indianapolis colts schedule

Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser breaks down the Week 8 NFL matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers, which will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis Sunday at 1 p.m. . . . THE VIBE . ...The Indianapolis Colts early Thursday evening released their second injury report of the week, with TE Jacob Tamme added with a hamstring injury. Also not practicing for a second consecutive day: RB Donald Brown (shoulder), ...“I feel like I missed some tackles,” Sanders said as the AFC South-leading Colts (6-0) prepared to play the San Francisco 49ers (3-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis Sunday at 1 p.m. “I left some plays out there that I ...Caldwell adapted by using the training camp schedule to prepare the Colts for their opening stretch and then altering the practice schedule when necessary to keep players fresh. "It's football," safety Antoine Bethea said. ...The Indianapolis Colts will play a home game on Sunday for the first time in more than a month. That's great, Colts QB Peyton Manning said, but he said that after a difficult and unusual early-season stretch it's just as true that where the Colts play means a ... “After playing four out of the first six on the road – it's just easier travel schedule-wise. It doesn't guarantee you anything. Playing home or away, it's whoever goes out there and makes the plays on Sunday. ...SF 49ers @ Indianapolis Colts San Francisco 49ers. GoTeamsGo.com - the ultimate sports forum discussing SF 49ers @ Indianapolis Colts. San Francisco at Indianapolis Week 8: Sunday November 1 (3-3) Sunday Nov 1 1:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium ...Indianapolis Colts (6-0). - Seattle Seahawks (2-4) vs. Dallas Cowboys (4-2). - Denver Broncos (6-0) vs. Baltimore Ravens (3-3). - Miami Dolphins (2-4) vs. New York Jets (4-3). - Houston Texans (4-3) vs. Buffalo Bills (3-4) ...San Francisco 49ers @ Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 PM, FOX. Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets, 1:00 PM, CBS. Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers, 4:05 PM, CBS. Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans, 4:05 PM, CBS ...“As coaches we love to hear that,” Caldwell said Wednesday as the AFC South-leading Colts (6-0) prepared to play the 49ers (3-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis Sunday at 1 p.m.. “There may be some phase he'll be able to ...49ers at Colts Sunday 11/1 Week 8 Indianapolis Colts. GoTeamsGo.com - the ultimate sports forum discussing 49ers at Colts Sunday 11/1 Week 8. Week 8 - Sunday 11/1 Lucas Oil Stadium, IN FOX 1:00 PM ET...
Has any team in the NFL played a weaker schedule than Indianapolis?? A third of their wins have come from teams that have not won a game and only one team they have played so far has a winniung season going on. Who makes up the scedule?????


AFC North Teams
Pittsburgh Steelers-(12-4) Won Division!!!
Baltimore Ravens-(11-5) Wild Card Team!
Cincinnati Bengals-(8-8)
Cleveland Browns-(5-11)

AFC East Teams
New England Patriots-(12-4)Won Division!!!
New York Jets-(9-7) Wild Card Team!
Miami Dolphins-(6-10)
Buffalo Bills-(5-11)

AFC South Teams
Indianapolis Colts-(13-3) Won Division!!!
Jacksonville Jaguars-(7-9)
Tennesee Titans-(7-9)
Houston Texans-(6-10)

AFC West Teams
Denver Broncos-(12-4) Won Division!!!
San Diego Chagers-(10-6) Wild Card Spot!
Oakland Raiders-(7-9)
Kansas City Cheifs-(4-12)

NFC East Teams
New York Giants-(11-5) Won Division!!!
Dallas Cowboys-(10-6) Wild Card Team!
Philadephia Eagles-(8-8)
Washington Redskins-(4-12)

NFL North Teams
Minnesoto Vikings-(11-5) Won Division!!!
Green Bay Packers-(10-6) Wild Card Team!
Chicago Bears-(9-7)
Detroit Lions-(3-13)

NFL South Teams
New Orleans Saints-(12-4) Won Division!!!
Atlanta Falcons-(11-5) Wild Card Team!
Carolina Panthers-(9-7)
Tampa Bay Bucs-(5-11)

NFL West Teams
Arizona Cardinals-(10-6) Won Division!!!
San Francisco 49ers-(9-7)
Seattle Seahawks-(6-10)
St Louis Rams-(2-14)

Superbowl Rematch: Baltimore Ravens (41) Vs. New York Giants (34)
Winner Goes To Ravens!!! Go Ravens!!!! Haha!
Oh Yea Btw All This Pridictions Was Based On Me Looking At Every Team Schedule & Deciding Who Won That Game I Didnt Guess These Standings Hope Every1 Like & Have A Great Day!!!!!!!


1.Indianapolis Colts- since struggling to win weeks 1 and 2 they've dominated.

2.New Orleans Saints- won with their high powered offense and underrated defense in games this season.

3.New York Giants- playing well on both sides of the ball and in the trenches.

4.Minnesota Vikings- hard to find any flaws in this team right now.

5.Denver Broncos- they are 5-0 and for a reason. Great defense and Orton has thrown only 1 INT all season.

6.Cincinnati Bengals- big wins over the Steelers and on the road at the Ravens. Without a miracle play by Denver on opening weekend could be 5-0.

7.Atlanta Falcons- have looked dominant at times this season and are playing great on offense and defense. Will challenge for the NFC South.

8.Philadelphia Eagles- besides one bad game against the Saints have dominated their opponents this year

9.Chicago Bears- Jay Cutler finally gives them a QB they've been searching for for a while and have played wonderful offensively and gotten it done on defense.

