Colts Banged Up Heading Into Week 5

[RollTide72]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071002/SPORTS03/710020350/1247/SPORTS

Looks like LB Rob Morris is done for the year.

WR Marvin Harrison has a bruised knee but is expected to play.

RB Joseph Addai has a bruised shoulder but is expected to play.

S Bob Sanders has bruised ribs and is questionable.

TE Ben Utecht has a concusion and is doubtful.

 

[Dizzayton]

I already have a bet in on TB +10. Line should drop. The Caddilac injury is not a huge deal for Bucs because Pittman and Graham are solid. Problem is the loss of Petigout. But main concern when playing Colts is always Manning and offense, and Bucs solid defense is the reason they could win this game. Played Bucs +10.

 

[Kane of TN]

Thanks for the post, leaning towards the Bucs myself.

GL this week,

 

[Senor Capper]

True TBs "D" has shown up once again but against who ?

SAINTS, RAMS & PANTHERS ? A few of the worst teams in the league.

Add the fact that the Bucs haven't played anyone with a decent "D".
However when they did play the at the Seahawks & they got beat 20-6.

Always like Garcia but the Colts "D" should keep this one under control especially since they're in the RCA Dome .

30-16 ???

 

[RollTide72]

Story lines to follow leading up to the game:

Hurtin' for certain: The Colts won't know until later in the week whether they'll be without the services of wide receiver Marvin Harrison (knee), safety Bob Sanders (ribs), tight end Ben Utecht (concussion) and running back Joseph Addai (shoulder). Linebacker Rob Morris (knee) is out.
Indy will get no sympathy from the Bucs. In Sunday's win at Carolina, they lost running back Cadillac Williams (torn right patella tendon) and offensive tackle Luke Petitgout (torn anterior cruciate ligament in right knee).

Chasing another 5-0: The Colts can become just the fourth team in NFL history to open three consecutive seasons with a 5-0 record. They also can set a franchise record with a 12th straight regular-season home win.

Defense in Tampa: The Bucs' defense is in midseason form, ranking first in points allowed (11.0), fifth in total yards allowed (291.8) and sixth in passing yards allowed (173.5). In wins the past two weeks against St. Louis and Carolina, Tampa Bay has allowed 10 points and 481 yards, including only 246 through the air.

Dominating the NFC: Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is 23-14 against the NFC in the regular season, and 16-5 since Dungy's arrival in 2002. Since '02, Manning has compiled a 116.1 rating by completing 69.8 percent of his passes with 57 touchdowns and just 14 interceptions.

 

[Emersonboozer]

Its great to see alot of people taking Tampa Bay. The Colts are always a great pick when people are taking the other side. Also the way Manning sets the offense up they can plug anyone into the reciever position and he will be successful. Tampa should keep it close maybe even win outright. Shhhhhhh

 

[amich1]

harrison & addai should both play & utecht is the backup, the injuries you should be talkin a/b are on the bucs

 

[Senor Capper]

NM :shrug:

 

[Dizzayton]

Bucs D certainly has its swagger back to some degree, so it will be interesting to see how this one plays out. The emergence of Ruud and Jermaine Phillips has been key. Buchanon will need to step up big in passing situations and help out on Harrison and fellow UM alum Wayne. Thus far, Buchanon is focused and playing up to his abilities. I think Garcia and Bucs offense can come up with 17-20 points so the question is can Bucs D hold Colts to 27 points. We will see.

 

[MrChristo]

Any significant reason it's OTB at a few places? :shrug:

 

[Dizzayton]

The word in Tampa is that with the bye week coming up, Dungy may elect to give Saunders, Harrison and Addai extra time to rest to get healthy and hold them out for Sunday???