Just in case you missed it, the Colts had a short week this week. You kinda figured that in this rematch with a division rival, we were going to struggle on defense. Robert Mathis was out, as were our Corners Davis and Powers. Plus, we haven’t been the best on the road. We should beat the Jags, but we couldn’t beat them earlier this year at home.
That being said, the Jags identity as a team revolves around Pocket Hercules (Jones-Drew), and with him out, they really struggle to get going on offense with a punt, a missed Field Goal, and a fumble to start the game.
Andrew Luck on the other hand, looked nearly unstoppable. He was running and throwing nearly at will. I don’t understand why the Jags are the only team who are WORSE at home than they are on the road. It makes no sense.
I also love the fact that it seems like every time Luck makes an INT, he makes a point to go out and get the tackle himself. He takes responsibility for the mistake and does his personal best to make up for it.
Last time these two team played, the Colts built a big first half lead, then took their foot off the gas and were outscored 19-3 in the second half for a loss. The field reporter for NFL Network asked the Colts what they were going to do in the second half, and he said “We’re going to step on the Jaguar’s throat.” His team started that mandate with a pick-6. Henne tried to breathe some life into the Jags, but they also had a season high number of penalties. The Colt’s closed out by almost getting another pick-6.
Rest of the League:
Saints-Falcons. Wow. What a way for a streak to end. The Saints have been pretty terrible this season, but they got it done against an undefeated rival.
Bengals-Giants. This wasn’t the income I expected. Usually the Giants are only this bad playing in their division. Cincy seemed to come awake, while the Giants slept through it, especially on defense.
Broncos-Panthers. Cam scored first, and it looked like it would be a game, but Peyton Manning is still Peyton Manning and the Broncos defense just had Carolina’s number all day long.
Pats-Bills. This game looked over early, but to the credit of the Bills they fought back hard against Tom Brady (who is a chump) and Bill Belichump.
Ravens-Raiders. This was a route, plain and simple.
Titans-Dolphins. So was this, and it makes little sense as bad as the Titans have been this season.
Cowboys-Eagles. Boo. I was hoping they would tie, so that way both teams would lose.
Rams-Niners. So I was off by one game...
Texans-Bears. I'm telling you, if they stay hungry, Houston can do very well this season. This time, their defense was hungry for Cutler. And turnovers. On both sides of the ball. It was messy, but it's still a W.
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