Even with that, as a Colts fan I think they are the 2nd toughest team in the AFC that i'd want to play.
San Diego
New England
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Those are the 4 in order that I think would be toughest for Indy.
New England @ San Diego in round 2 would be nice (well 6 beating 3 would be nice but I don't see it unless Baltimore finishes 6th).
I still think Pittsburgh if they have Polamalu at any semblance of health can threaten the Colts.
But I have to agree with Moon in that the Patriots can look great one game, maybe 2, but so far this year can't put three good ones together.
Really you can punch the Colts ticket to the AFC Championship game, they'll be up against Cinci, Denver, or Baltimore in their playoff game with a bye and they'll crush any of those teams. They just hope Pittsburgh doesn't luck out and get the 6 seed.
__________________ "Some guys like old balls"
Patriots QB Tom Brady
You'd have to think that would be the game they'd put in there. The only other games with huge playoff implications that weekend are Green Bay @ Arizona, New York @ Minnesota, and Pittsburgh @ Miami.
Please keep the Vikings away from Sunday night.
__________________
The Following User Says Thank You to zarrell For This Useful Post:
I still think Pittsburgh if they have Polamalu at any semblance of health can threaten the Colts.
But I have to agree with Moon in that the Patriots can look great one game, maybe 2, but so far this year can't put three good ones together.
Really you can punch the Colts ticket to the AFC Championship game, they'll be up against Cinci, Denver, or Baltimore in their playoff game with a bye and they'll crush any of those teams. They just hope Pittsburgh doesn't luck out and get the 6 seed.
Yeah Pittsburgh would be #3 if they manage to get in. I just don't think they will due to tiebreakers.
Below are the final probowl results for the AFC and NFC by position as well as the top 10 vote getters overall. Peyton Manning had the most total votes with Drew Brees in 2nd.
NFL ALL-STAR TOP-TEN VOTE-GETTERS
QB Peyton Manning, Colts 1,545,642
QB Drew Brees, Saints 1,485,397 QB Brett Favre, Vikings 1,466,687 RB Adrian Peterson, Vikings 1,393,688
WR Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals 888,002
TE Dallas Clark, Colts 825,625 RB Chris Johnson, Titans 820,789 QB Tom Brady, Patriots 801,461 WR Andre Johnson, Texans 738,397 WR Reggie Wayne, Colts 729,935
AFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION
QB
Peyton Manning, Colts 1,545,642
DE
Dwight Freeney, Colts 562,130
RB
Chris Johnson, Titans 820,789
IL
Vince Wilfork, Patriots 294,798
FB
Le’Ron McClain, Ravens 223,974
OLB
James Harrison, Steelers 283,693
WR
Andre Johnson, Texans 738,397
ILB
Ray Lewis, Ravens 383,730
TE
Dallas Clark, Colts 825,625
CB
Champ Bailey, Broncos 443,018
T
Jake Long, Dolphins 286,482
SS
Troy Polamalu, Steelers 422,311
G
Alan Faneca, Jets 306,768
FS
Ed Reed, Ravens 390,235
C
Jeff Saturday, Colts 597,466
P
Shane Lechler, Raiders 149,892
K
Adam Vinatieri, Colts 187,788
ST
Joshua Cribbs, Browns 168,372
KR
Joshua Cribbs, Browns 197,548
NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION
QB
Drew Brees, Saints 1,485,397
DE
Jared Allen, Vikings 573,328
RB
Adrian Peterson, Vikings 1,393,688
IL
Pat Williams, Vikings 359,553
FB
Naufahu Tahi, Vikings 181,954
OLB
DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys 450,908
WR
Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals 888,002
ILB
Patrick Willis, 49ers 296,751
TE
Tony Gonzalez, Falcons 435,957
CB
Charles Woodson, Packers 360,042
T
Bryant McKinnie, Vikings 379,885
SS
Adrian Wilson, Cardinals 305,522
G
Steve Hutchinson, Vikings 389,789
FS
Darren Sharper, Saints 479,804
C
John Sullivan, Vikings 361,228
P
Ben Graham, Cardinals 130,232
K
Ryan Longwell, Vikings 202,890
ST
Heath Farwell, Vikings 166,761
KR
Percy Harvin, Vikings 346,289
Last edited by OILFAN #81; 12-23-2009 at 12:13 AM.
Jake Long? Really? I'm a huge Dolphins fan, but Pro Bowlers don't get pancaked for half a season before getting their act together.
LOL Jake Long has been awesome ever since game 3. His worst game was the first one of the season. You obviously don't watch as much dolphins football as I do. He is one of the best left tackles in the league.
The Following User Says Thank You to KTown For This Useful Post:
I thought i'd post the FINAL pro bowl results! T
Bryant McKinnie, Vikings 379,885
Wasn't it McKinnie who got absolutely embarrassed Sunday night by Peppers? Not to say he doe not deserve to go to the Pro Bowl as I don't watch enough Viking games, but man he was manhandled that night.
Another good piece of news is that Anthony Gonzalez has a chance at playing this week after being hurt in week 1. It will give the offense some chemistry before going into the playoffs.
Another good piece of news is that Anthony Gonzalez has a chance at playing this week after being hurt in week 1. It will give the offense some chemistry before going into the playoffs.
Thats great news on both fronts! It's obvious to me that Peyton wants to play these last two games full out and as much as he seems to respect Caldwell if Peyton wants to play he's gonna play.
Gonzalez coming back in any shape or form could help this offence a ton. As much as Collie and Garcon have had strong seasons, Gonzalez has much better hands then the both of them. This Colts offence could get even scarier!
Being able to throw out 5 WR Packages with Garcon Wayne Collie Gonzalez Clark and then a healthy Donald Brown in the backfield splitting time with Addai.
Broncos clinch a playoff spot with a win + losses by JAC, MIA, NYJ and PIT
This isn't all that crazy. If the Broncos can find a way to get by Philly (tall order) I could certainly see those 4 teams losing, though I think Miami will win.
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
Location: Chiefs Kingdom, Yankees Universe, C of Red.
Exp:
It is the 37th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. Can anybody here remember where they were when this happened? I can't, because I was only 7 weeks old.
This isn't all that crazy. If the Broncos can find a way to get by Philly (tall order) I could certainly see those 4 teams losing, though I think Miami will win.
I don't think it's that tall of an order. Kyle Orton always seems to bring his "A" game when he plays the Eagles. I also don't like the Scheffler vs. "whoever is playing MLB for the Eagles this week" match-up.
EDIT: Dumervil vs. Jason Peters scares me too.
The Following User Says Thank You to rubecube For This Useful Post: