The Official Break Rudolph's Drunken Red Nose Game Day Thread

[ChoppedWood]

Look, we suck, we suck bad. You know who sucks worse, a team that is SOOOO bad they are using damn Christmas Carol jingle about a fake ass reindeer to try to give their lifeless squad a Christmas boost. That's the Tits that suck even worse than we do.

Bottom line is, we're probably looking at something like 13-10 with a ton of empty possessions, tons of turn overs, several bewildering Steichen calls.

I write this post basically feeling the same way I used to about the morose Colts teams of the dark past, it just isn't very fun and the excitement at this point comes from a hope that this bullshit forces major change.

[omahacolt]

D- on the title

[omahacolt]

I picked the colts to win but have zero faith that they will. will be really telling how they come out and play. especially the defense

[Colts And Orioles]

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Then one horny Christmas Eve, Santa had to say ......

"Mrs. Claus is on the rag ...... suck me dry, you reindeer fag."




Then one horny Christmas Eve, Santa had to say ......

"Rudolph, now you turn around ...... I feel like getting my dick brown."



MATT ROGERS, 1997

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[apballin]

Jonathan Taylor absolutely scores the first TD

[Colts And Orioles]

Jonathan Taylor absolutely scores the first TD.





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Then I hope that he is playing cornerback today, because the first TD of the game will be a Colts pick-6.

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[omahacolt]

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Then one horny Christmas Eve, Santa had to say ......

"Mrs. Claus is on the rag ...... suck me dry, you reindeer fag."




Then one horny Christmas Eve, Santa had to say ......

"Rudolph, now you turn around ...... I feel like getting my dick brown."



MATT ROGERS, 1997

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gross

[Thorgrim]

Two bad teams play like they don't want to win. Despite their efforts the colts do. colts 19 titans 17

[Hoopsdoc]

I can’t think of a less appealing Colts game since 2022 at least.

That said, now is when AR can start building a foundation for next season.

Go Colts, I guess.

[Brylok]

Looks like lots of empty seats.

[ChaosTheory]

White unis at home is bullshit.

[YDFL Commish]

White unis at home is bullshit.

I like m!

[YDFL Commish]

Big Grove takes on three!

[Hoopsdoc]

Have I mentioned that I don’t really care for Gus Bradley?

[Racehorse]

Praising Gus for recognizing tendencies, and then Rudolph is able to do what he does so often. Confusing announcers.

[Brylok]

Making Mason Rudolph look good. Ffs

[Brylok]

Praising Gus for recognizing tendencies, and then Rudolph is able to do what he does so often. Confusing announcers.

Bottom of the CBS barrel.

[Spike]

Have I mentioned that I don’t really care for Gus Bradley?

Nobody does.

[Spike]

White unis at home is bullshit.

I like the white's. Just as long as they quit using their throwback bullshit, that's some ugly crap.

[YDFL Commish]

This play by play dude is a total idiot. Mispronounced names, incorrect starting line-ups, repeating himself multiple times. Idiot!

[Hoopsdoc]

I am REALLY close to exiting the AR fan club.

[Brylok]

It's a chore to watch this team.

[Spike]

Dammit AR.

[YDFL Commish]

I am REALLY close to exiting the AR fan club.

Why does he always look drained? Is he playing too tight?

[Brylok]

Rudolph falls down and they still pick up 9 yards.

[Hoopsdoc]

This team looks dead. Completely checked out.

[Thorgrim]

This play by play dude is a total idiot. Mispronounced names, incorrect starting line-ups, repeating himself multiple times. Idiot!

When they begin playing football they will get better announcers assigned to their games.

[Hoopsdoc]

If they go down by 14, they will lose.

They cannot play from behind with AR at quarterback. He can’t throw the ball well enough.

[Thorgrim]

This team looks dead. Completely checked out.

Often a team shows its true colors after elimination from playoff contention

[Brylok]

Rudolph is 8 for 8, 88 yards, 1 TD pass.

[Hoopsdoc]

Sometimes fortune smiles on the idiotic.

[YDFL Commish]

Rudolph is 8 for 8, 88 yards, 1 TD pass.

