COLTS===STEELERS PRE-IN-POST game THREAD!

[mickpetruzzi]

It's illegal to talk about them here in the AFC thread.

lol

Sorry about that....just goes to show that the NFC does not even compare to the AFC.

1.5 hours and counting fellas....let's get er done COLTS!!!!!!

[rocko]

DO NOT SEE ANYONE BEATING THE COLTS THIS YEAR THEY LOOK JUST LIKE THE RAMS DID WHEN THEY WON THEY SUPERBOWL BUT MUCH BETTER TEAM THEN THE RAMS gETER DONE

[Spearit]

Pittsburgh at Indy

If you recall week 12 when the Steelers went in to Indy on a Monday night.
The 26-7 defeat look worse than it was.

If you break down that game.

Jeff Reed missed a 41-yard field goal attempt early in the second quarter which would of made the score a 10-10 tie.

Indy only added two field goals in the second quarter. One of the field goals was when the Steelers were driving in for a score and Ben Roethlisberger was intercepted by Mike Doss.

Half time was only 16-7

Bill Cowher pulls a BONE HEAD PLAY with an onside kick to begin the second half and Steelers gave up 7 points.

Indy only scored another 3 points in the second half.

It was Big Bens first game back after his injury. Pro Bowler Marvell Smith was out and is now back. Pittsburgh was whistled for five false-start penalties and this should improve.

Indy has not played with the usual intensity in over a month.

Indy is a powerhouse but the Steelers are finally in a position where they are not expected to win. With the Steelers playing with confidence and momentum on their side and Big Ben is now more mobile.

[mickpetruzzi]

However, excuses don't win games though. When you look back on it, it says colts 1-0 and pitt 0-1 versus each other this year.

It's going to be a good game...both teams are very good teams. Good luck to you, Brother.

[DAREALDEAL]

and Pittsburgh.

Indianapolis uses its own version of basketball on grass when the Colts compete in the RCA Dome. Offensively, Indy quarterback Peyton Manning can choose from a solid group of speed on the outside to attack a Pittsburgh secondary that is average at best. During the regular season, the Steelers allowed close to 200 yards per game through the air. With an extra week to prepare and get their timing down, the Colts will have the Men of Steel backpedaling all day long.

There are a couple of great post season systems that apply to the Horseshoes in this contest. First, NFL playoff home teams are a solid 26-8 ATS provided they enter off back-to-back ATS losses and theyre matched up against a foe that owns a won/loss percentage greater than .500 and less than .750. In this role off a non-division home game, our host skyrockets to a perfect 10-0 SU and ATS. Please note: Those 10 victories came by an average of 17.5 points per game!

Second, one of the hardest things to do in post season play is win a second consecutive road game. Since 1980, NFL playoff guests are a soft 12-38 SU and 20-30 ATS coming off a straight up post season road win. If our guest is matched up against an opponent that carries a won/loss percentage greater than .800, this system dips to a woeful 4-22 SU and 9-17 ATS. Pittsburgh is stuck in this nasty play against set.

The Colts didnt work their tails off all year long to win homefield and then lose in their first playoff game. Respect is certainly given to the Steelers and their ability to defend and run the football. Unfortunately, Indy is on a mission right now and Pittsburgh is in the way. Take INDIANAPOLIS


GAMEBOY STRIKING NOTES

[DAREALDEAL]

You hear a lot of talk about Chicagos defense and thats understandable. The Bears stop unit is the best in the playoffs and the Monsters of the Midway could win a Super Bowl based on that units play alone. However, the key to this victory wont be the play of Chicagos D. Instead, its time the Chicago offense stole the show.

The Bears already dominated the Panthers with rookie quarterback Kyle Orton behind center. Just imagine what this team will do with a healthy Rex Grossman calling the plays. Over the past few weeks, Chicagos offensive attack has improved dramatically. Carolina wont recognize this new high octane Bears offense with Grossman at the helm. When these two met earlier, the Panthers knew Orton wasnt going to beat them with his arm. Carolina better respect Grossmans ability to throw the football or John Fox and Company will be sent to the showers early!

In case you havent noticed, this will be the third consecutive road game for the Panthers. Carolina won at Atlanta in the regular season finale and then strolled into New York and dominated the Giants in the Wildcard round. That last victory against the G-Men put the Panthers is a tough technical spot. Since 1980, playoff road teams playing their third consecutive road game are a soft 3-29 SU and 8-23-1 ATS including 6-23-1 ATS in this role priced as a favorite or an underdog of +11.5 or less. Carolina is stuck in this awful play against set.

At home off a SU and ATS loss and matched up against a foe that owns a won/loss percentage greater than .460 and less than .730, Chicago owns a remarkable 25-10 ATS record. In this role battling an opponent that enters off a victory of eight points or more, the Bears improve to a sensational 10-1 ATS!

The bottom line is simple. Defense wins championships and the Bears have the best one on the field. Of course, dont be too surprised if Rex surprises Carolina with an offensive explosion of his own. Take CHICAGO

MORE STRIKING NOTES

[therealdeal]

34-24 colts

[RogerMetz]

that hurt, rough start

[wayne1218]

What a GREAT start for "MY" Steelers!

[Spiccoli]

Peyton "Choke" Manning....

This guy is digging his own "legacy" grave.

Of course, he did play for Tennessee(!!)

[RogerMetz]

Steelers look really good here... Wish i would hedged a little and put a dime on steelers money line... Oh well, there is a LOT of time left... Lets try to get a stop here and take off some minutes off the clock...

[RogerMetz]

Would feel GREAT if the colts could stop the steelers on a drive without a fluke INT!

[wayne1218]

This should be a "Tight" game throughout!

[RogerMetz]

I was definetly on the wrong side of this one.. I know its early but this one is over spread wise...-15,000 for me... Gave back 65% of what i made yesterday... That sucks...
Oh well, Good luck to all the steeler guys

[wrightmove]

[QUOTE=Spiccoli]Peyton "Choke" Manning....

This guy is digging his own "legacy" grave.

Of course, he did play for Tennessee(!!)[/QUOTE


that shovel that he used at tennessee with the picture of spurrier on it that was used for 5 years in early september is ready to be put back into play here. just put cowher on the backside of the nfl shovel that has belichic on the front