dome. They have had difficulty in spots - not always looking like the MACHINE of the past few years - but in the end, they still are getting it done.

Denver's defense has given up 2 TDs all season. One of them this past Sunday on a short field after a Jake Plummer interception. They have been as stingy in points allowed as any defense you can think of.

So what's gonna happen? I'll say....

Indy 13

Denver 20

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Indy OWNES denver

 

[Wheelhouse]

It's at Denver....it'll be a mad house. I'll lean to Denver here.

 

[cantrell]

Indy OWNES denver

In January they do. Colts 13Broncos 16

 

[thesurfshop19]

I'm not confident about this game. Plummer looks like he's completely lost his confidence now, and teams seem to be so keyed on keeping him in the pocket that the only way he'll get it back is through big plays in the pocket ... can he do that against this team?

Then again, the Broncos should be able to run and hopefully control the clock.

Indy wins, 23-10.

 

[LuckyOne]

Picking this game would be like betting on what Madden is going to say next. Nobody can say with any certainty.

That being said, Denver's corners should be able to keep Harrison and Wayne from blowing up. That alone should keep Indy from putting up a monsterous point total. Of course, betting against Indy blowing up is just asking for a disapointment. Too hard to call this one.

 

[Raider Nation]

the Broncos should be able to run and hopefully control the clock.

Watching the game yesterday, Booger made a HUGE difference already in stopping the run.

 

[SSOG]

Indy OWNES denver

Yeah. They have a dominating 2-2 record in their last 4 contests against Denver!For some reason, everyone seems to remember this, but they all forget that this happened just two weeks before. Check the time of possession on that second game log. 45 to 15. Denver took Indy over its knee and sent it to bed without any dinner.

The loss of Warren raises a huge question about this game, since Denver is perilously thin at DT, and Freeney's going to have a field-day against Denver's backup LT, but I still think that Denver will be able to get enough pressure to pull out the win. Indy still can't stop the run, and if there's one thing that Denver can still do offensively, it's run. I expect Denver to try to put up another 40-minute ToP as they run roughshod all over the Colts en route to a 21-14 victory.

 

[popeye]

Colts 24

Broncos 17

 

[djcolts]

I think it will be a 21-17 type of game.

I know the Colts have been starting Rhodes and splitting the carries 50/50 with Addai, but it is time to give Addai more carries because the Colts are now playing the big boys and the next 2 games determines their AFC playoff seeding - and Addai is simply a much better back. I'll say 21-17 Broncos if the Colts split the carries 50/50, and 21-17 Colts if the Colts split the carries 70/30 to Addai.

 

[trogg78]

Denver 3

Colts 0

 

[SSOG]

Denver 3Colts 0

Why stop there? Why not predict a 2-0 overtime win for Denver? I'm pretty sure that a 2-0 overtime win by any team over any other team would either be the greatest or the worst game ever played.

 

[pizzatyme]

Denver 3Colts 0

Why stop there? Why not predict a 2-0 overtime win for Denver? I'm pretty sure that a 2-0 overtime win by any team over any other team would either be the greatest or the worst game ever played.

Two weeks ago we had a local HS team beat another 4-3. Weirdest score I can ever recall.BTW SSOG, Since most on this board only counts what teams do against each other in the playoffs. I think it has been the Colts who have bent the Broncs over and sent them off to bed rubbing their tushy if recent memory serves me well?!

 

[Ghost Rider]

I can say with absolute honesty that I will not be surprised by whatever the result of this game is. A close game seems obvious, but I will not be surprised if it is a blowout, either way.

 

[moleculo]

...Freeney's going to have a field-day against Denver's backup LT...

Freeney is exactly the type of DE that the Denver O is designed to exploit - fast and agressive. Watch for Freeney to bite on the playaction and loose contain on the bootleg...repeatedly. Once Freeney starts playing the boot, the runing lanes will open right up. This could be the week that Jake gets it back.

 

[SSOG]

...Freeney's going to have a field-day against Denver's backup LT...

Freeney is exactly the type of DE that the Denver O is designed to exploit - fast and agressive. Watch for Freeney to bite on the playaction and loose contain on the bootleg...repeatedly. Once Freeney starts playing the boot, the runing lanes will open right up. This could be the week that Jake gets it back.

