Colts' Offense vs Jets' Defense Turnovers and penalties have been a source of concern from day one. The Colts have turned the ball over at least once in 8 of 9 games. Last Sunday, Manning's interception that was run back for a TD proved to be the decisive score. And late in the game, a forced fumble by Manning stopped a last minute rally to tie the game with a field goal. Please do not misunderstand, this is NOT a call for Kelly Holcomb at the helm. We like Kelly right where he is, clipboard in hand, ball cap on head, pacing the sidelines. In such a short time we fans have come to expect such great things of Manning, that we can forget he is a mere mortal, capable of making mistakes. I trust that he will come into the Jets game focused and ready to prove it with another great performance. Penalties have also plagued the Colts. The offensive line has at least one false start and one holding penalty in each game. Marvin Harrison was called twice for illegal blocks last week. Ken Dilger single handedly killed an offensive drive in the first half with two penalties in three plays. Again, like the defense, what is at issue is focus. The team's attention to detail seems to wax and wane throughout the game. Such penalties can often dictate the outcome of a game, especially in a close one versus a tough opponent. The Jets are a stingy physical team that loves to hit hard. Statistically they rank in the upper third of the NFL (13th), but you can throw out statistics when these two teams play. It will be a dogfight, the Jets not giving any ground. The Colts will have to stay aggressive with their formidable arsenal of weapons. This is not a fire drill. The Colts' offense is #2 in the NFL. They are doing ALOT of things right. Champions, though, don't settle for good enough. They continue to strive to become better. Advantage: Colts |
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