10.New York Jets-I know they lost yesterday but I still feel they are the best 2-loss team in the league. Have a favorable schedule the next few weeks.

Your thoughts on my list?


I would go...

1 Baltimore (I dont think theyre the best team, but are playing the best on both sides of ball in general)

2 NYG (the Most Complete team in NFC, maybe NFL. Despite 200yrds to Dallas. Before Tuck left game Dallas avg 3.3 yards per carry, after Tuck was tripped and left game, dallas avg 9.4)

3 Indianapolis (The Saints north)

4 Saints (the Colts south)

5 Vikings (I honestly have no idea what they REALLY are, i know theyre a good team, but One miracle play falls incomplete and theyre not even in this conversation)

6 NYJ (love their Defense, but passed everything thats being said, they have not run the ball all that well or consistently, ..and passed all the flowers being thrown at Sanchez (who i love), he is just a Rookie, sooner or later, that will factor in)

7 Broncos (frauds... Dal, NE, SD, Bal, Pitt, Wash, SD, NYG, KC, Indianapolis <--- Thats their upcoming game schedule GOOD LUCK!)
Aaron...

The reason noone talks about who the Giants, Ravens, Colts, have played. Is because Those teams.. Especially the Giants, Ravens, and Colts. Is because those teams have History. The Giants, Colts and PAtriots, Steelers, have won more games over the passed 4 years than any teams in the NFL. Those Teams have nothing to prove. The Ravens have been a winning team for awhile, The Giants and Colts , the same. Denver has not. You assume the Colts and Ravens and Giants will beat the sucky teams, because theyre that good, and you dont hold that against them because they have pedigree. Denver does not.


Hello, wondering what everyone’s predictions for week 2 schedule is, and predicted score? Thank for your time, the games will be as follow….
Thanks for the feedback

Arizona Cardinals @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions
New England Patriots @ New York Jets
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions
New England Patriots @ New York Jets
New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles
Oakland Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
St. Louis Rams @ Washington Redskins
Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills
Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers
Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts @ Miami Dolphins


With week 1 almost over we have gotten a "glimpse" at what some of the teams are truly capable of. I know there are still another 16 weeks of the regular season to go, but why not make predictions now and see how accurate they were when the end of the regular season rolls around. So come on, let me hear your predictions.

AFC-
North:
1.*Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
-Joe Flacco is coming into his own. With Ray still leading the defense, look for another top 5 defense finish.
2.^Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
-They will battle it out all year with the Ravens for division leader. In the end though the Steelers are the one's who catch the unlucky break for division winner.
3.Cleveland Browns (5-11)
-The Browns need help just about everywhere.
4.Cincinnati Bengals (3-13)
-I still don't see how people can say Palmer is a top 5 QB. He does not do well under pressure. The defense is horrendous.

East:
1.^New England Patriots (12-4)
-With Brady back and Randy, Joey, Wes, and Ben on offense this team will be hard to stop. The defense is also starting to get younger, while at the same time not missing a beat.
2.New York Jets (8-8)
-Sanchez will play the role Flacco did a year ago: game manager. The defense and Thomas Jones will be the main reason the Jets finish with this record.
3.Miami Dolphins (7-9)
-With the NFL's hardest schedule and the Atlanta whooping today, it just doesn't look like a promising year for the 'Fins.
4.Buffalo Bills (6-10)
-Trent Edwards is just too inconsistent and with T.O. most likely causing him a headache later in the year, this team will fall apart.

South:
1.^Tennessee Titans (11-5)
-The Titans looked sound against the Steelers. They actually passed the ball this game and it worked out well. Look for the rushing attack to once again be in the top of the league and the defense is going strong, even without Haynesworth.
2.^Houston Texans (9-7)
-Finally a finish above .500. Today just wasn't a good day for the Texans. Look for them to rebound in the coming weeks.
3.Indianapolis Colts (8-8)
-There's just not much left in the tank. The Jags D isn't a pushover, but c'mon, 14 points with one of the NFL's top O's. The clock is starting to wind down on the Colts.
4.Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9)
-With almost no receivers (Holt is starting to slow down) it'll be a looonnnngggg year for the men from Jacksonville.

West:
1.*San Diego Chargers (13-3)
-With Merriman back this defense will once again be nasty. With Philip Rivers becoming a top quarterback and Vincent Jackson becoming a top receiver look for this offense to be nearly unstoppable. Oh, did I forget to mention LT is back to his old self, Antonio Gates, Chris Chambers, and Darren Sproles?
2.Kansas City Chiefs (7-9)
-This team is really starting to improve. 27 points against the Ravens D is pretty damn hard to do.
3.Denver Broncos (5-11)
-Today was pure luck. Kyle Orton isn't the answer in Denver and the offense is lackluster now with Jay gone and the D doesn't look that much better.
4.Oakland Raiders (3-13)
-Same old, same old.