Well, it's always a given that Freeney is going to be a complete non-factor against the run, no matter WHO he's playing. That's why I think it's always a farce when he makes the pro bowl or all-pro team over DEs who can, you know, actually provide something on every play as opposed to just the 50% that are passes. Still, Plummer's getting hit this week. That's a given. The backup LT will be able to handle Freeney on running plays, but on passes Freeney's going to be getting through.

 

[trogg78]

Denver 3Colts 0

Why stop there? Why not predict a 2-0 overtime win for Denver? I'm pretty sure that a 2-0 overtime win by any team over any other team would either be the greatest or the worst game ever played.

I just dont see them getting to peyton backed up that far....oh yeah...did I mention they win on a 64 yard field goal by elam as the clock runs out.

 

[SSOG]

Denver 3Colts 0

Why stop there? Why not predict a 2-0 overtime win for Denver? I'm pretty sure that a 2-0 overtime win by any team over any other team would either be the greatest or the worst game ever played.

I just dont see them getting to peyton backed up that far....

What if Plummer throws a pick at the 1-yard line?

 

[mcjc4]

This will be the Jake implosion game. 2 ints in the 1st half,Bronco's fall behind early and it will just get worse for them relying on Jake through the air!

 

[trogg78]

This will be the Jake implosion game. 2 ints in the 1st half,Bronco's fall behind early and it will just get worse for them relying on Jake through the air!

you could say that again.

 

[trogg78]

Denver 3Colts 0

Why stop there? Why not predict a 2-0 overtime win for Denver? I'm pretty sure that a 2-0 overtime win by any team over any other team would either be the greatest or the worst game ever played.

I just dont see them getting to peyton backed up that far....

What if Plummer throws a pick at the 1-yard line?

..but he doesn't...now your just speculating.

 

[videoguy505]

Denvers Offense vs. Indy's defense... something has to give?

 

[Tubalcane]

Indy wins 42 -10

I don't think Plummer can score against Indy. losing lepsis now is huge. Freeney might kill plummer.

 

[Raider Nation]

I have Rhodes, and I'm not even considering starting him. If I had Addai, I would not start him either. The one thing you know about this game going in is that Indy will NOT be able to run the ball effectively. You know it... I know it... the Broncos know it, and the Colts know it. Not that they won't try, mind you. They can't just have Manning throw every down. But if they averaged more than 3 YPC on the day, I'd be surprised.

So it comes down to whether the Colts can get favorable matchups for their TEs and the receiver that Bailey is not covering. If people are still wondering why Denver's defense is so good, it's no mystery. They have the best, fastest linebackers in the NFL. You cannot run wide on them. Their sideline-to-sideline speed is unmatched. Their defensive line is workmanlike and disciplined, so running inside is no picnic either. Then you get to Bailey, who shuts down half the field and takes away the other team's best receiver. Not much left to attack, is there?

 

[Raider Nation]

Indy wins 42 -10

But seriously, folks......

 

[delusional]

i hope its high scoring

i have walker tatum denvers d & peyton lol

 

[Gargoylez]

and Joseph Addai gets the bulk of the carries!!!

20-95-1 and receiving 3-30-1

One can dream!

 

[thesurfshop19]

Any other transplants living in New York stuck watching Jets-Browns on CBS?

 

[PatsFanCT]

0-0 tie. Followed by 42 more posts about how the NFL should handle overtime.

 

[The Ref]

Three truths to the AFC.

1. Denver Owns New England

2. New England Owns Indi.

3. Ind Owns Denver

See the chart above to see who is going to win the game.

 

[thesurfshop19]

Three truths to the AFC.1. Denver Owns New England2. New England Owns Indi.3. Ind Owns DenverSee the chart above to see who is going to win the game.

But what happens when you throw Pittsburgh in the mix?Denver > New EnglandNew England > Indy & PittPitt > Indy & DenverIndy > DenverThat sound about right?

 

[raor]

Indy OWNES denver

Yeah. They have a dominating 2-2 record in their last 4 contests against Denver!For some reason, everyone seems to remember this, but they all forget that this happened just two weeks before. Check the time of possession on that second game log. 45 to 15. Denver took Indy over its knee and sent it to bed without any dinner.

Actually, both of those loses were at the end of the season after the Colts had clinched playoff spots. If I remember correctly, Peyton played 2 series in 2004 and 1 in 2005. I believe the Colts scored on all of those series, easily, and they were running a very vanilla offense, not wanting to expose too much prior to playing Denver in the playoffs shortly thereafter. From that point on, the Colts used the second and third team offense. In fact, I'm not even sure if the first-team defense played beyond the first half in either game (not that it would have mattered either way in 04). So, throw those two losses out, count the two playoff wins, and Indy owns Denver.

