2015 NFL Playoffs

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I'm not so sure the Pats will win big. One thing Pagano and staff are good at, is making adjustments.

Reasons the Colts might win?
1. Colts got Jones back which is huge when it comes to stopping the run. He wasn't available in the game earlier this year as was Landry and I believe Walden was out as well. This to me is the biggest key to the game.
2. Colts are focused. There was no big celebration in the locker room after beating the Broncos.
3. Luck is a fast learner. He remembers what you did in the previous games.
4. Luck is now using his check downs where he rarely did that earlier in the year. This means the Pats will have to account for everyone.
5. TY Hilton can go the distance anytime.
6. If O-line plays like it did against the Bronco vaunted pass rush, Luck will eat up the secondary.
7. Colts corners are very good. Davis is playing as good as any corner in the league. This allows the Colts to attack Gronkoski with two players.
8. This team just loves to play on the road as underdogs.

I think it's a 1-3 point win either way.
 

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I'm not so sure the Pats will win big. One thing Pagano and staff are good at, is making adjustments.

Reasons the Colts might win?
1. Colts got Jones back which is huge when it comes to stopping the run. He wasn't available in the game earlier this year as was Landry and I believe Walden was out as well. This to me is the biggest key to the game.
2. Colts are focused. There was no big celebration in the locker room after beating the Broncos.
3. Luck is a fast learner. He remembers what you did in the previous games.
4. Luck is now using his check downs where he rarely did that earlier in the year. This means the Pats will have to account for everyone.
5. TY Hilton can go the distance anytime.
6. If O-line plays like it did against the Bronco vaunted pass rush, Luck will eat up the secondary.
7. Colts corners are very good. Davis is playing as good as any corner in the league. This allows the Colts to attack Gronkoski with two players.
8. This team just loves to play on the road as underdogs.

I think it's a 1-3 point win either way.

I really think it will be close for 2 quarters, but the 2nd half adjustments that Belichick has been making this year are just ridiculous. Pats have only allowed 22 points in the 2nd half over the last 7 games. Flacco ended the game 6-16 with 61 yards and 2 INTs on Saturday.

I just think there is too much working against the Colts this week. IMO Pats have the coaching advantage, the QB advantage, obvioulsy have home-field, and they have the playoff pedigree. Colts have the revenge factor from the regular season loss, but honestly I was surprised when the point spread opened at 7 points.
 

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Colts don't have a chance and I hope EVERYONE keeps telling them that. They heard the same thing last week, I know its a different scenario but I hope the result will be the same.

The Colts have to have a lot of things go their way to win. The turnover battle is the biggest key to victory. They can't afford to drop passes or have Luck forcing throws. Also I believe the O line play for them is also a big factor. If they can protect Luck and give him some time he will eat up the secondary of the Pats. And they can't forget about Gronk, they must find a way to contain him because he will get his, just need to keep the catches to a minimum and not let him be the deciding factor in the game.

GO COLTS.
 

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Me after Wilson to Kearse TD in OT:
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Rodgers can spell "R-E-L-A-X" and now I know he can spell "C-H-O-K-E." Oh that was beautiful. Now I hope the Pats win it all.
 

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Going to be an amazing game. Can't wait. Can't even offer a non-biased opinion.
 

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Ya, not a very good look there. He was just having some fun with something that a fan handed him, but still not the best call. Marshawn is a beast and isn't someone who calls out other teams. No reason to for a fan to make that shirt of for Blount to hold it up.

Edelman (who was bombed) held up a bunch of fan-made signs making fun of Sherman that were pretty great, and one calling out Dilfer.
 
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