NFC-
North:
1.^Green Bay Packers (11-5)
-Aaron Rodgers and the offense are going to be good just like last year. The D will do a hell of a lot better this year, pushing the Pack into the playoffs.
2.^Minnesota Vikings (10-6)
-Exactly how much left does Brett Favre have left? Week 9-10 maybe? Adrian Peterson can't keep putting the team on his shoulders.
3.Chicago Bears (8-8)
-The receivers are going to have to step it up, or the Bears are looking at a .500 season at best.
4.Detroit Lions (2-14)
-Calvin Johnson can't do it all by himself on offense and Ernie Sims can't do it all by himself on defense.
East:
1.*Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)
-No one knows how long McNabb will be out and Kolb most certainly isn't the answer. When McNabb returns though, look for this team to once again be dangerous.
2.Dallas Cowboys (9-7)
-Romo proved today that T.O. wasn't needed. But once again, the Cowboys fall apart in December.
3.New York Giants (9-7)
-The running game can't do it all. The receivers are going to have to step it up. The defense will bring hell like usual.
4.Washington Redskins (5-11)
-There are just too many problems with this team. Quarterback, receivers, offense line. The defense will no longer carry this team.
South:
1.*New Orleans Saints (14-2)
-If today was just a demonstration then I am scared to even imagine what this offense is truly capable of. And if the defense decides to play a little this year (unlike last year), then the Saints will be near impossible to beat.
2.^Atlanta Falcons (12-4)
-The offense is once again looking solid and the defense has stepped it up too. They will definitely be in the race for top record in the NFC.
3.Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10)
-The defense just isn't looking impressive anymore and the offense is once again subpar.
4.Carolina Panthers (4-12)
-Jake Delhomme just needs to call it quits before he ruins the Panthers season....ag


I tried to make bold predictions, and take into consideration the parity in the NFL. The top 10 teams are rarely the same year to year. So keep that in mind.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers- They are very well rounded and they know how to win. The easy schedule helps.

2. New England Patriots- The defense will be mediocre, but I just have so much respect for Brady and Belicheck.

3. Green Bay Packers- They will make a huge leap this year, I don't see many weaknesses here, maybe the secondary, but that is nitpicking. They'll have a great offense and front 7.

4. Dallas Cowboys- They will either be very good or very bad, and I'm betting without T.O., Romo will be much improved, with the chance to pass the ball to the open guy and not worry about getting T.O. his touches. They will be "wide receiver by committee," meaning all their wrs will contribute, but none will stand out. Witten will have an enormous season though. And their D is underrated.

5. San Diego Chargers- So much talent, on offense and defense. And they have 6 guaranteed wins a year.

6. Philadelphia Eagles- I had them lower, but their are just too many weapons there, their offense will be one of the best in the league, and their D will be serviceable.

7. Houston Texans- Every expert says they have a shot at breaking out, but none seem to have the balls to predict it. I say Schaub stays healthy and their offense is the second best in the league. Andre Johnson is one of two or three wrs in the league who can dictate the course of a game. Similar to Philly in a way, sick offense, solid defense. Big year for Houston.

8. NY Giants- I'm a bit worried about their lack of receivers, and its not like Eli can compensate for them with his QB skills, he is far from spectacular. But their defense is one of the best and their o-line along with their backs keep them in the playoffs.

9. Atlanta Falcons- Obviously with Ryan improving, so will the team, but I just don't see a huge leap. Their schedule was very easy last year, and it is a bit tougher this season. I say they improve, but not by a lot.

10. Tennessee Titans- Similar to NYG, Great o-line, running game, and defense, but the passing game is a serious concern. I think the loss of Haynesworth will hurt them. And honestly, to me the d is a bit overrated, its good, but not elite.

11. Minnesota Vikings- I don't know, Favre is looking pretty good, but can he really last the whole year at an elite level? I say no, but if he does, they are a top-5 team.

12. Indianapolis Colts- They barely sputtered through the first half of the season last year, and I just don't think they're a dynamic team, but very solid at least.

13. New Orleans Saints- They've got a ton of offense, but I'm not sure how many games they will win by just trying to outscore people.

14. Chicago Bears- They will be fine receiver-wise. Cutler makes everyone he plays with better, but I think their defense is very overrated and it is a very tough division.

15. Arizona Cardinals- They have to show me they can be consistent, I have little faith in an aging Warner to last the season.

16. Baltimore Ravens- They are very old across the board, I think it will be a somewhat disappointing year for them.

17. Seattle Seahawks- They will bounce back nicely, but no running game and questionable defense, plus the NFC is very deep in quality teams.

18. Carolina Panthers- They can run like crazy, but I have absolutely no faith in Delhomme and a QB that sub-par makes it hard for the rest of the team to run smoothly.

19. Cincinnati Bengals- I actually think they could surprise some people. People forget how good Palmer was before his injuries, if he is healthy the whole year (I think he will be) then dynamic qb + very good receivers = a rebound season for the Bengals. And their D isn't as bad as people think.

20. Miami Dolphins- Last year they won 11 games with a 4th place schedule. Now, they have one of the toughest in the league. I think that makes all the difference here.

21. Washington Redskins- Their defense is very, very good. But they have Campbell at QB, below average receivers, an old running back. Oh, and did I mention a terrible offensive line?

22. San Francisco 49ers- I think they will be about the same as last year, a team you've always got to worry about, but doesn't end up being a serious playoff factor.

23. Kansas City Chiefs- People are seriously overreacting on their whole situation. They won't be good, but Haley helps them a lot, and people forget, though they didn't win many games last year, they were always a tough team to play.

24. Tampa Bay Buccanears- Do they have any skill position players on their offense who would be starters on the Patriots, Saints, or Texans? Maybe Bryant? I just don't think they have the talent to consistently win games.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars- MJD is a stud, and their passing game will be a big improvement with the o-line and wr additions. B
26. NY Jets- Very good defense, people underrate it. But I think Sanchez will struggle early on, and their wr depth is weak.