 

[moleculo]

Indy OWNES denver

Yeah. They have a dominating 2-2 record in their last 4 contests against Denver!For some reason, everyone seems to remember this, but they all forget that this happened just two weeks before. Check the time of possession on that second game log. 45 to 15. Denver took Indy over its knee and sent it to bed without any dinner.

Actually, both of those loses were at the end of the season after the Colts had clinched playoff spots. If I remember correctly, Peyton played 2 series in 2004 and 1 in 2005. I believe the Colts scored on all of those series, easily, and they were running a very vanilla offense, not wanting to expose too much prior to playing Denver in the playoffs shortly thereafter. From that point on, the Colts used the second and third team offense. In fact, I'm not even sure if the first-team defense played beyond the first half in either game (not that it would have mattered either way in 04). So, throw those two losses out, count the two playoff wins, and Indy owns Denver.

I don't think a string of two meaningful games defines ownage.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Three truths to the AFC.1. Denver Owns New England2. New England Owns Indi.3. Ind Owns DenverSee the chart above to see who is going to win the game.

But what happens when you throw Pittsburgh in the mix?Denver > New EnglandNew England > Indy & PittPitt > Indy & DenverIndy > DenverThat sound about right?

That sounds right, but I'm not familiar with matchup history between Steelers and Broncs.Shanahan really has BB and Brady's numbers.

 

[thesurfshop19]

Actually, both of those loses were at the end of the season after the Colts had clinched playoff spots. If I remember correctly, Peyton played 2 series in 2004 and 1 in 2005. I believe the Colts scored on all of those series, easily, and they were running a very vanilla offense, not wanting to expose too much prior to playing Denver in the playoffs shortly thereafter. From that point on, the Colts used the second and third team offense. In fact, I'm not even sure if the first-team defense played beyond the first half in either game (not that it would have mattered either way in 04). So, throw those two losses out, count the two playoff wins, and Indy owns Denver.

You're right about 2004, but wrong about 2005 (Broncos didn't play Colts in 2005).In 2003, which is the other game SSOG is talking about, the Colts definitely wanted to win to clinch their division and have a chance at a 1st-round bye. While I'm not optimistic about this matchup in 2006, the Broncos definitely kicked the Colts' butts legitimately that day in 2003.

 

[thesurfshop19]

That sounds right, but I'm not familiar with matchup history between Steelers and Broncs.Shanahan really has BB and Brady's numbers.

There isn't much history -- each has won an AFC Championship Game in the other's house. Based on last year's shellacking, though ...

 

[SSOG]

Three truths to the AFC.

1. Denver Owns New England

2. New England Owns Indi.

3. Ind Owns Denver

See the chart above to see who is going to win the game.

Again, Indy is 2-2 against Denver in the last 4 games.

Indy OWNES denver

Yeah. They have a dominating 2-2 record in their last 4 contests against Denver!For some reason, everyone seems to remember this, but they all forget that this happened just two weeks before. Check the time of possession on that second game log. 45 to 15. Denver took Indy over its knee and sent it to bed without any dinner.

Actually, both of those loses were at the end of the season after the Colts had clinched playoff spots. If I remember correctly, Peyton played 2 series in 2004 and 1 in 2005. I believe the Colts scored on all of those series, easily, and they were running a very vanilla offense, not wanting to expose too much prior to playing Denver in the playoffs shortly thereafter. From that point on, the Colts used the second and third team offense. In fact, I'm not even sure if the first-team defense played beyond the first half in either game (not that it would have mattered either way in 04). So, throw those two losses out, count the two playoff wins, and Indy owns Denver.

Wrong-o. ONE of those losses was after the Colts had clinched. The absolutely embarassing dominant win by Denver (the one where they had a 45 to 15 ToP advantage) came in a very meaningful game for the Colts- that loss literally cost Indy a first-round bye. Denver rolled into Indy, and Indy had EVERYTHING to play for, and Denver absolutely embarassed them.Even if you throw out the game after Indy clinched, they're still just 2-1 against Denver. That's not dominant- after any 3-game series even between two exactly equal teams, one team is going to be 2-1 (barring the rare tie).

Three truths to the AFC.

1. Denver Owns New England

2. New England Owns Indi.

3. Ind Owns Denver

See the chart above to see who is going to win the game.

