Peyton Manning goes back to Indy (1 Viewer)

[ShockTheMonkey]

Week 7 has Denver @ Indy. He's playing at home against Jacksonville this week (a 27 pt underdog). Any chance he loses focus this week and has an un-Manninglike game? I sure wouldn't bench him, but it will be interesting to see if this has any impact.

 

[Ladsud]

No

 

[purestrength]

I'm more worried about him putting up only about 2 1/2 quarters of stats with more running plays than usual.

 

[maf005]

He will only sit if the game is completely out of reach. So for Peyton to sit, let's say halfway through the 3rd quarter, Denver would be ahead by 35. That's 5 touchdowns and at least 5 drives worth of yardage. I don't know that ratio of passing tds : total tds and passing yards : total yards but i'm assuming passing #s comprise of a large chunk of the totals.

So if Peyton sits halfway through the 3rd he will have thrown for ~280 yards and ~3 touchdowns, minimum.

 

[boots11234]

He will only sit if the game is completely out of reach. So for Peyton to sit, let's say halfway through the 3rd quarter, Denver would be ahead by 35. That's 5 touchdowns and at least 5 drives worth of yardage. I don't know that ratio of passing tds : total tds and passing yards : total yards but i'm assuming passing #s comprise of a large chunk of the totals.

So if Peyton sits halfway through the 3rd he will have thrown for ~280 yards and ~3 touchdowns, minimum.

Agree with this. I would be more worried about the end of the season games if they remain undefeated.

 

[Johnny Blood]

Benching with confidence.

 

[devouredbychaos]

He will only sit if the game is completely out of reach. So for Peyton to sit, let's say halfway through the 3rd quarter, Denver would be ahead by 35. That's 5 touchdowns and at least 5 drives worth of yardage. I don't know that ratio of passing tds : total tds and passing yards : total yards but i'm assuming passing #s comprise of a large chunk of the totals.

So if Peyton sits halfway through the 3rd he will have thrown for ~280 yards and ~3 touchdowns, minimum.

Agree with this. I would be more worried about the end of the season games if they remain undefeated.

With that atrocious pass defense they won't remain undefeated.

 

[thatguy]

He will only sit if the game is completely out of reach. So for Peyton to sit, let's say halfway through the 3rd quarter, Denver would be ahead by 35. That's 5 touchdowns and at least 5 drives worth of yardage. I don't know that ratio of passing tds : total tds and passing yards : total yards but i'm assuming passing #s comprise of a large chunk of the totals.

So if Peyton sits halfway through the 3rd he will have thrown for ~280 yards and ~3 touchdowns, minimum.

Agree with this. I would be more worried about the end of the season games if they remain undefeated.

With that atrocious pass defense they won't remain undefeated.

The problem against Dallas had more to do with the pass rush than the secondary. Once Miller comes back, the pass defense will look a whole lot better. Not to mention they have given up a lot of passing yards in garbage time. It's not nearly as bad a unit as the stats suggest. I'm not saying it's elite, or even top 10. But in reality it's far closer to the middle of the pack than at the very bottom.

 

[Buffaloes]

He will only sit if the game is completely out of reach. So for Peyton to sit, let's say halfway through the 3rd quarter, Denver would be ahead by 35. That's 5 touchdowns and at least 5 drives worth of yardage. I don't know that ratio of passing tds : total tds and passing yards : total yards but i'm assuming passing #s comprise of a large chunk of the totals.

So if Peyton sits halfway through the 3rd he will have thrown for ~280 yards and ~3 touchdowns, minimum.

Agree with this. I would be more worried about the end of the season games if they remain undefeated.

With that atrocious pass defense they won't remain undefeated.

The problem against Dallas had more to do with the pass rush than the secondary. Once Miller comes back, the pass defense will look a whole lot better. Not to mention they have given up a lot of passing yards in garbage time. It's not nearly as bad a unit as the stats suggest. I'm not saying it's elite, or even top 10. But in reality it's far closer to the middle of the pack than at the very bottom.

i think the poster you are quoting is channeling some serious schadenfreude with his posts. he had a thread hoping for an injury to Manning not long ago.

 

[ShockTheMonkey]

Benching with confidence.

Haha. Honestly looking at the replies in this thread, most people seem more worried that Manning would produce less because the game will already be out of hand by the 8 min mark of the third quarter and he'll be pulled.I was thinking if his whole team is that confident, and adding in the fact that Peyton goes back to Indy next week, there's potential for one of those bad games.

Anyone would be crazy to bench him on such reasoning though. But seeing as I just arrived in Vegas I thought it would be worthwhile to drop $20 on the Jacksonville moneyline which should be about 40-1. Sadly, at Mandalay bay it's the only game with no moneyline posted. I had figured my odds of Jacksonville winning were better than me winning $400 from dropping a 20 into a slot machine.

 

[FUBAR]

He will only sit if the game is completely out of reach. So for Peyton to sit, let's say halfway through the 3rd quarter, Denver would be ahead by 35. That's 5 touchdowns and at least 5 drives worth of yardage. I don't know that ratio of passing tds : total tds and passing yards : total yards but i'm assuming passing #s comprise of a large chunk of the totals.

So if Peyton sits halfway through the 3rd he will have thrown for ~280 yards and ~3 touchdowns, minimum.

Agree with this. I would be more worried about the end of the season games if they remain undefeated.

With that atrocious pass defense they won't remain undefeated.