Did you expect anything less?

[Hoopsdoc]

Rudolph is 8 for 8, 88 yards, 1 TD pass.

Gus never changes ANYTHING. It’s always the same zone with no adjustments.

It’s no wonder guys have career days against this defense.

It’s like playing Madden and you choose the defense before every play.

[Spike]

Well, at least AR can run the fucking ball well!

[Mr. Session]

Well, at least AR can run the fucking ball well!

We should just run Army’s offense.

[Lov2fish]

Well, at least AR can run the fucking ball well!

We have running backs. This team STILL NEEDS A QB. AR is not it. You have seen zero progress this year, not even a smidgen.

[YDFL Commish]

Why don't we always play bully ball? Why isn't that our offensive identity? Steichen needs to learn that's our strength!

[Spike]

Thank God for penalties. Rudolph to Ridley is killing Gus's no defense.

[Spike]

Buckner is a beast!

[Hoopsdoc]

Buckner is a beast!

Buckner and Stewart are literally the only guys we have with a pair of balls.

[Spike]

We have running backs. This team STILL NEEDS A QB. AR is not it. You have seen zero progress this year, not even a smidgen.

Yeah, I agree. Keep hoping, but it is what it is, unfortunately.

[Racehorse]

JT to the house!!!!

[Mr. Session]

Yeah just stop trying to throw the ball.

[Hoopsdoc]

Ok, JT running all the way up the tunnel with the ball is funny.

Gotta hand it to him. That’s well done.

[HoosierinFL]

lol Taylor just Forrest gumped it

[ChaosTheory]

Great job following that Ogletree block.

[Spike]

Nice, JT held on to the ball all the way through that time.

Just keep running the ball. The Tits can't stop it.

[Colts And Orioles]

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He read my post.

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For the record, I have always been a big Jonathan Taylor fan ...... and I still am.

He's very talented, and I hope that he is back with the team next year.

If he ever drops the ball at the 1/2-yardline again, I'm going to blow up his fucking car in the parking lot.

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[Colts And Orioles]

White uniforms at home are bullshit.












I like the whites ..... just as long as they quit using their throwback bullshit, that's some ugly crap.





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Just as long as they quit losing big games bullshit, that's some ugly crap.

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[Hoopsdoc]

That’s a goddamn catch. No WAY that’s not a catch.

[ChaosTheory]

If they rob this kid...

That's a great catch.

[Spike]

That should be a catch. Nice job by AD, that's why I still have hope for him.

[Mr. Session]

Nice finish on the flop Quentin.

[Hoopsdoc]

Is JT hurt?

[Spike]

Simmons is a prick.

[Colts And Orioles]

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The announcers ...... "People from Indianapolis were cringing last week when Mitchell turned the ball over on the lateral across the field."


People from Indianapolis weren't the only ones cringing ...... Colts fans all over the country were cringing. The Colts were the original "America's Team" before the Dallas Cowboys usurped that label in the early 1970's.

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[Mr. Session]

I like the play call but they need to practice that more.

[Spike]

Is JT hurt?

No, they just got the other ball out of his hands just now.

[ChaosTheory]

They stopped threatening the run with AR that drive.

[Hoopsdoc]

Defo and Grover are dominating inside right now.

[Colts And Orioles]

Have I mentioned that I don’t really care for Gus Bradley ???











Nobody does.





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His wife thinks that he's a groove.

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[Thorgrim]

I've often felt the last drive of the first half and the first drive of the second half determine a ballgame.

[YDFL Commish]

I've often felt the last drive of the first half and the first drive of the second half determine a ballgame.

Good teams realize this.

[Colts And Orioles]

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I like this thread ...... how often can you read every single post of the thread without missing a single play from the game ???

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[Spike]

Kenny Moore is a beast.

[Colts And Orioles]

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Downs couldn't believe it when he was still on his feet near the sidelines ...... he actually hesitated for a second before sprinting into the end zone, as though he were thinking, "Hey, I can't believe that these jack-offs haven't tackled me yet."

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[Spike]

Damn, this has turned out to be a fun game so far a change. Even AR has a TD pass now.

