Colts set up from strong stretch run
I wasn't sure how to feel about the Colts offense after Monday Night's loss to the Titans. On one hand, they protected Peyton Manning better than they have all season. The offensive line also blocked well for Dominic Rhodes. This was supposed to be a brutal matchup for the big men up front, and they held up well.
On the other hand, Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison did squat. Peyton Manning oddly missed some passes. Some of his deep balls fluttered, although I suspect that was because of the wind. In the end, I'm not discouraged the Colts managed to put up 21 points. It was the Titans. And I love the Colts remaining schedule against the pass. The Colts get a favorable matchup against the Patriots Sunday night, and then the Steelers the following week. Then, nirvana:
Week 11: Texans
Week 12: @ Chargers
Week 13: @ Cleveland
Week 14: Bengals
Week 15: Lions
Week 16: @ Jaguars
Holy crap. If the weather cooperates in Cleveland, that is as good as it can possibly get. It's the perfect time to buy low on Manning and Wayne. I have heard some surprisingly unhappy murmuring Wayne around the office. He just faced the Packers and Titans, who do a great job stopping wideout. I'm also in the minority thinking Marvin Harrison can still be used as a matchup play. And those are some sweet matchups.
Comments
I've got Harrison...and this is his last chance...he has absolutely stunk...but it's hard to think he's done...I hope you're right Gregg
Posted by: jacob | October 30, 2008 05:50 PM
Okay but what are your thoughts on the running game, specifically Joseph "My Last Name is Cajun for Wuss" Addai?
Posted by: jmp | October 30, 2008 08:48 PM
I've had nirvana matchups all year, to be given nothing but goose eggs all year. My roster is filled with underperforming studs but thats fantasy football at its best. So hence my post, all predictions this year mean squat!!!
Posted by: abruzzi | October 31, 2008 08:36 AM
Tell me about it, until last week, my roster had TO, Torry holt, Ocho, Galloway. I bought them all cheaply early in the year thinking I would be stacked. I just had to trade away jamal lewis to get berrian and avery to try and salvage my season. what a mess! I hate this game.
Posted by: John | October 31, 2008 09:38 AM
John,
If you traded away Jamal Lewis and got Berrian AND Avery, I don't think you should be complaining!
Lewis hasn't broke 100 yards rushing in a game yet this season and only has 3 TDs.
That trade was incredibly lopsided in your favor!
Posted by: CdnFan | October 31, 2008 02:02 PM