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Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles
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OK, it's one thing for a team that probably got shot of emotional adrenaline from their new interim head coach to beat another team that is one of the worst in the NFL (the Las Vegas Raiders) ...... and I'm sure that everybody is walking on air right now after that well-played game yesterday, especially in regard to the offensive line having only their 2nd solid game of the season, coupled with the resurgence of Matt Ryan at quarterback.
However ...... it is quite another thing to play like that against a team that is undefeated, and regarded by many as the best in the NFL.
So, the question is ...... can the Colts rise to the occasion and beat the Eagles, or at least play well in defeat and make the Eagles earn a hard-fought victory ??? Most rational people will say "No." A few dreamers with royal blue sun-glasses will say, "Maybe." Either way, one thing is for sure ...... the brief honeymoon phase for Jeff Saturday will end on Sunday, regardless of the outcome of that game. If the Colts get blown out, then the win over the Raiders will be minimized as one bottom-feeder having beaten another bottom-feeder. And if the Colts win and/or lose a close, well-played game, expectations for the rest of this 2022 season will no longer be apathetically low.
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IF the O line comes out and plays to their ability, this team should be able to compete with anyone remaining on the schedule. The D isnt the problem, special teams is ok. The Colts get the run game going, they have a chance.
Jordan Wilkins comes back and played as he had in the past. Gets his nose to the hole, and gets 3-4 yards. The holes were there, all game long. Taylor looked like himself, no contact until he was pass the LOS and got his shoulders squared.