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In last year's AFC Championship, Manning threw four interceptions. There was a good discussion here on whether Manning choked or if he just wasn't Manningesque.
Recently, Manning said of his performance in last year's AFC championship that he played like "an absolute dog."
What do you think will happen this Sunday at 4:30pm in Foxboro?
I'm goin' with history, and my beloved Pats on this one.
CHOKE MANNING, YOU MOTHER FUCKER!
The Pats don't have the secondary to cover one of the Colts' receivers, let alone all 3 and the tight ends. Manning's gonna get it done in Foxboro this year, which scares me cos we'll have to host him in Pittsburgh the week after (provided we win this week)
GO STEELERS!!
*cackle!*
I think the combination of Ty Law (who killed Manning in last year's playoffs) being out and the Colts offense just being out of control means the Colts win. I think they win pretty big.
This is my thinking as well. The Pats just do not seem to have the right tools in the secondary to stop the frighteningly prodigious passing attack of the Colts.Quote:
Originally posted by Wyden
I think the combination of Ty Law (who killed Manning in last year's playoffs) being out and the Colts offense just being out of control means the Colts win. I think they win pretty big.
I don't want to take anything away from the Pats, their history of overcoming difficulties, or Belichick. They definitely have a very good shot to win. I am just learning towards the Colts on this one.
Steelers fans should definitely be worried. I think the Steelers match up even worse against the Colts since they don't really have the offense to reliably put up 30+ points.
The Steelers have been winning with good, fast linebackers, excellent receivers and a revitalized running game (The Bus looked damn good this season). Their only hope against the Colts would be to have their linebackers somehow shake up Manning enough to prevent him from getting his rhythm. If Manning hits his stride, game over.
With the new rules in the NFL this year, the Pats secondary won't be able to hold the Colts receivers like they did last year either. I have to go with the Colts on this one, but then again I also picked the Packers to go to the Superbowl. :violinQuote:
Originally posted by Wyden
I think the combination of Ty Law (who killed Manning in last year's playoffs) being out and the Colts offense just being out of control means the Colts win. I think they win pretty big.
Good point! I forgot how the Pats corners were MAULING Indy receivers last year. The new bumping rules definitely favor the Colts.Quote:
Originally posted by vin
With the new rules in the NFL this year, the Pats secondary won't be able to hold the Colts receivers like they did last year either. I have to go with the Colts on this one, but then again I also picked the Packers to go to the Superbowl.
I think Bill Simmons addressed this overblown complaint quite well in his column "GO HOME AND GET YOUR BLEEPIN' SHINE-BOX!!"Quote:
Originally posted by vin
With the new rules in the NFL this year, the Pats secondary won't be able to hold the Colts receivers like they did last year either.
Aside from ONE interference call that was missed on Indy's attempted tying drive, the Pats were playing well within the rules of the game. And let us not forget that had delay of game penalties been properly called, it likely would have a been a drive to get back from 14 pts down, not to tie.
The Colts lost last year because they were out-hit, out-hustled, out-manuevered, out-thought, and out-played. Period.
Now, last year having been put to rest, there's this year. My feelings about this matchup can be reduced to one word: YIPES!
If the Pats were healthy, I'd have no worries at all. Manning hasn't found a way to beat the Bellichick/Brady Pats, home or away. But with the Seymour injury, as well as the entire secondary being out of commision, I'm far less confident. On paper, I'd have to give the Colts the edge. But a lot of intangibles go the Pats way.
I'm betting this will be one of the most exciting games of the post-season. Exciting or nerve-wracking, depending upon your team loyalties.
Keep an eye on Bruschi, btw. I predict a big game from Teddy.
Pats will win.
Nothing agains Indy or Manning, but, they are the best team in football over the last 4 years, and nothing I see makes me think that will change.
Pats win this week, next week, and the Super Bowl.
I just think with the season Manning has had it would be hard to bet against him and the Colts winning it all. There's too many weapons on that Colts team. The Colts defense ain't great, but it's not too bad either. They have a good defensive line that can really put the pressure on the QB, and I'll bet they'll be chasing Brady all other the place and messing up his timing.
Colts will win it this year I believe.
Personally I don't think the Colts D is that bad...Young! but not so bad. Consider any defense that spends countless minutes on the field because the Offensive machine that is Manning controled racks up countless points. That D is gonna give up a bunch of yards and pts if for no other reason than being on the field so much. Last I heard the Pats were .. 2? pt favorites? I think the Colts will win easily, mostly because of the banged up D the Pats have, otherwise it would be a bit of a toss up.
I also heard that the during alllll this rain that the Pats field cover had been torn and the field is muddy and a mess!!!!
So that should help, if true, to slow down the Colts, it may be the only way they, the Pats, can do it.
Gotta love homefield advantage :)
Gee, I wonder how the field cover was torn.
Cause Belichek rules!
Go Pats
down with all mannings!
:angel
*whistles innocently*
GRRR.... I hate Peyton Manning, I hate the Colts!!! I am HATEFUL!!!
Oh well, time to move on.