Run Defense

[GoBigBlue88]

Would be a real shame if a blizzard were to hit KC this week and reduce this game to the best OL/ground game. Real shame, guys.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

Would be a real shame if a blizzard were to hit KC this week and reduce this game to the best OL/ground game. Real shame, guys.

Isn't bizarre as a longtime Colt's fan to think that might give us the advantage. We are living in strange times my friends.

[Chromeburn]

I think all the pressure is on KC for this game. KC is a quick strike offense I think they need to come in expecting to score and score a lot. Mahomes is a lot more accurate than Watson and won’t have a problem hitting the gaps in the zone that Watson was missing yesterday. I would say long drives would be just as important to keeping our defense fresh and hopefully able to mount a 4th quarter stand.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

I would say long drives would be just as important to keeping our defense fresh and hopefully able to mount a 4th quarter stand.

Pretty much my thought as well. It’s possible for the Colts to beat KC in a track meet, but I don’t think it’s probable. Especially will a limited TY. Running the ball and shortening the game with some long sustained drives has all kinds of benefits for the Colts. Keeps the D fresh, helps keep the crowd in check, keeps their pass rush off balance and may make their offense impatient. Huge game for Mack if he wants to prove he should be the Colts RB1 going forward. He’s certainly shown the ability at times but is maddingly inconsistent. Most games he has the luxury of being the gravy. This is a game where he needs to be the main course. I’m cautiously optimistic he’s up for the challenge.

[TheMugwump]

I'd like to see a breakdown of Colts per game rushing with Kelly in v Kelly out since week seven, when this O-line really came together. Or maybe just a per game average when they have all five of the current starters in there. I tried to find a list of which games he has missed. Granted, I didn't try very hard.

Seems to me that having Castonzo come back helped, and they had a nice 'run' going until #78 went out.

And yesterday, well we all saw that.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by TheMugwump

I'd like to see a breakdown of Colts per game rushing with Kelly in v Kelly out since week seven, when this O-line really came together. Or maybe just a per game average when they have all five of the current starters in there. I tried to find a list of which games he has missed. Granted, I didn't try very hard.

Seems to me that having Castonzo come back helped, and they had a nice 'run' going until #78 went out.

And yesterday, well we all saw that.

Holder shared it a few weeks back. It was something silly like +1.5 ypc with Kelly.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Holder shared it a few weeks back. It was something silly like +1.5 ypc with Kelly.

Well if it isnt they should cut him. A first round pick should produce better results than a street free agent.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

I think all the pressure is on KC for this game. KC is a quick strike offense I think they need to come in expecting to score and score a lot. Mahomes is a lot more accurate than Watson and won’t have a problem hitting the gaps in the zone that Watson was missing yesterday. I would say long drives would be just as important to keeping our defense fresh and hopefully able to mount a 4th quarter stand.

Like Houston, KC thrives on the big play while the Colts D limits the big play. Big concern for me is Kelce. Colts LBs and Geathers better come to play because he could be the difference.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Like Houston, KC thrives on the big play while the Colts D limits the big play. Big concern for me is Kelce. Colts LBs and Geathers better come to play because he could be the difference.

If the Colts LBs will be the difference, I'm sure Leonard is up to that challenge.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Butter

Isn't bizarre as a longtime Colt's fan to think that might give us the advantage. We are living in strange times my friends.

Strange and beautiful