Colts vs Chiefs - Rushing

[FatDT]

I just don't think Mahomes can sustain the pace he started at, and when you look at the end of his season, he didn't. I'm not saying the Chiefs will be easy. But they are not the juggernaut they were thought to be through the first 11 weeks.

I actually agree their defense will be better than how they're ranked. They have too many talented players to actually be that bad.

[albany ed]

Originally Posted by FatDT

I just don't think Mahomes can sustain the pace he started at, and when you look at the end of his season, he didn't. I'm not saying the Chiefs will be easy. But they are not the juggernaut they were thought to be through the first 11 weeks.

I actually agree their defense will be better than how they're ranked. They have too many talented players to actually be that bad.

Everyone is touting the Colts D as being stellar lately, and it has been impressive, especially against the run. As for pass defense, in the last 10 games, the best passer they've faced was Eli Manning and he did pretty good against the Colts. Mahomes is a much bigger threat in the passing game than the current Eli Manning. Colts need to score often, but long sustained scoring drives can help this D tremendously.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by albany ed

Everyone is touting the Colts D as being stellar lately, and it has been impressive, especially against the run. As for pass defense, in the last 10 games, the best passer they've faced was Eli Manning and he did pretty good against the Colts. Mahomes is a much bigger threat in the passing game than the current Eli Manning. Colts need to score often, but long sustained scoring drives can help this D tremendously.

There have been quite a few open holes in the Colts zones over the last few games. Only Manning consistently hit them. I expect Maholmes to as well and for Reid to scheme those holes even wider by getting Leonard and Walker to respect the run and other wide receiver actions like jet sweeps.

For anyone particularly confident in this game, just remind yourself that the Colts beat the worst playoff team last week. That Houston game doesn't mean anything.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

There have been quite a few open holes in the Colts zones over the last few games. Only Manning consistently hit them. I expect Maholmes to as well and for Reid to scheme those holes even wider by getting Leonard and Walker to respect the run and other wide receiver actions like jet sweeps.

For anyone particularly confident in this game, just remind yourself that the Colts beat the worst playoff team last week. That Houston game doesn't mean anything.

Mahomes is going to light this defense up. My only hope is we can make them go the length of the field slowly and force a few field goals and maybe a punt or two.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

Mahomes is going to light this defense up. My only hope is we can make them go the length of the field slowly and force a few field goals and maybe a punt or two.

Yep, but I'll add the hope that he airmails a couple balls up the middle of the field for picks. Also, this feels like a game where Leonard could get a big FF with how the Chiefs like to play for some short passes and run-after-catch. If Colts get to +2 in turnover differential, I like their chances.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

Mahomes is going to light this defense up. My only hope is we can make them go the length of the field slowly and force a few field goals and maybe a punt or two.

Yes and for once come down with a tipped pass or 2.