quick thoughts on the gayders game

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Blankenship?

Nah, forget that. I don’t miss that squirrelly bastard.

I would love to have him back if the NFL bans >45 yard FGs.

[Brylok]

CBs will be an issue all season

Linebackers will be an issue all season. Bachie was awful today.

Stopping the run in general is an issue. Especially if Stewart misses games.

I'm worried about the kicker now. Badgely would probably be okay, but we're going to have to rely on one to win a game eventually.

I'm loving the offense. All of it except for AD. Warren looks like a superstar in the making. Downs is only getting better. Dulin was great.

When AR and company played in the 4th, it looked like last year. Circus act.

I'm not a huge Steichen fan, but he's been mostly okay. I don't want a change or anything at HC.

Most of this has already been covered, and I never do these, but I'm happy with the big win today. Long my it continue.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Here are some crazy stats from this game / season:

https://x.com/mchappell51/status/1974941074033701241

Most lopsided wins in Indy era:

41 - in 1997 - 41-0 vs Miami
41 - in 1987 - 47-6 vs Buffalo
36 - in 2009 - 42-6 vs. Rams
35 - in 2004 - 49-14 vs Houston
34 - this year - 40-6 vs Raiders
34 - in 2003 - 55-21 vs. Saints
34 - in 2013 - 37-3 vs Jax

https://x.com/ColtsConti/status/1974963828459987051

The Colts finished 8-of-10 (80%) on third down, which is the best third down percentage for the team in a single game dating back to at least 1991.

https://x.com/ColtsConti/status/1974961821703668189

Against the Raiders, the Colts finished a perfect 6-for-6 in the red zone.

The last time the Colts tallied six red zone touchdowns came in Week 6 of the 2005 season against the Rams (6-for-8).

https://x.com/ColtsConti/status/1974958396089753774

RB Jonathan Taylor compiled 17 carries for 66 yds & 3 TDs w/ a 2-pt conv.

He totaled 20 pts, the most by a Colts player in a game since he accomplished the feat in Week 11 at BUF in 2021.

Taylor joined Edge ('00) as the only Colts to have 2 gms w/ at least 3 rush TDs in the same year

https://x.com/ZachHicks2/status/1975165206113219065

After 5 games this season, the Colts currently boast the 2nd best offense and the 5th best defense in the league according to EPA per play.

It’s insane how good this team has been to start the season

[albany ed]

I'm not sure who on this board would qualify as the most optimistic fan, but I am sure that the Colts have exceeded even that persons expectations. They only need 3 more wins to reach what I thought would be the total number of wins for the season.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by albany ed

I'm not sure who on this board would qualify as the most optimistic fan,

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Me.

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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With Daniel Jones named the team's starting QB to start the season, C&O is going with his usual dreamy-eyed prediction for 2025.



12 - 4 - 1

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https://www.coltfreaks.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=200232

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[Hoopsdoc]

I’d also like to go on record and say that the touchdown pass to Pittman was as good a throw as you will ever see from any quarterback. That was a thing of beauty.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’d also like to go on record and say that the touchdown pass to Pittman was as good a throw as you will ever see from any quarterback. That was a thing of beauty.

it was perfect. on the run and put it in pretty much the perfect spot.

I noticed it on replay. DJ has been very accurate

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by albany ed

I'm not sure who on this board would qualify as the most optimistic fan, but I am sure that the Colts have exceeded even that persons expectations. They only need 3 more wins to reach what I thought would be the total number of wins for the season.

I picked them to win 4-7 games, and closer to 4 than 7. I've been VERY surprised and pretty ecstatic as far as I usually go!

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’d also like to go on record and say that the touchdown pass to Pittman was as good a throw as you will ever see from any quarterback. That was a thing of beauty.

Moving right and throwing across his body like a fastball laser beam. Looked like a Mahomes throw (when he's locked in and on).

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’d also like to go on record and say that the touchdown pass to Pittman was as good a throw as you will ever see from any quarterback. That was a thing of beauty.

That throw was on a rope and fit into a tight window. Pay the man!