27. Detroit Lions- Their defense and o-line are the problems, but I think Stafford will have a commendable rookie year, maybe not a Ryan or Flacco type year, but he'll be solid. I think they have a good foundation for the future, and I am a big fan of Jim Schwartz, reminds me of Mike Tomlin in his first year.
28. Oakland Raiders- I actually think Russell will make improvements, and Mcfadden will turn into a stud, but there are just too many question marks across the board here.

29. Denver Broncos- Terrible defense + Great offense = 8 wins. Terrible defense + Mediocre offense = Last place in the West.

30. Buffalo Bills- T.O. is subtraction by addition, he is a distraction and is seriously getting up there in age. And the defense and o-line are god-awful.

31. St. Louis Rams- Steven Jackson will win three games all by himself, but unfortunately, he is all they have.

32. Cleveland Browns- Do I need to explain this? Terrible on offense, terrible on defense.
I decided to take a break from yahoo answers for a few months. I was getting tired of all the trolls and haters in the bball section. But I think I'll start coming on more often now that football is starting then basketball in a few months. Good to see ya Koolish.
You are right, they "had" one of the best defenses. They lost their best player and MVP candidate. Did you forget about that?


NFC East Winner- Ny Giants 13-3 (easy Schedule)
NFC North Winner- Chicago Bears 10-6 (Cutler + Defense = win)
NFC South Winner- Atlanta Falcons 11-5 (Great Offense and defense)
NFC West Winner- Seattle 9-7 (Comeback season)
Wild Card Winners- Philadelphia 10-6 and Green Bay 10-6

AFC East Winner- New England 14-2 (Brady Is back)
AFC North Winner- Pittsburgh 12-4 (Great Defense)
AFC South Winner- Indianapolis 11-5 (To good not to make it)
AFC West Winner- San Diego 15-1 (Merriman is back)
Wild Card- Baltimore 10-6 and Buffalo 10-6

NFC 1st Round Eliminations- Seattle and Green Bay
AFC 1st Round Eliminations- Baltimore and Buffalo
NFC 2nd Round Eliminations- Philadelphia and Chicago
AFC 2nd Round Eliminations- San Diego and Pittsburg
AfC Championship Atlanta vs NY Winner= Atlanta
NFC Championshp New England Vs Indianoplis Winner= Indianoplis

SUPER BOWL
FALCONS VS COLTS
WINNER= FALCONS


AFC East
New England 12-4 (as long as Brady is healthy)
Buffalo Bills 9-7 (T.O. and Evans lead great air attack)
Miami Dolphins 7-9 (hard to live up to last year with hard schedule)
New York Jet 5-11 (no receivers)

AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4 (hard not to pick the super bowl winner)
Baltimore Ravens 8-8 (will miss Ryan on defense)
Cincinnati Bengals 7-9 (ochocinco and Palmer comeback)
Cleveland Browns 4-12 (quarterback and receiver drama with a bad coach)

AFC South
Indianapolis Colts 13-3 (Peyton manning is too good)
Houston Texans 10-6 (Have all the pieces)
Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8 (got and good receiver finally)
Tennessee Titans 5-11 (lost best player and quarterback trouble)

AFC West
San Diego Chargers 10-6 (good offense in bad defense division)
Denver Broncos 8-8 (lost Jay Cutler but defense and running game better)
Oakland Raiders 6-10 (offense is slowly getting there)
Kansas city Chiefs 3-13 (Matt Cassel only good in New England)

NFC East
Dallas Cowboys 13-3 (have lot of pressure)
New York Giants 10-6 (need better help to replace Plaxico)
Washington Redskins 8-8 (spent money in off season and need to pay off)
Philadelphia Eagles 6-10 (going to be hard for McNabb to throw on his back because of Peters)

NFC North
Chicago Bears 12-4 (Cutler pushes them back to first)
Minnesota Vikings 10-6 (good running game but no QB)
Green Bay Packers 7-9 (better but Rodgers still in Favres Shadow)
Detroit Lions 2-14 (Better then last year)

NFC South
New Orleans Saints 12-4 (Brees is really good)
Atlanta Falcons 10-6 (have a really good offense now)
Carolina Panthers 7-9 (Jack Delhomme is not the answer)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-11(cut all there best players)

NFC West
Arizona Cardinals 11-5 (to good not to make it)
Seattle Seahawks 9-7 (should be getting better with players returning)
San Francisco 6-10 (don't have a QB)
St. Louis Ram 3-13 (Fell off the map)

Playoffs

AFC
Colts and Patriots have Byes
Steelers beat Bills
Texans Beat Chargers
Colts beat Texans
Patriots Beat Steelers
Patriots Beat Colts

NFC
Cowboys and Bears have Bye
Saints Beat vikings
Cardinals lost to Falcons
Cowboys beat Falcons
Saints Beat Bears
Saints Beat Cowboys

SUPERBOWL
Patriots Beats Saint


Predictions are based upon the following stipulations:
1. 2009 opponents

2. Opponent strength based on 2008 performance

3. Opponent offseason activity (Draft & Free Agency)

3. Each team's 2009 schedule strength.

AFC
San Diego Chargers 124
Pittsburgh Steelers 115
New York Jets 106
Tennessee Titans 106
New England Patriots 106
Indianapolis Colts 106
Baltimore Ravens 97
Houston Texans 97
Jacksonville Jaguars 97
Buffalo Bills 88
Miami Dolphins 79
Cincinnati Bengals 610
Denver Broncos 511
Kansas City Chiefs 412
Oakland Raiders 412
Cleveland Browns 412

NFC
Arizona Cardinals 124
New York Giants 115
Carolina Panthers 106
Chicago Bears 106
New Orleans Saints 106
Washington Redskins 106
Philadelphia Eagles 106
Dallas Cowboys 97
Green Bay Packers 97
Minnesota Vikings 88
Atlanta Falcons 88
San Francisco 49ers 79
Seattle Seahawks 412
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 412
St. Louis Rams 412
Detroit Lions 313

What do you think the results will be! Please be intelligent in your answers!

