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COLTS OFFENSE VS. PATRIOTS DEFENSE
Manning (1551 passing yards, 11 TD, 5 INT) enters Monday's game with an impressive 98.3 passer rating, but will have to overcome his dismal history against the Patriots. The 2004 league MVP has thrown three or more interceptions only 10 times in his career, and four of those occasions have been against New England. In Week 7, Manning completed 21-of-27 passes for 237 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against the Texans. Wideouts Marvin Harrison (37 receptions, 5 TD) and Reggie Wayne (37 receptions, 2 TD) both had an impact in the win, with Harrison catching seven balls for 65 yards and a touchdown while Wayne posted nine grabs for 89 yards. Third receiver Brandon Stokley (21 receptions) had one catch for 24 yards in Houston. Tight end Dallas Clark (16 receptions, 1 TD) added three catches for 51 yards and his first touchdown of 2005 in the triumph. Manning was sacked twice by the Texans, but has still been dropped a league-low five times on the year. The Colts ranked 16th in NFL passing offense (218.9 yards per game) as Week 9 began.
No NFL team has suffered more injuries to its secondary than the Patriots. Cornerbacks Tyrone Poole (ankle) and Chad Scott (shoulder) are on season- ending injured reserve along with safeties Rodney Harrison (knee) and Guss Scott (knee), while corner Randall Gay (ankle) and safety James Sanders (ankle) are both considered questionable for Monday. What's more, top pass- rushers Willie McGinest (finger), Richard Seymour (knee), and Jarvis Green (shoulder) are all questionable for the Colts game, meaning the unit attacking Manning figures to be severely depleted. Cornerbacks Duane Starks (24 tackles) and Asante Samuel (24 tackles, 1 INT) are among the few healthy members of the New England secondary, and Eugene Wilson (34 tackles) and Arturo Freeman (7 tackles) figure to play a significant role as well. Wilson was credited with 10 stops against the Bills. The Patriots have just two interceptions through their first seven games. New England has 13 sacks on the year, with linebackers McGinest, Mike Vrabel, and Roosevelt Colvin tied for the team lead with 2.5 each. The Pats were 24th in NFL passing defense (230.7 yards per game) heading into Week 9.
Though Manning and the passing game will get most of the headlines for the Indianapolis offense, the Colts came into Week 9 ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing (134.9 yards per game). Running back Edgerrin James (801 yards, 19 receptions, 8 TD) was the league's rushing leader through Week 8, and comes off a 21-carry, 139-yard, two-touchdown performance against Houston. James is averaging a healthy 4.9 yards per rush, and has collected five 100-yard games in his last six outings. Dominic Rhodes (107 rushing yards, 2 TD) spelled Manning with six carries for 50 yards against Houston, and James Mungro had his second carry of the year in the game.
The Patriots rank just 24th in the league against the run (128.4 yards per game), but the return of Bruschi (7 tackles) at inside linebacker should help turn that trend around. Vrabel (50 tackles, 1 INT), who played both inside and outside against the Bills, had a game-high 14 tackles and a sack in the victory. The possible absences of Seymour, Warren, and Green up front places pressure on nose tackle Vince Wilfork (28 tackles, 0.5 sacks) to make plays at the point of attack. Wilfork had nine tackles against the Bills.
PATRIOTS OFFENSE VS. COLTS DEFENSE
Though Manning is considered to be the more prolific quarterback from a statistical standpoint, it is New England's Tom Brady (2020 passing yards,9 TD, 4 INT) that comes into Week 9 presiding over the NFL's second-ranked passing offense (279 yards per game). Brady was 14-of-21 for 199 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo, connecting on a 33-yard touchdown pass with Deion Branch (40 receptions, 2 TD) to open the Patriots' scoring in the third quarter. Branch had three receptions for 92 yards and the TD in the game, while fellow wideout David Givens (38 receptions, 1 TD) pitched in with seven receptions for 58 yards in the triumph. Givens (knee) and fellow receivers Troy Brown (foot) and Tim Dwight (rib) are all considered questionable for Monday, meaning former Cleveland Brown Andre' Davis could see extensive action against the Colts. Davis had his first catch as a Patriot in the Buffalo game. Daniel Graham (9 receptions, 2 TD) leads New England tight ends in catches. Brady was sacked three times last Sunday, and has now been dropped 10 times in 2005.
