Who's going to win? (1 Viewer)

[djcolts]

Didnt the Texans beat Indy like 2 weeks ago?

Yes, but that was a road game on grass, this is a home game on turf. The 2006 Colts are a good home team and a poor road team.

 

[ShadowMaster]

I'll go Colts at home with that passing game on the turf.

 

[The_Man]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

No, in the Texans game the Colts got behind 14-0 in the first 9 minutes.That is what happened a few weeks ago when Indy played at home vs. Cincy, and turned a 17-13 lead into a 31-13 lead in about 6 minutes midway through the third quarter.

 

[jurb26]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

No, in the Texans game the Colts got behind 14-0 in the first 9 minutes.That is what happened a few weeks ago when Indy played at home vs. Cincy, and turned a 17-13 lead into a 31-13 lead in about 6 minutes midway through the third quarter.

The only problem with this is that KC does not = Cinci. There is no way in creation that if KC finds themsleves in a 3 point ball game going into the 3rd quarter that LJ will not be seeing the ball 30+ times on the ground.

 

[sinatravolta]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

These are lame posts. So - the Colts lost @Houston - a 6-10 team that has never beaten them before. You could also easily pick the Chiefs lamest loss of the year, @ Cleveland (a 4-12 team) - and say they suck. I think the Colts win and I like their chances @ Baltimore too. Now - @ San Diego I think is a tougher matchup for them and if that happens I would pick the Chargers.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

No, in the Texans game the Colts got behind 14-0 in the first 9 minutes.That is what happened a few weeks ago when Indy played at home vs. Cincy, and turned a 17-13 lead into a 31-13 lead in about 6 minutes midway through the third quarter.

So if the Chiefs find themsleves up by 14 then they won't have to score every possession? Just checking, cuz you are stating the Chiefs are going to need to score every time to stay in the game.Me, I think Indy has been utter crap for the past 6 weeks which is far more important of an idicator then how many home games you won in september. I am surprised so many people think they will win, me, I doubt they keep it within double digits.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

These are lame posts. So - the Colts lost @Houston - a 6-10 team that has never beaten them before. You could also easily pick the Chiefs lamest loss of the year, @ Cleveland (a 4-12 team) - and say they suck. I think the Colts win and I like their chances @ Baltimore too. Now - @ San Diego I think is a tougher matchup for them and if that happens I would pick the Chargers.

The Colts lamest loss was that 40 ptr or whatever at Jax. The game they gave up 350 yrds rushing. The Texans loss I was pointing out was just 2 weeks ago, another game they couldn't stop Ron Dayne.

 

[hutchins929]

Manning Throws for 3 tds but the Colts Defense looses the game!

Kansas City 45 Indianapolis 35

after another bad post season, Peyton Manning demands a trade!!!

I can see it now... Peyton Manning to Roy Williams!!!

 

[sinatravolta]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

No, in the Texans game the Colts got behind 14-0 in the first 9 minutes.That is what happened a few weeks ago when Indy played at home vs. Cincy, and turned a 17-13 lead into a 31-13 lead in about 6 minutes midway through the third quarter.

So if the Chiefs find themsleves up by 14 then they won't have to score every possession? Just checking, cuz you are stating the Chiefs are going to need to score every time to stay in the game.Me, I think Indy has been utter crap for the past 6 weeks which is far more important of an idicator then how many home games you won in september. I am surprised so many people think they will win, me, I doubt they keep it within double digits.

Um - both Indy and the Chiefs are 3-3 the past 6 weeks. Why is that Indy "played like crap" but not KC?And as for how many home games they won in September - what does that have to do with anything? They won ALL their home games, including a recent one against Cinci when Cinci was starting to roll and they viewed the game as a must win and the Colts won it going away. They also just beat a Miami team that finished the season strong - and their home game before Cinci was a 45-21 beat-down of the Eagles.

 

[purestrength]

KC will have to score virtually ever time to stay in the game. As good as LJ is, KC's offense is not built to be a scoring machine. The first time they don't score on a drive, they're suddenly going to be 7 or 10 or 13 points behind, and then the game will get out of hand.

Is that what happened in the Texans game?

No, in the Texans game the Colts got behind 14-0 in the first 9 minutes.That is what happened a few weeks ago when Indy played at home vs. Cincy, and turned a 17-13 lead into a 31-13 lead in about 6 minutes midway through the third quarter.

So if the Chiefs find themsleves up by 14 then they won't have to score every possession? Just checking, cuz you are stating the Chiefs are going to need to score every time to stay in the game.Me, I think Indy has been utter crap for the past 6 weeks which is far more important of an idicator then how many home games you won in september. I am surprised so many people think they will win, me, I doubt they keep it within double digits.