[Thorgrim]

Nice half.

[Brylok]

Good to see the Colts woke up. The Titans are sooo bad.

[Spike]

Downs has become one of my favorite players on this team.

[Hoopsdoc]

Damn, this has turned out to be a fun game so far a change. Even AR has a TD pass now.

Yeah, but we’re beating up on a team whose players are already planning their vacations and booking their tee times.

Tennessee is probably the worst team in the league.

The issues with AR are still there and they aren’t going away.

[Colts And Orioles]

Yeah, but we’re beating up on a team whose players are already planning their vacations and booking their tee times ...... Tennessee is probably the worst team in the league.





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That may be true, but we Colts fans complain that they always play down to the level of their competition, and turn what ought to be easy wins into down-to-the-wire nailbiters ...... they aren't doing that so far today, so we ought to be grateful.

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[Colts And Orioles]

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That may be true, but we Colts fans complain that they always play down to the level of their competition, and turn what ought to be easy wins into down-to-the-wire nailbiters ...... they aren't doing that so far today, so we ought to be grateful.

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Kyler Murray's playoff-hungry Cardinals (7-7) are losing to the Panthers (3-11) at halftime.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671732

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[Thorgrim]

Good to see the Colts woke up. The Titans are sooo bad.

Yep. If the colts come out strong and score on this next drive I think they have a solid 50/50 shot at winning.

[Colts And Orioles]

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Kyler Murray's playoff-hungry Cardinals (7-7) are losing to the Panthers (3-11) at halftime.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671732

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And the playoff-hungry Rams (8-6) are losing to the Jets (4-10), late in the 3rd quarter.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671621

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[Brylok]

Taylor again! My goodness.

[HoosierinFL]

Well thats fun

[Racehorse]

I hope too many people didn’t burn their JT jerseys last weekend.

[Spike]

JT's is kinda good!

[Racehorse]

Is JT hurt?

Didn’t look like it

[Thorgrim]

Taylor again! My goodness.

It's almost as if he's trying to prove a point today. 🧐

[Hoopsdoc]

Tennessee may be the worst team I’ve ever seen right now.

They have COMPLETELY checked out.

The question is, will they fire Callahan?

[Spike]

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And the playoff-hungry Rams (8-6) are losing to the Jets (4-10), late in the 3rd quarter.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671621

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Can't stand the Rams, so I hope they get their asses whipped.
Every time I take the Cards in the many pools I'm in they lose.

So fuck both those teams. 😂😂😂

[YDFL Commish]

I hope too many people didn’t burn their JT jerseys last weekend.

Nope... I bought and am wearing a Faulk jersey, in hopes the JT would become a complete back. After all two 28's are better than one!

[Spike]

Atta way Kwitty!

[Thorgrim]

I'm so happy this win is taking place at home. While I can't blame anybody for staying away the fans who bothered to turn out deserve to see a performance like this.

[Colts And Orioles]

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If the Colts lose today, then it's the same old Colts.

If the Colts win a close game today against a bad team, then it's the same old Colts.

If the Colts win a blowout today against a bad team, then it's the same old Colts ...... "OK, NOW that they have played themselves out of the playoff picture, they finally play up to their potential."



So no matter what happens today, it's the same old Colts ...... and frankly, I don't have a problem with that because it's their own fault.

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[YDFL Commish]

Tits are a truly terrible and are being dominated by a truly mediocre team.

[Colts And Orioles]

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Even though his team is losing the game by a score of 34-7 and his team has an awful 3-11 record, the Titans' punt-returner tried to fake the Colts out by signaling that he was going to let the ball go, and then he picked the ball up at the last instant to try to catch the Colts snoozing and break it for a big one ...... I like that kind of effort, even though it's from a player for the team that I am rooting against.

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[Spike]

Another pick! Damn!

[HoosierinFL]

I don’t understand overturning that TD, really bad call

[Spike]

I still don't like playing prevent defense ever. Probably why I'm not an NFL coach.

[ChaosTheory]

Run AR some more.

[Hoopsdoc]

It would be the most Colts thing ever if this game ends up close.

[Brylok]

I honestly can't remember the last time the Colts had a big lead.

[YDFL Commish]

It would be the most Colts thing ever if this game ends up close.

Stop being so negative.

[Spike]

Goodson is pretty damn quick.

[Hoopsdoc]

Stop being so negative.

How can I NOT be negative rooting for this franchise?

[Brylok]

Trying for a 60 yard field goal. Fucking around in general. They better not blow it. Haha

[Colts And Orioles]

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I'm OK with Gay missing from 55 yards if the ball has plenty of leg, and is just barely wide ...... that is his first miss since the November 3rd game against the Vikings, when he missed a 53-yard attempt in Minneapolis.

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[Hoopsdoc]

I think Carlies is going to be a good player.

[Hoopsdoc]

Lol. Here we go.

[Dewey 5]

Gus Bradley letting the Tacks climb back in this one

[Thorgrim]

I honestly can't remember the last time the Colts had a big lead.

Seems like they built up a nice lead a couple years ago against the Vikes. 🤨

[Spike]

Bradley doing his best to make this a close game. I hate that SOB!

[Colts And Orioles]

I honestly can't remember the last time the Colts had a big lead.





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The clobbered the Bills by a score of 58-20 in the final game of the 1976 season.





https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gen_Z_QWkAAJMJv?format=jpg&name=small

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[Hoopsdoc]

Gus Bradley letting the Tacks climb back in this one

With Gus, it’s NEVER over.

The Titans may run out of time but we won’t stop them again.

They basically beat themselves because they have no quarterback and their offensive line and defense is bad.

[Thorgrim]

Damnit. Has Irsay mandated that we aren't allowed to blow out another team? I remember the joy of Peyton lighting up the Saints so many years ago.

[Colts And Orioles]

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The Colts will win this game by a score of 41-29 ...... the Colts will kick a FG on this drive, and the Titans will add one more garbage touchdown to round out the scoring.

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[Spike]

With Gus, it’s NEVER over.

The Titans may run out of time but we won’t stop them again.

They basically beat themselves because they have no quarterback and their offensive line is bad.

I'm still on the fire Gus Bradley bandwagon. I don't want him anywhere near the Colts next year.

[njcoltfan]

Gus Bradley letting the Tacks climb back in this one

This game is NOT over, thanks to Bradley and his soft defense !!!!!

[Spike]

Go down and get a FG please. Tired of sweating out every damn game.

[Colts And Orioles]

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The Colts will win this game by a score of 41-29 ...... the Colts will kick a FG on this drive, and the Titans will add one more garbage touchdown to round out the scoring.

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Just shut up and watch the game, C&O

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[Spike]

Fucking penalty, only the Colts could fuck up a lead like they had. Now a sack, and we will have to punt again.

[Hoopsdoc]

They’re most likely going to score here.

[nate505]

This is comical. And by comical I mean depressing.

[Hoopsdoc]

Laughing my ass off.

[Colts And Orioles]

They’re most likely going to score here.





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A TD, and a missed 2-point conversion ...... 38-28, Colts.

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[Brylok]

Seems like they built up a nice lead a couple years ago against the Vikes. 🤨

A Jeff Saturday special.

[Hoopsdoc]

Stop being so negative.

You were saying?

[Hoopsdoc]

Most Colts thing ever.

We may well end up losing this game.

Titans don’t even need to onside kick here.

Laughing my ASS off.

[Racehorse]

Football is a game of momentum, and Bradley is unaware of that fact.

[Colts And Orioles]

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A TD, and a missed 2-point conversion ...... 38-28, Colts.

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Would you please shut the fuck up already ???

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[Hoopsdoc]

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would you please shut the fuck up already ???

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thank you.

[njcoltfan]

If the Colts lose this game BRADLEY HAS TO BE FIRED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hoopsdoc]

Jesus Tap Dancing Christ.

[ChaosTheory]

Soft zone, prevent d. Pull JT out of the game and don't run AR anymore...

Tried to Cadillac the 4th qtr and now they have to play football again to hang on.

[nate505]

This is either going to be the most depressing win ever or the most disgusting loss ever...well, other than the Vikings loss a couple years ago.

[ChaosTheory]

Fucking run it AR.

[Hoopsdoc]

Titans are going to have the ball, 2 timeouts, and probably 1:45 to tie this game if we don’t get a first down here.

[Brylok]

I was mostly joking, but the Colts can always find a way to lose. I don't think there's enough time though. But a fumble or pick six could happen...

[nate505]

Yay, predictable ass Steichen.

[Hoopsdoc]

This is either going to be the most depressing win ever or the most disgusting loss ever...well, other than the Vikings loss a couple years ago.

It’s the same old Colts either way.

This iteration of the Colts will never win anything.

[Brylok]

This is either going to be the most depressing win ever or the most disgusting loss ever...well, other than the Vikings loss a couple years ago.

That Cowboys loss too.

[nate505]

The announcers were right, you could have passed the ball there and it wouldn't have mattered. Now you have to run.

[nate505]

Or not I guess.

[nate505]

That Cowboys loss too.

Oh yeah...I'm sure I can remember a thousand of them if I haven't smoked them away from my memory.

[Spike]

Clutch first down for AR.

[Colts And Orioles]

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Do a QB bootleg on 2nd down.

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[nate505]

Damn, way to seal the game there AR.

[Thorgrim]

It’s the same old Colts either way.

This iteration of the Colts will never win anything.

Yep, same bullshit different week. I was actually relaxed enjoying this game and they have a meltdown against a shitty team. F these guys

[nate505]

Clutch first down for AR.

There are plays like this where I don't want to give up on him. But if his accuracy can't improve, then he can't be a QB in this league.

[Colts And Orioles]

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Do a QB bootleg on 2nd down.

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Steichen listened to me. ) :cool:

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[Thorgrim]

I like Sanchez.

[Brylok]

A win is a win, but woof.

[Colts And Orioles]

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(THE COLTS' DEFENSE)



PUNT


TD


MISSED FG ) (53-yard attempt)


PUNT


PUNT


INT


PUNT


INT


TD


TD


TD


INT

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[nate505]

They won. Yay.

[WaynesWorld87]

Only the Colts could be up 31 points more than halfway through the 3rd quarter and still have to sweat out the final minutes of the 4th. Against the shitty ass Titans, too.

[Thorgrim]

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Steichen listened to me. ) :cool:

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In that case please tell him to go fuck himself.

[Colts And Orioles]

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The Redskins/Commanders are 10-5 (or better) for the first time since 1991 ...... the last time that they won the Super Bowl.

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[Racehorse]

This game should have never gotten that close. Gus gotta go.

[YDFL Commish]

This game should have never gotten that close. Gus gotta go.

But, isn't it the best thing that could've happened to ensure that Gus is gone?

[Colts And Orioles]

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Drake Maye and the Patriots are on the road in Buffalo ...... and they lead the Bills by a score of 14-0 in the 2nd quarter.

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[Spike]

This game should have never gotten that close. Gus gotta go.

Exactly, yeah let's stop doing what's working and let the Tits have a chance. He's an idiot.

[ChaosTheory]

What am I missing?

I keep hearing that the Chargers HAVE to lose out for us to have a shot.

But according to the playoff machine, DEN could lose to CIN and KC (reasonable) and if CIN beats PIT in the last game, we'd win a three-way tiebreaker over CIN and DEN.

So two paths?

[Colts And Orioles]

What am I missing ???

I keep hearing that the Chargers HAVE to lose out for us to have a shot.

But according to the playoff machine, DEN could lose to CIN and KC (reasonable) and if CIN beats PIT in the last game, we'd win a three-way tiebreaker over CIN and DEN.


So, there are 2 paths ???




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I suppose so, and good research on your part.

Even though the Broncos beat the Colts head-on, sometimes a 3-way tie throws a monkey-wrench into that seemingly insurmountable obstacle (a head-on loss.)

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[Colts And Orioles]

What am I missing ???

I keep hearing that the Chargers HAVE to lose out for us to have a shot.

But according to the playoff machine, DEN could lose to CIN and KC (reasonable) and if CIN beats PIT in the last game, we'd win a three-way tiebreaker over CIN and DEN.


