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Next Up: Indianapolis
- Thread starter Oldfaithful
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Since week 8 we are 3rd in the NFL in scoring.
I don’t think we will come in underestimating them. Call it a hunch.
RavensFan419
Pro Bowler
The way the players are talking there is no way we underestimate either of our next two opponents they know what’s at stake
He’s been a starter for them for weeks so whoever’s behind him must be a tyre fire
Steak*
By PFF, Melvin has actually been excellent for them this season.
he's been fine - he's been nothing spectacular but also hasnt been a consistent liability which is better than the colts expected
why do you expect west active?
The Greek
Veteran
only because of the rainy weather we may go run heavy and not overwork collins.
Sooky
Pro Bowler
I think Buck and Collins can carry the load the way they are playing even if the team has to run the ball 50 times. I think there is a better chance of seeing Adeboyejo suit up to be used on special teams while Moore gets more starting snaps to replace Maclin.
It wouldn't hurt to rest one of them either. We can afford it so why not give Collins a week to get back to 100% and ready for the final push.
I think they should give him some rest as well. That being said, he’s been full go in practice all week.
Sooky
Pro Bowler
I'm not sure if we can... People act like this game is going to be a cake walk. 8 of their games this season this far have been decided by 1 score or less. They are a well coached team and could potentially be a trap game. It seems like everyone is already looking towards Cincy but Indianapolis has been a pretty competitive team this season despite their record.
The Greek
Veteran
i would like to see adeboyejo get some snaps. i know it is late in the season as far as him being on the same page as flacco but maclin cannot be trusted to stay healthy and perriman is perriman at this point so him getting reps wouldnt hurt. i am surprised they didnt sign another te like larry donnell to help in the passing game with maxx williams being useless thus far
I don’t think Collins and buck are gonna struggle with the workload - it’s not like either of them ever get a huge number of touches in games - I’m not really worried about them being overworked because they haven’t been - and while resting them might be good I also don’t think we can take the colts being awful for granted and it sets a bit of a bad precedent - if we rest Collins why don’t we rest C.J, sizzle, weddle, Stanley etc...
And the other added benefit of adeboyejo is that he’ll be active on game days - in preseason he was the best gunner on the team and I imagine that’s a boost we wouldn’t turn down on special teams if it potentially helps the offence too
And as poor as our tight end group had been receiving im not sure what donnel adds to the group (he didn’t even come close to winning a spot in the offseason) and Boyle and maxx while non existent in the receiving game have done well blocking this year
balfan23
MVP
I know this Indy team has little to do with the ones we've faced in the past, but I can't help but think about the times where we'd heard that they had a run defense well below average and we were expected to just run all over them. Then the reality was they rose to the occasion and stacked the box and we just beat our heads against a wall.
I hope that doesn't repeat itself. I truly hope that we are able to push them off the ball and punish them on the ground, but if they stack the line of scrimmage, we have to take what they give us. If rain is a factor and with Maclin likely out, I expect Watson and Woodhead to play a significant role in the pass game.
I hope that doesn't repeat itself. I truly hope that we are able to push them off the ball and punish them on the ground, but if they stack the line of scrimmage, we have to take what they give us. If rain is a factor and with Maclin likely out, I expect Watson and Woodhead to play a significant role in the pass game.