Um - both Indy and the Chiefs are 3-3 the past 6 weeks. Why is that Indy "played like crap" but not KC?And as for how many home games they won in September - what does that have to do with anything? They won ALL their home games, including a recent one against Cinci when Cinci was starting to roll and they viewed the game as a must win and the Colts won it going away. They also just beat a Miami team that finished the season strong - and their home game before Cinci was a 45-21 beat-down of the Eagles.

The same Jeff Garcia-led Eagles that everyone is raving about now, I might add.But hey, I like seeing plenty of Colts hate. When less is expected of them, they usually play better.

 

[Wheelhouse]

I see it like this... Yes, the Colts run defense will be exploited, but this is not new. Other teams, regardless of whether or not they have an elite RB, have torched them this season - AND the Colts still won the game.

I can see LJ coming out and having a big game, but will the Chiefs win? I'm thinking no. Sure the Jags ran up and down IND and beat them, but the Chiefs defense <<<< Jags defense. I think this could be a barnburner type of game with high pointage across the board. All Indy needs to do is keep KC's scoring to a minimum and then outscore them. I think IND and Peyton Manning will do just that. Count my vote as a win for IND.

 

[jurb26]

I see it like this... Yes, the Colts run defense will be exploited, but this is not new. Other teams, regardless of whether or not they have an elite RB, have torched them this season - AND the Colts still won the game.I can see LJ coming out and having a big game, but will the Chiefs win? I'm thinking no. Sure the Jags ran up and down IND and beat them, but the Chiefs defense <<<< Jags defense. I think this could be a barnburner type of game with high pointage across the board. All Indy needs to do is keep KC's scoring to a minimum and then outscore them. I think IND and Peyton Manning will do just that. Count my vote as a win for IND.

What Indy needs to do is rather simple IMO. Win the TO battle. We all know that Indy can score and in bunches at home. They can't score if they don't stay on the field however. If they make any mistakes or just get plain unlucky and give the ball away. KC should be happy to play boring hard nosed football. Then again if KC turns the ball over this could get ugly...

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

I see it like this... Yes, the Colts run defense will be exploited, but this is not new. Other teams, regardless of whether or not they have an elite RB, have torched them this season - AND the Colts still won the game.I can see LJ coming out and having a big game, but will the Chiefs win? I'm thinking no. Sure the Jags ran up and down IND and beat them, but the Chiefs defense <<<< Jags defense. I think this could be a barnburner type of game with high pointage across the board. All Indy needs to do is keep KC's scoring to a minimum and then outscore them. I think IND and Peyton Manning will do just that. Count my vote as a win for IND.

Didn't the Chiefs offense drop 35 on the Jags defense a couple days ago? Are the Colts a better Defense then the Jags? There are plenty of signs pointing to the Chiefs, stop ignoring them.

 

[Billy Ball Thorton]

I have very little doubt the chiefs will win this games.

It's taylor made for them.

LJ vs Indy D will decide this game

Lets not forget Indy Suxor in post season.

 

[rzrback77]

A lot of folks are harping on Indi's perfect home record this year, but in those games they had several squeakers against...

Jax winning 21-14

Tenn winning 14-13

Buffalo winning 17-16

Miami winning 27-22

yes they won, but not overpowering. I think this one will be close, but KC will manage to control the ball and the clock and win 24-21.

Lower scoring than most foresee.

 

[pizzatyme]

A lot of folks are harping on Indi's perfect home record this year, but in those games they had several squeakers against...Jax winning 21-14Tenn winning 14-13Buffalo winning 17-16Miami winning 27-22yes they won, but not overpowering. I think this one will be close, but KC will manage to control the ball and the clock and win 24-21.Lower scoring than most foresee.

I also don't see too many harping on Indy's quality road wins this season either?! @ Giants- A playoff team 26-21@ Jets- A playoff team 31-28@ Broncos- Were on a roll at the time 34-31@ Patriots- A Playoff team 27-20The Colts lost to 1 team with a losing record this season, albeit a bad loss to the Texans by 3 points.Their schedule has been brutal! They've had numerous injuries and losses to the defense. Yet, they are 12-4.LJ will undoubtedly get his, but I happen to think the Colts win going away. I initially prediced 38-31 Colts. I've changed my mind. Now, 38-20.LJ gets 250 and 2 TDs, but the Colts do enough to stall 2 drives and stop a couple of others(hopefully with some turnovers).On to Baltimore...

 

[Iron Mike Tomczak]

Indy to win.

KC coach says he may pull Green if ineffective?

Is this the remark of a team with any confidence?

No.

Shure, LJ blows up the Colts for 150-200 yds and some end zone intrusions.

Thats a given.

But the Colts offense is too strong for LJ to beat them singlehandedly.

Sorry Chiefs fans.

