Colts' Offense vs Packers' Defense
The Colts may have
hit on a key to future success versus the Jets last Sunday night and
it can be summed up in two words: no huddle. Each of the Colts drives
that used the no huddle ended with a score. The drives that were run
with a huddle resulted in 2 punts and a turnover. It should come as no
surprise that the Colts would take advantage of QB Peyton
Manning's on-field savvy by allowing him to dictate the pace of
the game. The only surprise is that the Colts haven't gone to the no
huddle more often! The offense seems very dependent on rhythm, only
sputtering after delays due to injury or penalty. The no huddle gives
Manning the ability to keep the defense on its heels. Manning has
become very adept at reading defenses and finding mismatches. Forcing
the defense to play without as many substitutions creates more
opportunities to exploit those breakdowns.
The
Packers' defense was riddled with injuries last week. Linebackers
Na'ill Diggs and cornerback Mike Mackenzie will not play this Sunday.
Also, stalwart run stopper Vonnie Holliday is out. Diggs has covered
tight ends well this season, so Colt tight ends may be able to shake
free more easily this week. Though the Pack defense is ranked 11th
overall in the NFL, with the mounting injuries, the Packers will face
an uphill battle against the Colts.
Especially
if the weather is a factor, look for Edgerrin James to be active early
and often. James continues to impress week after week, racking up 100
yard games and running over defenses in the fourth quarter. The only
area where he could stand to improve is receiving. James had two drops
that would have sustained drives in the second half. If the Colts can
establish balance in their attack as they did last week, the Packers
will be not be able to cover all the weapons the Colts have at their
disposal.
Advantage: Colts
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Green Bay Packers
11/19/2000
when:
1:00
where: Lambeau Field
TV: FOX
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KC |
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27-14 |
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OAK |
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31-38 |
| 9/17 |
BYE |
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| 09/25 |
JAX |
W 43-14 |
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at
Buff |
W
18-16 |
| 10/8 |
at NE |
L
16-24 |
| 10/15 |
at SEA |
W
37-24 |
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NE |
W
30-23 |
| 10/29 |
DET |
W
30-18 |
| 11/05 |
at CHI |
L
24-27 |
| 11/12 |
NYJ |
W
23-15 |
| 11/19 |
at GB |
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| 11/26 |
MIAMI |
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| 12/03 |
at NYJ |
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BUFF |
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| 12/17 |
at MIAMI |
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| 12/24 |
MINN |
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