So, there are 2 paths ???






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I suppose so, and good research on your part.

Even though the Broncos beat the Colts head-on, sometimes a 3-way tie throws a monkey-wrench into that seemingly insurmountable obstacle (a head-on loss.)

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I just did the New York Times playoff machine ...... the Colts also get in with a 4-way tie with the Broncos, the Chargers, and the Bengals.


https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/upshot/indianapolis-colts-nfl-playoff-picture.html#ind-ten-16=win&cin-den-17=win&ne-lac-17=win&nyg-ind-17=loss&den-kc-18=loss&ind-jax-18=win&lv-lac-18=win&pit-cin-18=loss&event=wildcard

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[ChaosTheory]

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I suppose so, and good research on your part.

Even though the Broncos beat the Colts head-on, sometimes a 3-way tie throws a monkey-wrench into that seemingly insurmountable obstacle (a head-on loss.)

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So really, besides our own games, the following are huge...

TODAY

BUF @ NE (we want BUF to come back and beat NE)




Week 17

LAC @ NE (possible with a cross-country, freezing ass cold game)

DEN @ CIN (probably more important, because LAC inconsequential to us if CIN wins out)

KC @ PIT (KC loss could come into play, see below)

NYJ @ BUF (BUF win could come into play, see below)


Week 18

LAC @ LV (can't see them losing, but also doesn't matter if they beat NE or if CIN wins out)

BUF @ NE (BUF winning out would mean KC is still playing for the #1 seed)

KC @ DEN (KC loss drops them to #2 seed, increases chances that DEN finishes 9-8)

[ChaosTheory]

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I just did the New York Times playoff machine ...... the Colts also get in with a 4-way tie with the Broncos, the Chargers, and the Bengals.


https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/upshot/indianapolis-colts-nfl-playoff-picture.html#ind-ten-16=win&cin-den-17=win&ne-lac-17=win&nyg-ind-17=loss&den-kc-18=loss&ind-jax-18=win&lv-lac-18=win&pit-cin-18=loss&event=wildcard

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Yeah, if DEN and LAC both lose out, we're somehow the #6 seed. Least likely scenario obviously.

[YDFL Commish]

So really, besides our own games, the following are huge...

TODAY

BUF @ NE (we want BUF to come back and beat NE)




Week 17

LAC @ NE (possible with a cross-country, freezing ass cold game)

DEN @ CIN (probably more important, because LAC inconsequential to us if CIN wins out)

KC @ PIT (KC loss could come into play, see below)

NYJ @ BUF (BUF win could come into play, see below)


Week 18

LAC @ LV (can't see them losing, but also doesn't matter if they beat NE or if CIN wins out)

BUF @ NE (BUF winning out would mean KC is still playing for the #1 seed)

KC @ DEN (KC loss drops them to #2 seed, increases chances that DEN finishes 9-8)

No, No and fuck NO! The Colts making the playoffs will somehow validate keeping losers. Who wants that?

[Mr. Session]

This is the first time this year the defense had to play "prevent". I would like to see if it happens again if I cared about Bradley still being here next year.

The counterargument to that excuse would just be pointing out Minnesota.

[Colts And Orioles]

So really, besides our own games, the following are huge...

TODAY

BUF @ NE (we want BUF to come back and beat NE)




Week 17

LAC @ NE (possible with a cross-country, freezing ass cold game)

DEN @ CIN (probably more important, because LAC inconsequential to us if CIN wins out)

KC @ PIT (KC loss could come into play, see below)

NYJ @ BUF (BUF win could come into play, see below)


Week 18

LAC @ LV (can't see them losing, but also doesn't matter if they beat NE or if CIN wins out)

BUF @ NE (BUF winning out would mean KC is still playing for the #1 seed)

KC @ DEN (KC loss drops them to #2 seed, increases chances that DEN finishes 9-8)





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The Colts will be in the playoffs if they win out and Denver loses out IF ........


The Dolphins win out

OR

The Bengals win out

OR

The Chargers lose out


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It's highly unlikely that the Chargers lose out, because they are playing the Raiders and the Patriots ...... but it is NOT highly unlikely that the Bengals or the Dolphins win out and the Broncos lose out.