Brady will be operating against an Indianapolis defense that ranks seventh in the league against the pass (169.3 yards per game), and held Houston's David Carr to just 48 yards through the air last time out. Cornerback Nick Harper (27 tackles, 2 INT) notched the Colts' 12th interception of the year in the win. Fellow corner Jason David (19 tackles, 1 INT) did not have much to do in the win, but should see more action against New England. Safeties Mike Doss (34 tackles, 1 INT) and Bob Sanders (34 tackles, 1 INT) had two tackles each against Houston. The Colts pass rush had five sacks of David Carr in Week 7, including one each for ends Robert Mathis (33 tackles, 8 sacks), Dwight Freeney (19 tackles, 6 sacks), and Raheem Brock (20 tackles, 3 sacks). Indianapolis has 26 sacks through its first seven games, and Mathis entered Week 9 tied for the league lead from an individual standpoint.
New England is banged-up at the running back position, as Kevin Faulk (foot) remains out and RB Corey Dillon (ankle) and Patrick Pass (hamstring) are both questionable for Monday. Pass (126 rushing yards, 2 TD, 17 receptions) started against the Bills before leaving due to injury, and Dillon carried 18 times for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns after taking over. Dillon (401 rushing yards, 7 TD) leads the Patriots with seven touchdowns on the year, but is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. Belichick's club was a distant 28th in the league in rushing offense (83.9 yards per game) as Week 9 began.
Dillon or whoever does the rushing for New England will be going up a Colts defense that is 14th in the league against the run (108.6 yards per game). Indianapolis gave up 133 yards on the ground to Houston in Week 7, including 98 on 28 rushes for Domanick Davis. Linebackers Cato June (53 tackles, 5 INT), Gary Brackett (52 tackles, 2 INT), and David Thornton (37 tackles, 2 sacks) have been among the team's top playmakers all year. June had nine tackles against Houston, and Thornton chipped in with five and a sack. Looking to stuff the run in the trenches will be tackles Corey Simon (20 tackles) and Montae Reagor (20 tackles, 3.5 sacks). Simon had two tackles against Houston, and Reagor posted four stops and half-a-sack while returning a David Carr fumble 37 yards for an Indianapolis touchdown.
*Look for the colts to walk out of Gillette stadium
8-0 tonight and of course with the point spread
covered*
BET ID=130944605
Straight Wager 11/06/05 19:45 ET
200.00/181.82 Result: Pending
Colts(Indianapolis)
Patriots(NewEngland) 11/07/05 (21:05 ET)
Colts(Indianapolis) -4
COLTS OFFENSE VS. PATRIOTS DEFENSE
Manning (1551 passing yards, 11 TD, 5 INT) enters Monday's game with an impressive 98.3 passer rating, but will have to overcome his dismal history against the Patriots. The 2004 league MVP has thrown three or more interceptions only 10 times in his career, and four of those occasions have been against New England. In Week 7, Manning completed 21-of-27 passes for 237 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against the Texans. Wideouts Marvin Harrison (37 receptions, 5 TD) and Reggie Wayne (37 receptions, 2 TD) both had an impact in the win, with Harrison catching seven balls for 65 yards and a touchdown while Wayne posted nine grabs for 89 yards. Third receiver Brandon Stokley (21 receptions) had one catch for 24 yards in Houston. Tight end Dallas Clark (16 receptions, 1 TD) added three catches for 51 yards and his first touchdown of 2005 in the triumph. Manning was sacked twice by the Texans, but has still been dropped a league-low five times on the year. The Colts ranked 16th in NFL passing offense (218.9 yards per game) as Week 9 began.
No NFL team has suffered more injuries to its secondary than the Patriots. Cornerbacks Tyrone Poole (ankle) and Chad Scott (shoulder) are on season- ending injured reserve along with safeties Rodney Harrison (knee) and Guss Scott (knee), while corner Randall Gay (ankle) and safety James Sanders (ankle) are both considered questionable for Monday. What's more, top pass- rushers Willie McGinest (finger), Richard Seymour (knee), and Jarvis Green (shoulder) are all questionable for the Colts game, meaning the unit attacking Manning figures to be severely depleted. Cornerbacks Duane Starks (24 tackles) and Asante Samuel (24 tackles, 1 INT) are among the few healthy members of the New England secondary, and Eugene Wilson (34 tackles) and Arturo Freeman (7 tackles) figure to play a significant role as well. Wilson was credited with 10 stops against the Bills. The Patriots have just two interceptions through their first seven games. New England has 13 sacks on the year, with linebackers McGinest, Mike Vrabel, and Roosevelt Colvin tied for the team lead with 2.5 each. The Pats were 24th in NFL passing defense (230.7 yards per game) heading into Week 9.
