Weekly spotlight
The Colts Offense Vs The Texans Defense
Joe Maass: Ehhh So much is different from when they played to start the season. The key to this rematch will be Brian Cushing and how he will adjust to playing MLB. He will be responsible for making all the calls and adjustments pre-snap. Manning has the ability to pick apart the best the NFL has to offer and Houston’s pass defense is terrible. The Colt’s are hurting on offense with Dallas Clark and Austin Collie out for this game it will make running the offense as usual a little difficult. I expect the Colts to move the ball at will and put up points as usual because they’ll still have the one piece that isn’t replaceable and that’s the quarterback Peyton Manning.
Dr Jamez: There’s a lot to look at here, as Joe Mentioned having someone who one hasn’t played mlb in the NFL versus the greatest football player ever in Manning is a mismatch in the least. But there’s a lot more to the story you’ll see a different colts offense they you have the passed few years you’ll see a lot of 3-4 wide receiver sets but I think with the loss of Clark you will also see more two tight end sets and pounding the running game. But don’t be surprised if you see Peyton take advantage of Cushing playing mlb by using Eldridge (tight end) in the receiving game. The media seems to think Tamme will be replacing Clark and for blocking I think that’s true but The Colts drafted Eldrige for the same reasons they like Clark and think he has potential to be a good receiving tight end. All in all I don’t see how the Colts will have trouble moving the ball, it wasn’t the problem last game and I don’t think it will be this time. Keep in mind The Texans are the 13th ranked run defense and dead last in passing, total yardage, and over all rank. I know that Indy has been last in defense before but they never had to play Peyton Manning and this was before Houston lost the defensive captain and play caller. Contending with Indy’s fans and injuries I don’t see how the Texans will be able to slow the Colts down at all. One last stat to think about, the Colts are leading the league in touchdowns and total points scored.
The Colts Defense Vs The Texans Offense
Dr. Jamez: This is such an important game and there are so many worries and concerns I honestly didn’t know how to start this segment. During the bye week as news of each new injury came in killing my soul the thing I told all my friends to keep reminding me is at least no new injuries came up for the colts defense. Clearly this will be the determining factor in this game. In both games the Colts lost they let the other offenses wear them out and run wild on them. The Colts have played better vs. the run passed few weeks not letting Kansas City, the best rushing attach in the league in the end zone at all. But still the Texans have a much more dynamic offense then the chiefs so the colts could struggle.
Joe Maass: The Colts have done a great job as always in managing the injuries on defense and having Freeny and Mathis go a long way in helping that. Houston has a fantastic rushing attack that is just a complement to the great passing game they have. Many people thought this was the season Schaub would step it up and be considered a top 5 QB, so far in my opinion he hasn’t done that. Clearly Andre Johnson creates matchup problems versus any team and Owen Daniels is starting to be more involved in the passing attack. I expect the Texans to move the ball very easily and dominate the flow of the game to keep Manning on the sideline.
Special Teams
Dr. Jamez: The Colts are in serious trouble here, Punter Pat McAfee is suspended for this game. They brought in a replacement but he’s obviously unproven. Returns have been a serious issue all year due to depth. This is one area the Texans can basically own The Colts but with these two teams it wont really matter too much.
Joe Maass: I agree
The Bottom Line
Dr Jamez: The Colts must win they can’t drop to 0-3 in the division, they are at home and honestly only one team has beaten Peyton Twice in a season I find it very unlikely that it will happen again.
Joe Maass: The Texans are trying to prove they are a legit playoff contender and what better way to prove this than knocking off the defending AFC champs? Even this early in the season this game could impact how the AFC south looks come week 17. Indy can’t afford to be 2 games behind the Houston Texans with the toughest part of their schedule coming up next.
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