Maybe, chances are someone steps up, but their schedule is favorable.6 Sun October 13 Jacksonville Jaguars

7 Sun October 20 Indianapolis Colts

8 Sun October 27 Washington Redskins

Week Day Date Opp

9 Bye Week

10 Sun November 10 San Diego Chargers

11 Sun November 17 Kansas City Chiefs

12 Sun November 24 New England Patriots

13 Sun December 1 Kansas City Chiefs

14 Sun December 8 Tennessee Titans

15 Thu December 12 San Diego Chargers

16 Sun December 22 Houston Texans

17 Sun December 29 Oakland Raiders

Luck, Brady and Rivers are the only QBs good enough to take advantage of a weak defense and they lack the receivers. not as good as Dallas anyway.

Chiefs will slow Peyton down some but their offense won't keep up.

You won't find a more favorable schedule for their weakness.

 

[ShockTheMonkey]

I thought I had it nailed when Manning threw that pick 6...

 

[pizzatyme]

Gonna be a lot of mixed emotions this week in Indy. I want both QBs to do well and Indy to get the win.

 

[SportsGuru311]

should be a very exciting game for sure

 

[pizzatyme]

Damn, that NBC preview was rough on a Colts I miss PM in blue.

 

[purestrength]

Next Sunday will be the most eagerly anticipated regular-season game in years, if not ever.

 

[DAMAC3]

I'll be at the game Sunday night. I am a Colts fan. I am just hoping for a great game. I expect Peyton to put up Peyton numbers but not as gaudy as the first few weeks. The Colts defense has definitely sucked at times, but they have looked better and better as the season has progressed. Running QBs have killed them with their legs more than anything. I expect the Broncos to win this game by about 7-10 points with Peyton getting about 325 yards and 2-3 TD passes. This is coming from a big fan of the Colts that tries to be a realist. Can't wait for the Peyton reunion!

 

[DAMAC3]

Next Sunday will be the most eagerly anticipated regular-season game in years, if not ever.

Probably not ever, but it is definitely the biggest of the year to this point in my mind.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Frankly, I think Indy can win this game.

They stopped the Seahawks.

They have a good defense and they're committed to ball control.

 

[Buffaloes]

Von Miller will be making his return this game too.

This has the potential to be a really good/exciting game.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I'll be at the game Sunday night. I am a Colts fan. I am just hoping for a great game. I expect Peyton to put up Peyton numbers but not as gaudy as the first few weeks. The Colts defense has definitely sucked at times, but they have looked better and better as the season has progressed. Running QBs have killed them with their legs more than anything. I expect the Broncos to win this game by about 7-10 points with Peyton getting about 325 yards and 2-3 TD passes. This is coming from a big fan of the Colts that tries to be a realist. Can't wait for the Peyton reunion!

Don't you think the Colts might know a thing or two about his tendencies, weaknesses?

Yes, they exist and they could be exploited.

 

[tdhartis]

I'll be at the game Sunday night. I am a Colts fan. I am just hoping for a great game. I expect Peyton to put up Peyton numbers but not as gaudy as the first few weeks. The Colts defense has definitely sucked at times, but they have looked better and better as the season has progressed. Running QBs have killed them with their legs more than anything. I expect the Broncos to win this game by about 7-10 points with Peyton getting about 325 yards and 2-3 TD passes. This is coming from a big fan of the Colts that tries to be a realist. Can't wait for the Peyton reunion!

Don't you think the Colts might know a thing or two about his tendencies, weaknesses?

Yes, they exist and they could be exploited.

Of course they will. However, compared to most QBs, Peyton doesn't have many. Most notably, probably his reputation for not playing as well when he is constantly pressured? What else? The Colts don't have the pass rush they've had in prior years, and Manning has the talent on the Broncos to kill them if they overcommit to blitzing too often. I think Indianapolis will try to make it a very ball-control orientated game and keep him off the field as much as possible, and try to find unique blitz packages they haven't shown so far this season to maybe force him into some uncomfortable throws. I think Indy has a chance, but like the Cowboys--everything has to go right for them.

Also, as Buffaloes already mentioned, I think Von Miller returning will have a greater influence on the Bronco's D then people might first think.

 

[Phenix]

I bet Manning tries so hard to win and over think it by running the ball a lot he almost blows it, like the past two weeks.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Should be a great game. I expect a lot of points by both teams. Both Indy and Manning made out in this whole thing. Indy has a very good Qb for the future and Manning has shown he's still one of the best. One thing is for sure, we'll make to much out of the winner or loser and many will act like Indy was dumb for not keeping Manning if they lose or smart to get rid of him if they win.

Regardless of the outcome it was good for both and it'll be a fun game to watch.

 

[Shutout]

Colts will win that game

 

[duaneok66]

I'll be at the game Sunday night. I am a Colts fan. I am just hoping for a great game. I expect Peyton to put up Peyton numbers but not as gaudy as the first few weeks. The Colts defense has definitely sucked at times, but they have looked better and better as the season has progressed. Running QBs have killed them with their legs more than anything. I expect the Broncos to win this game by about 7-10 points with Peyton getting about 325 yards and 2-3 TD passes. This is coming from a big fan of the Colts that tries to be a realist. Can't wait for the Peyton reunion!

Don't you think the Colts might know a thing or two about his tendencies, weaknesses?

Yes, they exist and they could be exploited.

Of course they will. However, compared to most QBs, Peyton doesn't have many. Most notably, probably his reputation for not playing as well when he is constantly pressured? What else? The Colts don't have the pass rush they've had in prior years, and Manning has the talent on the Broncos to kill them if they overcommit to blitzing too often. I think Indianapolis will try to make it a very ball-control orientated game and keep him off the field as much as possible, and try to find unique blitz packages they haven't shown so far this season to maybe force him into some uncomfortable throws. I think Indy has a chance, but like the Cowboys--everything has to go right for them.

Also, as Buffaloes already mentioned, I think Von Miller returning will have a greater influence on the Bronco's D then people might first think.

Great point.

Miller's return will make a big difference. Even good corners can cover for only so long - pressure forces the ball to come out - and it maximizes the ability of the secondary.