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#51
Early lean on the colts and the under...
Indianapolis at Tennessee (10/27/2008)
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#52
Quote Originally Posted by nohype08:
You;re both a joke, please spare us the back and forth nonsense. I dont care if someone is a prospect or a vetran it means ZERO. what matter sis picking winners an dhel;ping the group. if you can do that, great. if not, try the springer show. i have baeen plkaying for 27 years winning 9 of the last 11 and I have far better things to do than post 3ooo times on a website. take the Titans Monday, Colts are really struggling and TN's d is just too stout.
Like i said i never CALLED ANYONE OUT!. But yet you would like to drag this on. I could honestly careless what you have done the last 11 years more than likely trying to salvage your losses the previous 16. But thats great you have won 9 out of the last 11. Really happy for you and hopefully you can cont. your success the next 11 years but in the mean time BLOW ME! I will not be back in here and sorry for the others having to see this or to disrupt the thread to the others. I will not sit and have two clowns talk to me this way.
BOL to all go HORSE!!!
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#54
Quote Originally Posted by BreakaBookie:
"The Colts have won seven consecutive games on "Monday Night Football," the last loss being a 28-10 decision at Pittsburgh in 2002. Three of the victories were on the road, including 29-7 at Jacksonville last year."
thats a trend if I ever saw one
If you haven't noticed, this is NOT the same Colts team we have grown accustomed to seeing the last several years.
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#55
Just spent some time reading posts on this game and some of the other contests this weekend, and I don't understand all the negativity of some people. Why can't people make their picks and state their reasons without cutting down other people? NOBODY is perfect and we all win some and lose some. Can't we all be civil? Sometimes its like a frigging playground of 6 year olds.
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#57
If you are on Indy here, riddle me this - how are they going to score? Better yet, how are they going to step Tennessee from running up and down the field?
Peyton Manning is without a doubt one of the best qbs in the league, but he is not himself yet this year. Also, this is the first time in years that he hasn't had a top notch supporting cast. Addai is out and Indy doesn't have a decent RB to fill in. That means Indy will be forced to throw on most plays. If I know that, you can damn sure bet that Tenn's defensive coordinator knows it. Indy simply doesn't have the offensive weapons to be a one dimensional team and succeed. Reggie Wayne is good, but Marvin Harrison is past his prime. Tenn will be expecting Manning to throw the ball on virtually every play without Addai and will blitz the shit out of him. Tennessee is 4th in the league rushing the ball and Indy is 29th in the league stopping the run.
I ask again, how will Indy score and how will they stop Tennessee from scoring?
Taking Titans large and under for a little. Frankly, I don't think Indy scores more than 14 and probably more like 10. Wouldn't be surprised to see this end up 24-10 or so.
Peyton Manning is without a doubt one of the best qbs in the league, but he is not himself yet this year. Also, this is the first time in years that he hasn't had a top notch supporting cast. Addai is out and Indy doesn't have a decent RB to fill in. That means Indy will be forced to throw on most plays. If I know that, you can damn sure bet that Tenn's defensive coordinator knows it. Indy simply doesn't have the offensive weapons to be a one dimensional team and succeed. Reggie Wayne is good, but Marvin Harrison is past his prime. Tenn will be expecting Manning to throw the ball on virtually every play without Addai and will blitz the shit out of him. Tennessee is 4th in the league rushing the ball and Indy is 29th in the league stopping the run.
I ask again, how will Indy score and how will they stop Tennessee from scoring?
Taking Titans large and under for a little. Frankly, I don't think Indy scores more than 14 and probably more like 10. Wouldn't be surprised to see this end up 24-10 or so.
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#59
for what its worth, basically football boils down to the line of scrimmage. Indy cant stop the run and Tenn runs the ball a lot and effectively. Indy cant run the ball and Tenn stops the run quite well. I see a lot of people on Indy because of the "situation", this is a moot point I believe in this game. Tenn is just flat out better than Indy and they are home on Monday night with the national spotlight. I am not gonna over think this...........I will have my biggest wager of the year on Tenn -4, and honestly dont see how Indy even keeps this within double digits. BOL whatever you play, but Tenn rolls in this one IMHO. 
i killed this weekend in college and pro 
...i'm going a little out of the ordinary and taking Titans team total over 21.5
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#63
Titans Team Report
Right on the wall of the defensive line meeting room was a Fathead cutout of the Colts star quarterback serving as a reminder to the Tennessee defensive line of how important pressure will be on him this week.
“He’s over there staring at us. We’ve got him on the wall,” defensive end Jevon Kearse said. “We’ve got a Fathead up there.
It’s just a reminder that we need to get real close and personal with him, just an early reminder.”
