⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Last time Peyton played in Oakland, he put up one TD late in the game to win. I think Oakland may play Indy well this week.
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Manning vs. Raiders (1 Viewer)
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
The 8-6 Colts are wounded no doubt, but any team with Peyton Manning is a threat, especially when a post season appearance is on the line.
Indy refuses to say whether WR Austin Collie is out for certain but owner CEO Jim Irsay said on Tuesday theres no guarantee Collie will be back this season.
The Colts have been remarkably different with and without Collie.
At the beginning of the year with Collie they were 5-2. After he was injured Nov. 7th against the Eagles, they struggled with turnovers and efficiency, losing 4 of the next 5 games.
When Collie played against the Jaguars the Colts looked same as they always have, a play off caliber team.
As soon as he was injured, they became mortal.
Have no illusions though, Indianapolis is still a worthy team. If Collie was the only loss the Colts had suffered they may be a 12 win team again this year but the loss of TE Dallas Clark, WR Anthony Gonzales and RB Joseph Addia in addition to Collie took its toll.
Two weeks ago the Colts had enough big plays and offense to outlast the Titans and had Collie long enough to out score the Jags.
Turnovers could play a major role in this one especially if Oakland can use its 2nd ranked running game against the Colts 28th ranked run defense.
If the Raiders can sustain drives, eat the clock and keep Peyton on the bench they'll increase their chances of securing a win and keeping their slim play off chances alive.
Indy refuses to say whether WR Austin Collie is out for certain but owner CEO Jim Irsay said on Tuesday theres no guarantee Collie will be back this season.
The Colts have been remarkably different with and without Collie.
At the beginning of the year with Collie they were 5-2. After he was injured Nov. 7th against the Eagles, they struggled with turnovers and efficiency, losing 4 of the next 5 games.
When Collie played against the Jaguars the Colts looked same as they always have, a play off caliber team.
As soon as he was injured, they became mortal.
Have no illusions though, Indianapolis is still a worthy team. If Collie was the only loss the Colts had suffered they may be a 12 win team again this year but the loss of TE Dallas Clark, WR Anthony Gonzales and RB Joseph Addia in addition to Collie took its toll.
Two weeks ago the Colts had enough big plays and offense to outlast the Titans and had Collie long enough to out score the Jags.
Turnovers could play a major role in this one especially if Oakland can use its 2nd ranked running game against the Colts 28th ranked run defense.
If the Raiders can sustain drives, eat the clock and keep Peyton on the bench they'll increase their chances of securing a win and keeping their slim play off chances alive.
It was announced yesterday that Collie is on the IR
I play against Manning in 1 of my 2 superbowls this weekend, I can only hope for another 3 INT td
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Thanks for the update. I hadn't heard about Collie going IR. Hard to believe they'd make that call over a concussion. Next week's game will loom huge if they end up losing to Oakland.I think that Manning is going to have a rough day without his trusted slotman. It should be a good game, and expect Manning to be pressured heavily. Good luck in your superbowls.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
I am playing Manning in the Finals this weekend and I'm worried too.......that he'll get 340 yards and 3 td's.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
I have Manning and MCfadden on my superbowl team and Im very exicted about McFaddens matchup
buck naked
Footballguy
Indy has no running game. He passes the ball 50 times a game. Opportunity = points. I wouldn't be worrying about it.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
addai has fully practiced this week and D.brown went for 129 last week.Might not do as well on the road though.That being said, Peyton throws it alot. Im not worried about the matchup at all
footballnerd
Footballguy
If the Raiders run the ball well opportunities on the field will be slim. But Manning will play well to stay on top of the division, if given the chance.
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
I don't think that the Raiders game plan doubling Tamme. He's not explosive enough to really hurt them too bad. I woud think if they were going to game plan doubling someone it would be garcon.