But what happens when you throw Pittsburgh in the mix?Denver > New England

New England > Indy & Pitt

Pitt > Indy & Denver

Indy > Denver

That sound about right?

That sounds right, but I'm not familiar with matchup history between Steelers and Broncs.Shanahan really has BB and Brady's numbers.

Here's the matchup history between the Steelers and the Broncs.Last year, playoffs. We all know what happened.

2003, Denver wins 17-14 over Pittsburgh. Oh yeah, Denver's QB that game? Steve Beurlein.

Those are the only two games the teams have played since 1997, when Denver lost at Pittsburgh late in the season, then won at Pittsburgh in the AFC Championship game. Prior to that, Denver played Pitt in 1993, Cowher's second season (and shellacked them, I might add).

That's 5 games since 1993, and Denver's 3-2 in them. A little early to start calling Pittsburgh Denver's daddy now, isn't it?

 

[Chewyguru]

There is great info here on DenverBroncos.com

NOTES FROM DENVER’S LAST FIVE GAMES WITH INDIANAPOLIS

at INDIANAPOLIS 49, DENVER 24 (Jan. 9, 2005 - WILD CARD)

The Colts race to a 21-0 lead in the second quarter and take a 35- 3 lead into halftime on the way to defeating Denver for the second consecutive postseason… Broncos WR Rod Smith moves into first place in all-time playoff receiving touchdowns in franchise annals with a 9-yard scoring grab as part of a seven-catch, 99- yard receiving effort… Colts QB Peyton Manning throws for the most yards (458) by a Bronco opponent in the postseason, a total that ranked as the second-most passing yards in a playoff game in NFL history... Denver does have success against the Colts' rushing game, limiting the team to a 3.2-yard per carry average and only 76 total rushing yards.

at DENVER 33, INDIANAPOLIS 14 (Jan. 2, 2005)

Denver clinches an AFC Wild Card spot for the second consecutive year with a win against a Colts team that rested most of its starters… The Broncos take a 20-14 lead into halftime and score the game’s final 13 points... Broncos QB Jake Plummer throws for 246 yards and two touchdowns, passing John Elway for first place on the team's single-season passing yards list (4,089) and tying Elway for first place on its single-season passing touchdowns list (27)… Broncos K Jason Elam connects on all four field-goal attempts, marking his first four field-goal game since Oct. 13, 2002, against Miami… Denver totals 453 yards of total offensewhile holding Indianapolis to just 200 offensive yards.

INDIANAPOLIS 41, at DENVER 10 (Jan. 4, 2004 - WILD CARD)

Denver suffers a loss in its first playoff appearance since 2000… Indianapolis scores 34 consecutive points to break open what had once been a 7-3 game in the first quarter… Broncos RB Clinton Portis is held to 68 yards on 17 carries (4.0 avg.)… Colts QB Peyton Manning compiles a 158.3 passer rating, throwing for 377 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions… The Broncos' Rod Smith and Shannon Sharpe each total five receptions… The game would prove to be the last of TE Shannon Sharpe's career, and he finished the contest with 31 yards on five receptions.

DENVER 31, at INDIANAPOLIS 17 (Dec. 21, 2003)

Denver clinches a playoff berth, its first since 2000, with a win at the RCA Dome… The Broncos dominate time of possession, holding onto the ball for 44:58 minutes compared to the Colts' 15:02… Broncos QB Jake Plummer compiles a 113.8 passer rating, completing 14-of-17 (.824) passes for 238 yards with one touchdown and one interception… Denver is led by 136 rushing yards by rookie RB Quentin Griffin, who was used in place of injured RB Clinton Portis… Broncos WR Ashley Lelie totals 115 receiving yards on five catches (23.0 avg.), including a 60-yard grab… The Broncos double the Colts in total yards, outgaining them 465 to 183.

INDIANAPOLIS 23, at DENVER 20 - OT (Nov. 24, 2002)

Denver loses the first overtime game ever at INVESCO Field atMile High when Colts K Mike Vanderjagt hits a 51-yard field goal in the extra period… Denver's 13-3 third-quarter lead is erased by Indianapolis… Broncos K Jason Elam sees his NFL-record streak of 371 consecutive extra-point conversions end with a secondquarter miss… Broncos WR Ed McCaffrey catches a pass in his 63rd consecutive game, breaking Lionel Taylor's 38-year-old franchise record… Denver runs only 48 offensive plays compared to the Colts' 85 and holds onto the ball for only 21:53.