31 - 17 IND over KC

 

[bjabrad]

This is a great matchup of Indy's great passing vs KC's good pass DEF and KC's great rushing vs Indy's poor rush DEF. Truthfully, I think it's a coin flip game but since I'm a KC homer they get my vote even though KC typically disappoints early in the playoffs vs Indy typically disappointing later in the playoffs.

KC has been built to be an Indy killer this year with the focus on ball control and improving the DEF and instead of trying to outscore and losing in the playoffs like Indy does every.

If you want to look at two game trends then Indy got run over in HOU and was outplayed by MIA who was using Cleo Lemmon as a QB and had 5 FG's and any other team would have beaten Indy on that day. KC's two game trend is winning at OAK 20-9 which doesn't provide a whole lot of info and winning at home 35-30 vs a pretty good JAX team.

I think KC will be prolific on the ground early with LJ and that we'll have to see more of Bennett to give LJ a breather due to the long runs that LJ will be ripping off. I think Green will be effective mixing in the pass if his ankle holds out. If not Huard is more than able to get the job done at handing off to LJ, dropping off to Gonzo and the occassional deep WR pass on 2nd and short to keep the DEF honest.

I'll be very curious to see how much pass rush KC can get on Manning, how well the KC DB's play vs Manning/Harrison/Wayne, Indy's gameplan and how much they choose to use Addai/Rhodes and which team has the better special teams.

Other than my homer reason though, I keep going back to what wins in the playoffs,,,rushing, good def and turnover ratio (IND +7, KC +4). Not to mention that the underdog wildcard team has a good record of late.

 

[NOONAN]

Indy to win.KC coach says he may pull Green if ineffective?Is this the remark of a team with any confidence? No.Shure, LJ blows up the Colts for 150-200 yds and some end zone intrusions.Thats a given.But the Colts offense is too strong for LJ to beat them singlehandedly.Sorry Chiefs fans.31 - 17 IND over KC

I agree except for LJ going wild. Sanders is back and he is without doubt the difference-maker for Indy's run D. Trent Green will be forced to try to win the game passing which lets Freeney have an impact.34-13 INDY at home.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

Indy to win.KC coach says he may pull Green if ineffective?Is this the remark of a team with any confidence? No.Shure, LJ blows up the Colts for 150-200 yds and some end zone intrusions.Thats a given.But the Colts offense is too strong for LJ to beat them singlehandedly.Sorry Chiefs fans.31 - 17 IND over KC

I agree except for LJ going wild. Sanders is back and he is without doubt the difference-maker for Indy's run D. Trent Green will be forced to try to win the game passing which lets Freeney have an impact.34-13 INDY at home.

How many teams have the Colts held to 13 pts this season (Heres a tip 1)? These predictions of the Colts holding down the KC are not based in reality. Of the 5 playoff teams the Colts faced this season, none scored less the 20 pts. On avg the Colts give up 22.5 pts a gm (good for 23rd in the league). The 4th ranked Jags got lit to the tune of 35 last week, the Colts defense is far far worse, and not playing well lately (giving up an avg of 27+ in their last 4 games).

 

[Warpig]

Indy to win.KC coach says he may pull Green if ineffective?Is this the remark of a team with any confidence? No.Shure, LJ blows up the Colts for 150-200 yds and some end zone intrusions.Thats a given.But the Colts offense is too strong for LJ to beat them singlehandedly.Sorry Chiefs fans.31 - 17 IND over KC

I agree except for LJ going wild. Sanders is back and he is without doubt the difference-maker for Indy's run D. Trent Green will be forced to try to win the game passing which lets Freeney have an impact.34-13 INDY at home.

How many teams have the Colts held to 13 pts this season (Heres a tip 1)? These predictions of the Colts holding down the KC are not based in reality. Of the 5 playoff teams the Colts faced this season, none scored less the 20 pts. On avg the Colts give up 22.5 pts a gm (good for 23rd in the league). The 4th ranked Jags got lit to the tune of 35 last week, the Colts defense is far far worse, and not playing well lately (giving up an avg of 27+ in their last 4 games).

Not to take anything away from the Chiefs, but the running game won that game against Jax. I'm a Jax fan and that team is very over-rated. THey are just an average middle of the road team offensively and defensively. Sure...they got Henderson and Stroud but other than that (and maybe Mathis) just average to below average guys (post Peterson's injury).I think this game could go either way. KC certainly got the favorable matchup, but Indy can score against anyone and in bunches. I think the Indy defense plays inspired and pissed and makes some big plays and Manning takes what the defense gives him.How does LJ perform on the turf fields?

 

[seahawk 17]

I'm taking KC.

Johnson will have around 35 carries and KC will eat up the clock, keeping Manning off of the field. With Manning and the Colts offense on the sidelines, there is no way the Colt's can win.