Oh and feel free to be rude if I rated your team bad! It doesn't bother me!


I've come up with my estimated power rankings for the 2009 NFL season (top 15). I was just wondering what people thought of them, or what they think the power rankings will be like.

1. Baltimore Ravens
- Coming off a strong year, now with an experienced Flacco at the helm. They have re-signed Lewis and Rolle, and they have brought in Foxworth and Carr to strengthen their secondary. There is also talk of a likely trade for Boldin from the Cardinals. I expect to see a second appearance from this team in the AFC Championship game.

2. New England Patriots
- With more or less the same team as their undefeated season in 2007, a recovered Tom Brady, and talk of acquiring Julius Peppers look for the patriots to re-establish themselves as an NFL powerhouse.

3. Tennessee Titans
- After being the top ranked team in the NFL last season and loosing their first playoff game the Titans will be out for revenge. Despite the Steelers winning the superbowl, I expect the Titans to upset the Steelers in the 2009 regular season opener.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers
- There is no doubt that the Steelers are one of the top teams in the NFL as they proved by winning the superbowl. I have them ranked at 4th, not because I feel they will have gotten much worse, but because I feel that last season the Titans were a better team (not being able to keep a close game head to head) and that the Ravens and the Patriots will be stronger teams than last year.

5. New York Giants
- The Giants clearly established themselves as a strong team over the past two years, but I feel that with the loss of Burress this team will become much more one dimensional.

6. San Diego Chargers
- The Chargers proved they are still a strong team by knocking off the Colts in the first round of playoffs. With a recovered Tomlinson and Merriman this team will be stepping their level of play up for this season.

7. Indianapolis Colts
- Throughout the past few years, the Colts have established themselves as on of the NFL's best teams. However, with the loss of Harrison and still a lack of a running game, I feel the Colts won't be quite as strong a team as they have been in past years.

8. Minnesota Vikings
- With one of the top defenses in the league and a running back like Peterson this team, no doubt, has some serious potential. However, with the loss of pro bowl center Matt Birk and a certain lack of a passing game, this team doesn't quite make it in to my top 5 teams.

9. New Orleans Saints
- In my opinion, Drew Brees is one of the best quarterbacks to play in the NFL and lead one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Despite his three best receivers being injured for most of last season (Colston, Shockey and Bush) he still managed to lead the league in passing yards, all three of which are fully recovered for the coming season. However, with the loss of McAllister it is hard to tell whether Bush will step up to be an every-down back or if the running game will suffer.

10. Atlanta Falcons
- With a promising young quarterback, the 2nd best running game in the league last season, and a successful previous season look for this team to only get better.

11. Miami Dolphins
- After an incredible turn around season, I expect them to still be a fairly good team, but not have quite the season they had last year. With a harder schedule and a recovered Patriots team in their division I expect this season to be much more challenging for the Dolphins.

12. Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers proved themselves as a powerful team last season by earning themselves a first round bye in the playoffs. The team has potential with WR Smith and RB Williams, but still does not have a QB that has proven they can lead the team. That coupled with the probable loss of DE Peppers suggest this season will not be quite as successful.

13. Arizona Cardinals
- Despite their playoff success last season, I don't see this team being equally successful this season. The likely loss of Boldin, leaving the team with only one star receiver, will make it easier for opposing defenses to focus on Fitzgerald. Also, for most of the season their defense was not able to step up and do their job well. Their success next season depends on whether the regular season or the playoff Cardinals show up. I don't see the playoff Cardinals coming back.

14. Chicago Bears
- The Bears have generally had a good defense and running game, but had serious issues in the QB position. With a strong QB like Cutler now running the offense, I see this team improving greatly over their performance last season.

15. Dallas Cowboys
- In recent history, Dallas has been packed with potential and put together winning seasons, but failed to really pull it together as a team. Despite the loss of Owens, I expect more of the same from the Cowboys.


My team- Indianapolis Colts

The San Diego Chargers are the team thats not on our schedule that I would like to play the most. The last 2 years they've knocked us out of the playoffs and this a growing rivalry and it would be sweet to get revenge on the Chargers. Beating them would feel better than beating any team other than the Patriots. We beat them in the Regular Seaon last year but lost in the postseason and I want revenge lol.

Two questions(question 1 optional)

1.) Which Colts matchup do you think will be the most exciting this year?

2.)Which team thats not on your schedule do you want to play the most?


here are the pats and colts schedule tell me what u think there records will be
PATS OPPONENts
MIAMI DOLPHINS 2x
BUFFALO BILLS 2x
NEW YORK JETS 2x
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HOUSTON TEXANS
TENNESSEE TITANS
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
ATLANTA FALCONS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
BALTIMORE RAVENS
DENVER BRONCOS

colts opponents
Houston2x
Jacksonville2x
Tennessee2x
New England
New York Jets
San Francisco
Seattle
Denver
Buffalo
Miami
Arizona
St. Louis
Baltimore
so whaddya think?


I was looking through the NFL 09 schedule for next season and discovered that for the 3rd straight season the Patriots have to go to Indianapolis.