Though Manning and the passing game will get most of the headlines for the Indianapolis offense, the Colts came into Week 9 ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing (134.9 yards per game). Running back Edgerrin James (801 yards, 19 receptions, 8 TD) was the league's rushing leader through Week 8, and comes off a 21-carry, 139-yard, two-touchdown performance against Houston. James is averaging a healthy 4.9 yards per rush, and has collected five 100-yard games in his last six outings. Dominic Rhodes (107 rushing yards, 2 TD) spelled Manning with six carries for 50 yards against Houston, and James Mungro had his second carry of the year in the game.
The Patriots rank just 24th in the league against the run (128.4 yards per game), but the return of Bruschi (7 tackles) at inside linebacker should help turn that trend around. Vrabel (50 tackles, 1 INT), who played both inside and outside against the Bills, had a game-high 14 tackles and a sack in the victory. The possible absences of Seymour, Warren, and Green up front places pressure on nose tackle Vince Wilfork (28 tackles, 0.5 sacks) to make plays at the point of attack. Wilfork had nine tackles against the Bills.
PATRIOTS OFFENSE VS. COLTS DEFENSE
Though Manning is considered to be the more prolific quarterback from a statistical standpoint, it is New England's Tom Brady (2020 passing yards,9 TD, 4 INT) that comes into Week 9 presiding over the NFL's second-ranked passing offense (279 yards per game). Brady was 14-of-21 for 199 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo, connecting on a 33-yard touchdown pass with Deion Branch (40 receptions, 2 TD) to open the Patriots' scoring in the third quarter. Branch had three receptions for 92 yards and the TD in the game, while fellow wideout David Givens (38 receptions, 1 TD) pitched in with seven receptions for 58 yards in the triumph. Givens (knee) and fellow receivers Troy Brown (foot) and Tim Dwight (rib) are all considered questionable for Monday, meaning former Cleveland Brown Andre' Davis could see extensive action against the Colts. Davis had his first catch as a Patriot in the Buffalo game. Daniel Graham (9 receptions, 2 TD) leads New England tight ends in catches. Brady was sacked three times last Sunday, and has now been dropped 10 times in 2005.
Brady will be operating against an Indianapolis defense that ranks seventh in the league against the pass (169.3 yards per game), and held Houston's David Carr to just 48 yards through the air last time out. Cornerback Nick Harper (27 tackles, 2 INT) notched the Colts' 12th interception of the year in the win. Fellow corner Jason David (19 tackles, 1 INT) did not have much to do in the win, but should see more action against New England. Safeties Mike Doss (34 tackles, 1 INT) and Bob Sanders (34 tackles, 1 INT) had two tackles each against Houston. The Colts pass rush had five sacks of David Carr in Week 7, including one each for ends Robert Mathis (33 tackles, 8 sacks), Dwight Freeney (19 tackles, 6 sacks), and Raheem Brock (20 tackles, 3 sacks). Indianapolis has 26 sacks through its first seven games, and Mathis entered Week 9 tied for the league lead from an individual standpoint.
New England is banged-up at the running back position, as Kevin Faulk (foot) remains out and RB Corey Dillon (ankle) and Patrick Pass (hamstring) are both questionable for Monday. Pass (126 rushing yards, 2 TD, 17 receptions) started against the Bills before leaving due to injury, and Dillon carried 18 times for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns after taking over. Dillon (401 rushing yards, 7 TD) leads the Patriots with seven touchdowns on the year, but is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. Belichick's club was a distant 28th in the league in rushing offense (83.9 yards per game) as Week 9 began.
Dillon or whoever does the rushing for New England will be going up a Colts defense that is 14th in the league against the run (108.6 yards per game). Indianapolis gave up 133 yards on the ground to Houston in Week 7, including 98 on 28 rushes for Domanick Davis. Linebackers Cato June (53 tackles, 5 INT), Gary Brackett (52 tackles, 2 INT), and David Thornton (37 tackles, 2 sacks) have been among the team's top playmakers all year. June had nine tackles against Houston, and Thornton chipped in with five and a sack. Looking to stuff the run in the trenches will be tackles Corey Simon (20 tackles) and Montae Reagor (20 tackles, 3.5 sacks). Simon had two tackles against Houston, and Reagor posted four stops and half-a-sack while returning a David Carr fumble 37 yards for an Indianapolis touchdown.
*Look for the colts to walk out of Gillette stadium
8-0 tonight and of course with the point spread
covered*
BET ID=130944605
Straight Wager 11/06/05 19:45 ET
200.00/181.82 Result: Pending
Colts(Indianapolis)
Patriots(NewEngland) 11/07/05 (21:05 ET)
Colts(Indianapolis) -4