Thus far, the defensive line has accounted for 16.5 of the Titans’ 18 sacks.
“I’m just looking at getting after Peyton,” said defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who has already tied his career high with six sacks. “That’s the whole key, just to get him off the spot to hit him as many times as possible, just to rattle him. That’s our whole goal as a defensive front. You go in our room, and you see that Fathead of Peyton on our wall. It just got here today, so we’re ready for him.”
“This is a special occasion,” Kearse said. “As a matter of fact, we have a fridge with our drinks—our Gatorades and our water—in there, and we’ve got a No. 18 on that too.”
With the Titans defensive line, when healthy, arguably as strong as it’s ever been, they might be catching the 3-3 Colts at their most vulnerable.
Not only is Manning coming off two knee surgeries on his left knee that have hampered his ability to move in the pocket, but the Colts offensive line, charged with keeping him clean, is bothered by injuries.
Only right tackle Ryan Diem has started all five games on the line in the same spot and Indy is using rookies at both guard spots.
Said Haynesworth, “We’ve got a great defensive line and got a great defense, so we plan on getting pressure on him.
“He’s not as accurate running and throwing the ball. He’s more of a timing quarterback. He can (run), but he doesn’t create things well when everything is going crazy.”
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#64
Notes, Quotes
By The Numbers:
100%—Titans red zone scoring percentage in 18 trips into the red zone this year. Tennessee has scored 13 touchdowns and five field goals from inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.
Quote To Note:
“This team doesn’t get put on a national stage a lot, so any time you get that opportunity, you’ve got to make the most of it.” —LB Keith Bulluck, on the Titans only Monday Night Football appearance of the season.
Bulluck described himself last year as “Mr. Monday Night” before getting three interceptions against the Saints in prime time.
Strategy And Personnel
For years, the Colts have lined up their receivers on each side, Reggie Wayne left and Marvin Harrison right with very little movement or switching.
The Titans are certainly fine with that arrangement, allowing them to put up-and-comer Cortland Finnegan on Wayne, who is more dynamic at this stage of his career than Harrison. That leaves the Titans with ex-Colt Nick Harper on Harrison, in a matchup of savvy veterans.
In some instances, however, the Colts appear to be sticking Wayne in the slot in three-receiver sets. The Titans would probably rather have Finnegan on Wayne as much as possible, but they remain confident in nickel back Vincent Fuller to cover anyone who comes his way, even if the Colts decide to throw them a curve with Wayne inside.
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#65
PLAYER NOTES
• WR Lavelle Hawkins continues to get extensive work, as the Titans try to get the shifty rookie incorporated more into their offense. Hawkins has the look of a potential playmaker down the line, but still has issues running routes and being in the right spots at times.
• RB LenDale White, fresh off an 80-yard run at Kansas City, has been losing weight since the season started, though neither he nor Jeff Fisher would reveal how much White has lost. White is listed at 235 pounds, and has been involved in added conditioning drills on a frequent basis.
• LB Colin Allred, a valuable special teams member, missed practice with a groin strain Wednesday. He suffered the injury in Sunday’s 34-10 win over the Chiefs.
• QB Kerry Collins has been at his best protecting the football, as he has thrown just three interceptions and has been sacked just once in 134 dropbacks thus far.
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#66
Game Plan:
At 6-0, the Titans will try to keep doing what works—running the football with Chris Johnson and LenDale White, who were a major part of the franchise-record 332 rushing yards against Kansas City last week.
The Colts have been vulnerable to the run this season with Bob Sanders out of the lineup with an ankle injury. They rank 29th against the run, something that will look inviting as Tennessee hopes to have its offensive line dominate and get a lead.
If they can play from ahead early, it will allow the front four, which has had great success rushing the passer this year, to chase Manning while the back seven mixes and matches on coverage.
Titans LT Michael Roos vs. Colts DE Dwight Freeney. The Titans have done an amazing job keeping Kerry Collins upright with only one sack in 134 dropbacks to throw the football.
Roos is developing into a top-notch pass protector, but Freeney, as always, will provide a big test as he has three sacks and 12 quarterback pressures already this year.
Injury Impact:
• DE Kyle Vanden Bosch missed practice for a second consecutive day because of a groin injury.
• DT Tony Brown appears to be further along after missing last week’s game against Kansas City. Brown, bothered by an ankle injury, has practiced two straight days this week and appears ready to reclaim his starting role opposite Albert Haynesworth.
• WR Justin Gage has practiced the past two days after missing three weeks and two games because of a knee injury. Gage, sporting a brace on his right knee, isn’t 100 percent, but appears to be getting close to playing.