I just do not understand since this game is every season that the Patriots don't host the Colts every other year?
Thats fine. I just want to know why Indy gets to host New England every single year. I thought they had to rotate because everyone knows the biggest game every year is Pats vs. Colts.


I just read that the Patriots are set to travel to Indianapolis next season for their annual game against the Colts. That makes it 3 straight years now that the Colts have had home field advantage in this game... why is it that they keep getting to play at home while the Pats have to travel? Seems kind of unfair if you ask me.
Hawk M: Next year's schedules aren't out yet, it was just something I was reading on yahoo! sports going over a few of the Patriots' games next season. An away game at the Colts was one of them... along with all of their games against the NFC South next season.


... a guaranteed Winner !?!!!!!!!!

From about 65 people, 7 remain. I had been forecasting the Saints as my pick if I got this far - but I thought they'd still be in playoff contention -- now they have nothing to play for except pride --- and the Lions have history to play for - as in they-don't-want-to-make-history by being the first 0-16 team ever ... the game is in Detroit and New Orleans is 1-6 on the road this year - still, it will be a clean indoor track and the Saints have the best offense around - plus ten days to rest and prepare, which mitigates the second-road-game-in-a-row factor

... then there are the hot Texans - can they keep it running against the Raiders out in Oakland? they're definitely the team playing it's best ball -- but like the others, they're eliminated from this year's playoff contention

Who would you pick - and why ?

The teams I can not pick are listed below, followed by the complete week 16 schedule

thanks!

Arizona Cardinals
Buffalo Bills
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts
Miami Dolphins
New York Giants
New York Jets
New England Patriots
Philadelphia eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
San Diego Chargers
Tennessee Titans
Washington Redskins

(i've used the 15 teams listed above, i can not use them again)

12/18/08

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 8:15 p.m.

12/20/08

Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys 8:15 p.m.

12/21/08

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1:00 p.m.

New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions 1:00 p.m.

Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs 1:00 p.m.

San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 p.m.

Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 1:00 p.m.

San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams 1:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans 1:00 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Seattle Seahawks 1:00 p.m.

Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos 4:05 p.m.

Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders 4:05 p.m.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins 4:15 p.m.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 4:15 p.m.

Carolina Panthers at N.Y. Giants 8:15 p.m.

12/22/08

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 8:30 p.m.


This is a last man standing or 'suicide' league - I have already used 14 teams this year - we can only use each team once - in my estimation this is the toughest of the remaining three weeks - there appears to be some mismatches to take advantage of in weeks 16 and 17 IF IF IF I can get there - I need a WINNER in week 15 to move on - here are the 18 teams I have left to choose from, in no particular order:

Green Bay Packers
Atlanta Falcons
St Louis Rams
Baltimore Ravens
New England Patriots
Cleveland Browns
Oakland Raiders
Minnesota Vikings
Kansas City Chiefs
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Seattle Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccanneers
Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars
New Orleans Saints

I'll try to paste in the schedule below -- as you'll see - there are some good teams left - like Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Atlanta and Tampa Bay - but they're playing each other ... so here's the schedule - I only have 11 hours to make my pick - any insight is appreciated ...

NFL

Thursday, December 11

CHICAGO BEARS 3 New Orleans Saints 44½

NFL

Sunday, December 14

Green Bay Packers 2½ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 45

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 17½ Detroit Lions 45

Washington Redskins 6½ CINCINNATI BENGALS 36

ATLANTA FALCONS ?no line yet? Tampa Bay Buccaneers

MIAMI DOLPHINS 6½ San Francisco 49ers 42

ST LOUIS RAMS ?no line yet? Seattle Seahawks

NEW YORK JETS 7 Buffalo Bills 41½

Tennessee Titans 3 HOUSTON TEXANS 44½

BALTIMORE RAVENS 1½ Pittsburgh Steelers 34

CAROLINA PANTHERS ?no line yet? Denver Broncos

San Diego Chargers 5 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 46½

ARIZONA CARDINALS ?no line yet? Minnesota Vikings

New England Patriots 7 OAKLAND RAIDERS 40

DALLAS COWBOYS 3 New York Giants 44½

NFL

Monday, December 15

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 14 Cleveland Browns 38½







I'd have to go something like this

1.New York Giants (10-1) Undisputed, best team in the NFL right now
2.Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) Best defense I've seen since the 2000 Ravens
3.Arizona Cardinals (7-4) Only lost by a touchdown to the Giants
4.Baltimore Ravens (7-4) As a Steeler fan, the ravens scare me. This team is on a roll winning 5 of there last 6
5.New York Jets (8-3) Although they beat the Titans, they weren't that good to begin with, Can I say overrated?
6.Tennessee Titans (10-1) Still in control of the AFC South
7.Dallas Cowboys (7-4) They're back.
8.Atlanta Falcons (7-4) Can Matt Ryan be the best Rookie QB to ever play in the NFL?
9.Tampa Bay Buccanneers (8-3) Have had an easy schedule this year, I'll put em at 7th but they can be overrated.
10.Indianapolis Colts (7-4?) Have won 3 straight and are on a roll
Hey Jet fan, get off Brett Favres jock and learn english, your team is overrated.