KC 31

Colts 17

 

[AB in DC]

Amazed at how many people are saying KC.

Classic case of overthinking the matchup and missing the forest for the trees. Indy is a good team, great at home, while KC is so-so team that's mediocre on the road.

Indy 34 KC 23

 

[The_Man]

I agree.

Indy was 12-4 and 8-0 at home. KC is a mediocre team that struggles on the road.

 

[lions327]

The only thing the Chiefs have in their favor is LJ against the Colts run defense, which is the worst I can recall seeing.

The Colts will score plenty of points, and they very well might get ahead early and force KC to abandon the run sooner than they wish. I just cant see the KC defense stopping the Colts offense, especially in Indy.

The Colts are unbeaten at home and the Chiefs are not a great road team. The Colts run defense is terrible, but they are still 12-4, and the Chiefs are 9-7, both for a reason.

Overall, the Colts are just a better team. If the Chiefs had a better defense, I would give them a chance, but I don't think they have much of a chance to win this game.

Indy 35, KC 20.

 

[bjabrad]

Indy to win.KC coach says he may pull Green if ineffective?Is this the remark of a team with any confidence? No.Shure, LJ blows up the Colts for 150-200 yds and some end zone intrusions.Thats a given.But the Colts offense is too strong for LJ to beat them singlehandedly.Sorry Chiefs fans.31 - 17 IND over KC

I agree except for LJ going wild. Sanders is back and he is without doubt the difference-maker for Indy's run D. Trent Green will be forced to try to win the game passing which lets Freeney have an impact.34-13 INDY at home.

How many teams have the Colts held to 13 pts this season (Heres a tip 1)? These predictions of the Colts holding down the KC are not based in reality. Of the 5 playoff teams the Colts faced this season, none scored less the 20 pts. On avg the Colts give up 22.5 pts a gm (good for 23rd in the league). The 4th ranked Jags got lit to the tune of 35 last week, the Colts defense is far far worse, and not playing well lately (giving up an avg of 27+ in their last 4 games).

Not to take anything away from the Chiefs, but the running game won that game against Jax. I'm a Jax fan and that team is very over-rated. THey are just an average middle of the road team offensively and defensively. Sure...they got Henderson and Stroud but other than that (and maybe Mathis) just average to below average guys (post Peterson's injury).I think this game could go either way. KC certainly got the favorable matchup, but Indy can score against anyone and in bunches. I think the Indy defense plays inspired and pissed and makes some big plays and Manning takes what the defense gives him.How does LJ perform on the turf fields?

LJ's career stats on Turf/Grass are 5.5/4.6 Avg, 153/83 Y/G.Home/Away is 4.7/4.8 Avg, 98/77 Y/G.Sept (6 games) 63 Y/G 5.0 Avg 3 TDOct (10 games) 64 Y/G 4.0 Avg 9 TDNov (12 games) 99 Y/G 4.8 Avg 11 TDDec (15 games) 104 Y/G 4.8 Avg 20 TDJan (2 games) 123 Y/G 5.7 Avg 4 TDvs Indy he's had 1 rush for 19 yds.

 

[The Jacket]

THey are just an average middle of the road team offensively and defensively. Sure...they got Henderson and Stroud but other than that (and maybe Mathis) just average to below average guys (post Peterson's injury).

The Jaguars have one of the best run defenses in football.Larry Johnson's just better.

 

[Rogi]

Maybe this only happens to players on my FF teams, but it seems like when a player is suppose to go off, such as LJ this week at Indy, they don't. I have no reason to think LJ won't have a big game, other than the hype doesn't always pan out.

 

[NOONAN]

Indy to win.KC coach says he may pull Green if ineffective?Is this the remark of a team with any confidence? No.Shure, LJ blows up the Colts for 150-200 yds and some end zone intrusions.Thats a given.But the Colts offense is too strong for LJ to beat them singlehandedly.Sorry Chiefs fans.31 - 17 IND over KC

I agree except for LJ going wild. Sanders is back and he is without doubt the difference-maker for Indy's run D. Trent Green will be forced to try to win the game passing which lets Freeney have an impact.34-13 INDY at home.

How many teams have the Colts held to 13 pts this season (Heres a tip 1)? These predictions of the Colts holding down the KC are not based in reality. Of the 5 playoff teams the Colts faced this season, none scored less the 20 pts. On avg the Colts give up 22.5 pts a gm (good for 23rd in the league). The 4th ranked Jags got lit to the tune of 35 last week, the Colts defense is far far worse, and not playing well lately (giving up an avg of 27+ in their last 4 games).

So far, Indy's D is stuffing the run and KC receivers can't hold on to the ball. Indy at home is different especially with Sanders back. Freeney with the sack/FF!!! Still waiting for Manning to Harrison for 6.