Rooting hard for Indy [B]Gam[/B][B]eplans:[/B] There are strengths and weaknesses on both teams. This should be interesting to see how each attacks the other.
The Colts couldn't run successfully during their first 13 games but hammered their way to almost 450 yards rushing their last three.
The Jets will want to run the ball and stay away from a "[B]bombs away[/B]" shootout.
[B]Eight in the Box[/B]: A big key for the Jets will be rushing the ball. It's rush or bust for them.
Indy suddenly stepped up their last 3 games and only allowed 170 rushing yards against Jacksonville, Oakland and Tennessee.
[B]Biggest mismatch[/B]: Don't expect Sanchez to match pass for pass with Manning. This is the biggest edge of the game.
Manning has gotten over his mid season "interception yips" and is back to managing the game as well as anyone.
[B]Hands Under the Butt[/B]: The Jets are fantastic on defense when the opposition is in a conventional formation allowing 4 net yards per play (4th in the league) but 29th in yardage (6.5 net yards) when
facing a QB in the shotgun (Colts are in that formation 58% of the time). Note to Manning: Step back 5 yards prior to each snap.
Expect Manning to use play action and his quick release to slow the Jets pass rushing D.
[B]I See RED[/B]: The Colts are a top 3 team in the red zone. The Jets rank in the bottom 10 defending it via the pass. Get it in the red zone, please, Peyton.
[B]Never A Silver Lining[/B]: The bad news for Indy is they can't seem to run away from an opponent once they get a big lead. I won't be surprised to see the Jets come back from a double digit deficit to make it close.
Let's root for any win of 3 or above and hope for a comfortable 14 pointer.