Remember when the Jets lost to the Raiders? Lmfao


I think I know what you are thinking. The Saints got screwed last night. That is true. But in the end I am not mad. One because I am a Minnesota fan and also because we were screwed in the game against the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts game. You may not know but there is no way Addai broke the plane with the ball and also there is no way Tennessee got that 1st on a fourth and 1. Anyways I've heard and realized that you can't blame a loss on a bad call. Yeah we were screwed but we still didn't do anything with the ball to seem like we really wanted to comeback. Am I right? Any team who has a 15-0 lead by merely kicking field goals who sucks that bad in the 4th quarter doesn't deserve to win. Sorry Vikes, the best playing ability I saw came last night. But the overall point I am trying to make for all you Saints fans is that face mask was a terrible call made by a guy who I think now is safe to say has an act for making those. But you guys are a good team and almost came back. My advice? Fire your kicker.

Anyway the title of the question is how far will Minnesota will go? I think about 10-6 or 11-5. Why? Mostly because we don't have that difficult of a schedule left.

Week 6 - Lions (0-4) We better win this game, I am hoping this is a no brainer.

Week 7 - Bears (3-2) This team is at the top of the division and if they can beat Green Bay twice like they did last year then I am quite possibly seeing the Bears who were in the Super Bowl two years ago. Nevertheless I think Minnesota pulls this game with a similar 34-31 score like last year.

Week 9 - Houston Texans (0-4) They played well against the Colts. But I still don't see much of a threat and by this time I am hoping we have Madieu Willams back and Gus has some sort of rythym with recievers.

Week 10 - Green Bay Packers (2-3)
Although we lost on week 1 to these team it was very unsimilar from the 34-0 shut out last year. And Green Bay has lost some key players and with Aaron Rodgers' status up in the air I think we barely pull this through like the Saints game.

Week 11 - (3-2)Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I think Tampa is looking good this year, so I am not quite sure how this game turns out. The Bucs could very well win this.

The rest of the schedule is
Week 12 - Jacksonville - Win
Week 13 - Chicago - Loss
Week 14 - Detroit - Win
Week 15 - Arizona - Win
Week 16 - Atlanta - Win
Week 17 - Giants - Loss
The Giants look GOOD this year.


It seems that suddenly Eli is playing better and Peyton cannot get the Colts to score. They have no running game so far with less than 200 yards in 3 games while giving up almost 600. Their passing game is about the same as they have been giving up, but the problem is that they are giving up over 500 yards a game total so far. Reggie Wayne is still there and Anthony Gonzalez is playing lights out, but no idea if Marvin will ever be back. (Harrison is the Co-owner of a bar in Philadelphia called "Playmakers" where he has been believed to work as a bouncer at times) The Colt's schedule is hard to figure out, but following the bye week it could be tough until at least November 12th.
Will they win a playoff game this year and if not will Harrison be agreeable to help Peyton burn off the extra off season time by giving him a job at Playmakers?



Okay second try within 24 hours. I had a mixed reaction but it was heading towards that my picks sucked. But I'm going to give it another shot.

AFC East:
New England Patriots 13-3...Still 13-3.
New York Jets 9-7...The addition of Brett Favre will help but I think I had too much faith my first time doing this.
Buffalo Bills 9-7... They won't get as much division wins as the Jets but still do good.
Miami Dolphins 4-12... They are in a strong rebuilding process.

AFC North:

Cleveland Browns 10-6... They finally take the division.
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-6... Their schedule will cost them to lose the division but get a wild card spot.
Cincinnati Bengals 9-7... I think the defense is holding them back from taking the division.
Baltimore Ravens 3-13...They don't have a very good quarterback. A defense can only get you so many games.

AFC South:

Indianapolis Colts 13-3... The bride.
Jacksonville Jaguars 11-5... The bridesmaid.
Tennesee Titans 6-10... The horrible passing game cost them.
Houston Texans 4-12...They aren't really that good to be honest.

AFC West:

San Diego Chargers 11-5... They do have the best roster in the NFL.
Denver Broncos 9-7...Close but no cigar. They don't have a big player. Somebody that will get them a playoff spot.
Oakland Raiders 7-9... They will get tons of INT's. But throw too many to get in the playoffs.
Kansas City Chiefs 6-10... What was I thinking!? 10-6!

NFC East:

New York Giants 11-5... Super Bowl Champs.
Dallas Cowboys 10-6... Still an awesome team. But there might be a few underdog upsets.
Philadelphia Eagles 9-7... They spread thir wings a little.
Washington Redskins 5-11... No Joe Gibbs or Sean Taylor.

NFC North:

Minnesota Vikings 11-5... I guess their quarterback is ok. If he doesn't execute Adrian Peterson will win the games.
Green Bay Packers 9-7... It's Aaron Rogers.
Chicago Bears 4-12...Hahaha. This team is such a joke.
Detroit Lions 3-13... These guys have been a joke ever since they started.

NFC South:

New Orleans 11-5...What happened last year?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-7... Go Bucs.I just don't think my Bucs will win the division. But they will earn a playoff spot.
Carolina Panthers 8-8... They might actually give their fans a reason to go to their home games.
Atlanta Falcons 5-11...Everything's under control, but still a rough year.

NFC West:

Arizona Cardinals 10-6... They almost did it last year.
Seattle Seahawks 9-7... I thought they were going to suck this year but Holgrem will do alright with them.
San Francisco 49ers 6-10... Not that good of a team.
St.louis Rams 6-10... A little step up.

Wild Card

Win Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. New Orleans Saints...A shocker.
Jacksonville Jaguars Vs. Cleveland Browns Win...Cleveland does what Pittsburgh couldn't.
Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. San Diego Chargers Win... Good game but San Diego comes out victourious.
Dallas Cowboys Vs. Arizona Cardinals Win..Upset.