The Dolphins play the Jets and the Browns (both very winnable games for them.)

The Bengals play the Broncos and the Steelers (that will be tough for them to win both of those games, so we're better off hoping that the Dolphins win out.)

The Broncos play the Bengals and the Chiefs (both very losable games for them.)




THE BOTTOM LINE:


If there is any kind of 3-way tie or 4-way tie at 9-8 that includes the Broncos or the Chargers, the Colts will be in the playoffs.

If the Broncos and the Chargers both win 10 games or more, the Colts will be out of the playoffs.

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[YDFL Commish]

This is the first time this year the defense had to play "prevent". I would like to see if it happens again if I cared about Bradley still being here next year.

The counterargument to that excuse would just be pointing out Minnesota.

Bradley's defense looks like it's playing prevent 70% of the time. Even when the situation doesn't call for it.

[Mr. Session]

Bradley's defense looks like it's playing prevent 70% of the time. Even when the situation doesn't call for it.

I have a really hard time identifying coverages and stuff from the television angle and I usually just try to focus on the line. I will be honest and admit I couldn't tell you what they're actually running coverage wise most of the time in real time.

If you're arguing what we saw was Tennessee being incompetent for most of the game, I think that's fair.

I perceived their effort and urgency level (our defense) to have dropped but in hindsight that could just be Tennessee deciding to be professionals and actually use their check downs.

[Colts And Orioles]

o


The Colts will be in the playoffs if they win out and Denver loses out IF ........


The Dolphins win out

OR

The Bengals win out

OR

The Chargers lose out


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It's highly unlikely that the Chargers lose out, because they are playing the Raiders and the Patriots ...... but it is NOT highly unlikely that the Bengals or the Dolphins win out and the Broncos lose out.

The Dolphins play the Jets and the Browns (both very winnable games for them.)

The Bengals play the Broncos and the Steelers (that will be tough for them to win both of those games, so we're better off hoping that the Dolphins win out.)

The Broncos play the Bengals and the Chiefs (both very losable games for them.)




THE BOTTOM LINE:


If there is any kind of 3-way tie or 4-way tie at 9-8 that includes the Broncos or the Chargers, the Colts will be in the playoffs.

If the Broncos and the Chargers both win 10 games or more, the Colts will be out of the playoffs.

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The Chiefs just clinched the #1 AFC seed by beating the Steelers ...... they have less incentive to beat the Broncos in the season finale, but they still might do it.

o

[YDFL Commish]

I have a really hard time identifying coverages and stuff from the television angle and I usually just try to focus on the line. I will be honest and admit I couldn't tell you what they're actually running coverage wise most of the time in real time.

If you're arguing what we saw was Tennessee being incompetent for most of the game, I think that's fair.

I perceived their effort and urgency level (our defense) to have dropped but in hindsight that could just be Tennessee deciding to be professionals and actually use their check downs.

That post was somewhat in jest, but probably still closer to reality than not.

[Hoopsdoc]

o


The Chiefs just clinched the #1 AFC seed by beating the Steelers ...... they have less incentive to beat the Broncos in the season finale, but they still might do it.

o

I kind of hope we don’t make the playoffs. It would just be an embarrassing loss on the road.

[Colts And Orioles]

I kind of hope that we don’t make the playoffs, because it would just be an embarrassing loss on the road.





o


I wouldn't mind seeing the Colts get another shot at the Bills, this time with Anthony Richardson at quarterback.

More importantly, I would really like for Richardson to get the experience of a playoff game under his belt, regardless of how well he plays.


Regarding a potentially embarrassing playoff loss, that's the least of my concerns ..... aside from the fact that nobody would be expecting much from the Colts if they did manage to sneak into the playoffs in the first place, I would like to see how the Colts players react to being heavy underdogs on the road against the 2nd-best team in the AFC, with 70,000 rabid upstate New Yorkers rooting against them ...... people here on Colt Freaks are always talking about needing players to exhibit leadership, so then let's see who has what in a road playoff game against an excellent team with the possibility of a blowout loss staring them in the face.

o