cavorca12
11-07-2005, 07:25 PM
matt71211, you posted exactly what I was thinking this afternoon. I just got back to my computer and I got all the info right here! That post contained a lot of, in my opinion, pretty good info. Thanks man, I couldn't agree with you more. The level of competition teams play in relation to their record is something often overlooked.
My analysis of the game is mostly included in matt's post, so check it out. Other than what he said.....:
1) The Colts are going to come out attempting to take control of the game before the Patriots. I think they know they need to get up early by a decent amount to win. While they, above all teams in the league, have the offensive weapons to do this, I don't think they will. Imagine yourself in the NFL going against a team you haven't beaten in a while. All those big games too. You know you would press and possibly force some things.
2) The whole story in sports news this week has been about Peyton winning against the Patriots, because he finally has the better team. The Patriots have heard all the talk about the Colts coming in and beating the at home on MNF. If any team knows how to handle this, especially against the Colts, it's the Patriots. I just think they will be pumped to play and come out the gate strong and maybe get a turnover or two. Overall, New England is a good team with a good coach and knows how to win. It's amazing how things change in a weeks time, because I know many of us who were on New England last week probably swore them off for the rest of the season (I did). Anyway, things change and I think the Patriots are the value play tonight.
Pick:
Indianapolis Colts
at New England Patriots
Patriots +4.5
Patriots ML +175
On a side note, I just looked at the weather forecast from weather.com:
Mostly clear, low of 45, 20% chance of rain. A few passing clouds, Winds WSW at 15 to 25 MPH. This is just for Boston, I can't get the weather for the stadium to confirm if it is the same.
NFL YTD:
1-0-0
(My only posted play was MNF last week)
My analysis of the game is mostly included in matt's post, so check it out. Other than what he said.....:
1) The Colts are going to come out attempting to take control of the game before the Patriots. I think they know they need to get up early by a decent amount to win. While they, above all teams in the league, have the offensive weapons to do this, I don't think they will. Imagine yourself in the NFL going against a team you haven't beaten in a while. All those big games too. You know you would press and possibly force some things.
2) The whole story in sports news this week has been about Peyton winning against the Patriots, because he finally has the better team. The Patriots have heard all the talk about the Colts coming in and beating the at home on MNF. If any team knows how to handle this, especially against the Colts, it's the Patriots. I just think they will be pumped to play and come out the gate strong and maybe get a turnover or two. Overall, New England is a good team with a good coach and knows how to win. It's amazing how things change in a weeks time, because I know many of us who were on New England last week probably swore them off for the rest of the season (I did). Anyway, things change and I think the Patriots are the value play tonight.
Pick:
Indianapolis Colts
at New England Patriots
Patriots +4.5
Patriots ML +175
On a side note, I just looked at the weather forecast from weather.com:
Mostly clear, low of 45, 20% chance of rain. A few passing clouds, Winds WSW at 15 to 25 MPH. This is just for Boston, I can't get the weather for the stadium to confirm if it is the same.
NFL YTD:
1-0-0
(My only posted play was MNF last week)