Division

San Diego Chargers Vs. New England Patriots Win...Like every year.
Arizona Cardinals Vs. New York Giants Win...Can they do it again?
Win Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Minnesota Vikings...What if the Bucs played the Super Bowl in their own stadium.
Cleveland Browns Vs. Indianopolis Colts Win...They taake all of Cleveland's dignity.

Conference:

Win Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. New York Giants...Everyone is dumbfounded.
Indianapolis Vs. New England Patriots Win...Maybe they can do it this time.

Super Bowl 43

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. New England Patriots...The Bucs Don't upset this one.

So what do you think? This one better?
Sorry this is the NFL


Why you people think the Vikings has tougest Schedule They are ranked 4th STRENGTH OF Schedule THAT MEANS IT EASY

Green Bay Packers- No Favre Rodger not ready W
2 Indianapolis Colts- They will beat the Viking L
3 Carolina Panthers Carolina not so good last year W
4 Tennessee Titans Titans is Third worst team in AFC south W
5New Orleans Saints Saint will choked W
6 Detroit Lions Lions sucks W
7 Chicago Bears Bear no good offense W
8 byes
9 Houston Texans- Do I have to explain that to you? W
10 Green Bay Packers - again no FAVRE W
11 Tampa Bay Buccaneers -#1 in pass D but not #1 in Rush D W
12 Jacksonville Jaguars This will be good game L
13 Chicago Bears NO GOOD QB W
14 Detroit Lions Kitna will get injured W
15 Arizona Cardinals WILL LOSE TO VIKING W
16 Atlanta Falcons NO VICK, NO VICTORY W
New York Giants SB CHAMP, NO Michael W


Taking into consideration their offseason signings and upcoming schedule, how well do you see the Cleveland Browns doing this season?


Sept. 7 Dallas Cowboys 4:15 p.m.

Sept. 14 Pittsburgh Steelers 8:15 p.m.

Sept. 21 at Baltimore Ravens 4:15 p.m.

Sept. 28 at Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m.

Oct. 5 Bye

Oct. 13 (Mon.) New York Giants 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 19 at Washington Redskins 4:15 p.m.

Oct. 26 at Jacksonville Jaguars 4:05 p.m.

Nov. 2 Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m.

Nov. 6 (Thurs.) Denver Broncos 8:15 p.m.

Nov. 17 (Mon.) at Buffalo Bills 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 Houston Texans 1 p.m.

Nov. 30 Indianapolis Colts 1 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Tennessee Titans 1 p.m.

Dec. 15 (Mon.) at Philadelphia Eagles 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m.

Dec. 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m.


i predict that we will see The Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys

Sure the Colts have the 2nd hardest schedule in the league but all those tough games will only get them ready for the playoffs. (And i'm sure many would say Patriots instead because they have the easiest schedule in the league, but how are you supposed to get ready for the playoffs playing horrible teams). They (Colts) also have a great running back in Joseph Addai and still have the best quarterback Peyton Manning. They need alittle more depth in the recieving core and need to shape up their defense and if they get the right players this upcoming draft, they would be the team to beat. As for the Cowboys, sure Adam "Pacman" Jones is a trouble maker, but in Dallas there is no trouble to get into. So he and Terrence Newman are two of the best corners in the league which is what they needed to get themselves in the SuperBowl.


I havent seen them all, but the Steelers schedule is crazy hard!

NY Giants
@New England Patriots
Indianapolis Colts
Dallas Cowboys
@Jacksonville Jaguars
@Tennessee Titans
San Diego Chargers
@Philadelphia Eagles
@Washington Redskins
Houston Texans
8 of those 10 were playoff teams last year plus they play both Super Bowl teams and 3 of 4 Championship teams.

Plus their division games are always tough.
WTF how did the Pats and Chargers get the two easiest schedules!!!!


copy and paste and put a W by the game youll think theyll win and L for losses (08-09 schedule)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints
Carolina Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles
Houston Texans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams
Detroit
Detroit
Green Bay
Green Bay
Minnesota
Minnesota


I'd have to say the NFC North. They are facing one of the toughest divisions in the NFL, the AFC South, the division with my favorite team, the Indianapolis Colts.


The Packers 2008 season includes half of the playoff teams from this year - they will still win the Super Bowl - but it will be an even bigger accomplishment:
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints
Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dallas Cowboys
Seattle Seahawks
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans
Joewinmax - you disppoint me.


I am curious because if Madden 07 was so up to date on things around the NFL seasons like future Superbowl sites (where the Superbowls will be played in upcoming years) and the team opponents for upcoming years, then they should have the new stadium for the Indianapolis Colts appear on the Madden 07 game for the 2008 season on Franchise mode. I mean, they already have the sites for the upcoming Superbowls programmed on the Franchise mode, so they should know that the Colts have been building a new stadium for them and put it in the game. They have been working on the Stadium ever since 2005 and is scheduled to be done by August 2008. So, I hope they have the new stadium on the game or I will be very dissappointed.


Can Tennessee, who lost to the Colts 14-13 on Oct 8, close the gap and come back to beat the Colts on Dec. 3, and would Jacksonville or Philadelphia be a formidable threat?

And, what about the Chicago Bears. Will the NY Giants be able to stop 'Da Bears' during the second half of Chicago's schedule?

Who will win the AFC and the NFC titles?
Superbowl contenders....


im from cincinnati (GO BENGALS, WHO DEY HOE). now that thats out my system, i will be moving to indianapolis for school. anyway, i havent checked their schedule yet, but when they do play, how do you suppose i could get some colts tickets? ebay? and how much do you think it would cost? it would be a great game.