• WR Justin McCareins continues to miss time because of a hamstring problem. He made a bit of progress on Thursday as he ran on the side.
COLTS ALL THE WAY AND GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!!
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#69
Ten looks solid here and will probably get the win, but I don't think they cover. Everyone is talking about Ten and the public is betting them, but I don't think the baton will change hands without a struggle = tight game to the very end. If line stay at 4, I will buy a 1/2.
When in the red zone, I think Ten runs and runs and kicks field goals. I see this game like 20-17 Titans, with Ten getting the win with a late field goal.
Indy +4.5 or better. GLTA
When in the red zone, I think Ten runs and runs and kicks field goals. I see this game like 20-17 Titans, with Ten getting the win with a late field goal.
Indy +4.5 or better. GLTA
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#70
I haven't posted in a while. I do enjoy gettin on the site and reading what everyone else thinks. Sometimes it is useful info and sometimes it isn't. I love to see how some say that they are the greatest cappers out there. Last time I looked, none of us worked in Vegas and made the numbers go up or down. We are all on here to try and find some kind of valuable info. At least that is the reason some of us are on here. For those such as Bird4332, thank you for your input. You are not the best but neither am I. And neither are the ones who talk down to you. As we both know, they are here to agrivate and to wear us all down. Don't stop with the posts. Please. If we all got bothered by the idiots on here then noone would post. I'll be honest, I'm 50% this year. That is 1-1 if you really want to look it up. I like to play college and those are the games that I pick on wagerline. If you want to look those up then feel free. I'm over 50% there but who cares. The overall leader is at 55%. Please someone talk shit to him! Go ahead. Nuff of the soapbox. . .
I like what Tenn has done this year. They have come together and played great D. Yes great. Why else would they be 6-0? They are playing as a team. Funny how far that can get you! Their team ranking for D is 17th. Not bad but pretty much middle of the road. Now on Pass D they are 9th. That's pretty damn good. Especially if they are going against a passing team. The Run D is ranked 27th. That is below good. Especially if going up against a team that likes to run. Now lets look at the O! Their overall ranking is #2. Once again, #2! The passing is OK at 20th, but the run is #1, yep, #1. Hmmmm?
Ind on the other hand is 26th on D. OK? 10th against the pass (so, so) and against the run, 30th! How many teams play in the Not For Long league? Speaking of 17th, that is where the Ind O ranks. Hmmm. Pretty middle of the road. Not for sure but that kind of paints a little clearer picture.
Ind has been the team for the last 800 years with Peyton in the AFC South. That kind of has got to wear on you. Especially if you are in there with them. Then you get a chance to work them over at home, on a Monday Night. . . Lights, Camera, Action.
Tenn's D shuts down what it is that Ind calls a running game. Peyton takes to the air. Tenn then decides to show off that #2 D. Secondary show the front line how D is played. Look for Peyton to limp some more after this game. Tenn 24 Ind 10. Sorry just my OPINION! GLTA!
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#71
Colts Team Report
“(The loss to Green Bay) lasts a few days, especially one like that. I think you’ll be thinking about it for a while and trying to figure out what’s going on and trying to overcome those things. We’ve got to be better, man. Let’s be honest. You’re not going to win games playing like we did.”—C Jeff Saturday, on the Colts’ up-and-down season thus far.
• “Guys have really taken this team for granted, winning like we have in past seasons. But this is the NFL. Games are hard. Every Sunday, you can throw the records out the window, no matter if the team is 1-5 or 3-3. They’re still coming in with the capabilities of embarrassing you if you’re not on your game.”—LB Gary Brackett, on Indianapolis’ inconsistent play this year.
• “We just need to play better. I need to play better and we need to try and find a way to get into the end zone.”—Manning, on the sluggish play of the Colts offense through the first six games of the regular season.
• DE Dwight Freeney has recorded 10 career sacks and four forced fumbles in 11 games against the Titans.
• “What we have to do is really concentrate on being sharp in everything we do—preparation, meetings, drill work, practice time. That’s what happens. I think, in terms of going out there wanting to play hard, wanting to do all that knowing what’s on the line, we’ll have that. But, you can go out there and play hard and if you get penalties on third down that create automatic first downs, if you get kicks blocked, if you throw interceptions for touchdowns, all the hard work and all the effort doesn’t overcome those fundamental problems and detail problems. That’s where we are right now.”—Dungy, on getting a sense of urgency across to the Colts
Quote To Note:
Colts coach Tony Dungy, on whether his team will be ready when Indianapolis travels to play the Titans on Monday night.—“We’ll find out. I thought that we had real good concentration two weeks ago (against Baltimore) and we’re going to need that. I think our players will watch the tape and they will see how well Tennessee is playing. I think we’ll know that if we don’t win this game, we really won’t have a chance to win the division, I don’t think. We should have ourselves ready to play our best game of the year, for sure.”
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#72
Strategy And Personnel
Since the Tennessee game isn’t until Monday night, the Colts had both Tuesday and Wednesday off.
“We’re going to give the players off (Tuesday) and Wednesday, come in on Thursday and we’ll look at the tape of Tennessee, try to figure out the best way to attack them but really look at ourselves and try to get ourselves doing things better and more sound,” said Colts coach Tony Dungy.
“The first six weeks (of the season) have been (inconsistent), and that is a little unusual for us. We could always count on a certain type of performance. We weren’t necessarily always going to win, but you always felt good about how we were going to play. I’ve been as surprised as anyone at the penalties and some of the inconsistencies. Again, it’s just technique and doing things right all the time.”
PLAYER NOTES
• Rookie WR Pierre Garcon, who has been handling kickoff returns for the Colts, will now take over as the team’s primary punt returner as well.
• OT Tony Ugoh might see more playing time this week. Ugoh has been recovering from a groin injury that he suffered against Minnesota in Week 2. He has seen limited work in the last three games.
• CB Keiwan Ratliff was waived by the Colts. Ratliff had been Indianapolis’ primary punt returner the last two weeks.
• CB Nick Graham, who had been released by Indianapolis last week, has been re-signed by the Colts.
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#73
Game Plan:
Offensively, the Colts have to do a better job of controlling the game tempo.
Indianapolis wants to get the ball to its receivers as early and as often as possible.
Use the passing game to set up the run.
And score touchdowns instead of field goals when they get the ball in the red zone.
Minimize physical and mental errors.
Defensively, first and foremost, slow down the running game.
Stopping it completely will be a tough chore, but keep a two-yard run to a two-yard run. Limit breakouts.
Get after the quarterback, collapse the pocket and force him to throw before he’s ready.
Play at a high speed.
Control the game tempo from the defensive side.
Play the defense the way it’s designed. And play smart.
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#74
Matchups To Watch: Colts LG Jamey Richard vs. Titans RDT Albert Haynesworth. Richard is a rookie who has played for the most part this season. Haynesworth has become as dominant a defensive tackle as there is in the NFL. He is an early candidate for league Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Titans LT Michael Roos vs. Colts RDE Dwight Freeney. Freeney has just three sacks so far this season, but the franchise’s career sack leader has always turned it up a notch or two against Tennessee. He has 12 quarterback pressures, which lead the Colts, and two forced fumbles. Roos has had some success against Freeney in the past.
Colts QB Peyton Manning vs. Titans CB Nick Harper. A pair of former teammates with Indianapolis who know each other very well. Manning loves going back to the state where he went to college and is still a fan favorite. Harper has a thing or two to prove to the Colts after he was allowed to test the free-agent market a couple of years ago.
Injury Impact:
• TE Gijon Robinson (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday. Robinson missed the Green Bay game after he was hurt against Baltimore two weeks ago.
• CB Marlin Jackson (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday. Jackson, though, is expected to start Monday night at Tennessee.
• DT Daniel Muir (illness) was held out of Thursday’s practice. Muir should be okay to play Monday night at Tennessee.
• RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) did not practice Thursday and is not expected to play Monday night at Tennessee. Addai, who was hurt against Baltimore two weeks ago, did not practice Thursday.
• CB Kelvin Hayden (knee) did not practice Thursday and will not play at Tennessee on Monday night. Hayden recently underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee. He was injured at Houston earlier this month.
• WR Roy Hall (knee) did not practice Thursday. He will not play against the Titans this week. Hall has been sidelined since the second week of the regular season. He initially suffered a hamstring injury but also underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee during the recovery period.
• S Bob Sanders (knee) did not practice Thursday and will not play at Tennessee on Monday night. Sanders, who may return to the starting lineup next week against New England, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee as he was recovering from a high right ankle sprain.
• DE Robert Mathis (rest) did not practice Thursday but is expected to start Monday night at Tennessee.
• DE Dwight Freeney (rest) did not practice on Thursday. He is expected to start at Tennessee on Monday night.
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#75
I like Indy ML.....
just have that funny feeling like the Colts will play as they did against the Ravens....
this team is up and down.... they destroy the Ravens, then get beat up by the Packers, and now I just see a bounce back win MONDAY NIGHT UPSET FASHION on the road....
On paper the smart choice is the Titans.... they can stop the run and they can effectively run....
if the game is close in the 4th quarter.... id rather have Manning and that WR core than Collins and that running game
GL TO ALL
COLTS ML
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