Power Rankings - Week 11
by peytonsthebest on Nov 18, 2009 11:49 AM EST
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Average Ranking: 2nd
Fox Sports ranks us 2nd (nc): The guy gets so overshadowed by the massive attention deservedly thrust in his QB's direction, but seriously, what a catch by Reggie Wayne to beat the Patriots. And what a night by Wayne, a game-high 10 catches for 126 yards and 2 TDs.
Associated Content ranks us
Pete Prisco @ CBS ranks us 1st (nc): They should send Belichick a Christmas card. What a gift. They face a tough road game this week at Baltimore. Why does everyone doubt the Peyton could have gone the 70-80 yards in just under two minutes? Had he not just done that twice before? Plus a little love for Bullitt and our D is in order, I think.
Walter Football ranks us 1st (+1): What a comeback by Peyton Manning. I'm upset that he didn't cover, but I needed the Colts to win straight up in 610WIP.com's Survivor Pool (we had to pick the winner of the Colts-Patriots game on top of our survivor selection because there are 3,000 people remaining out of the 22,000 that started). So, when New England was up 31-14, I prepared the following Sunday night notes about Indianapolis: 1. Why is Peyton Manning throwing all of these interceptions and ugly incompletions? He must have snorted coke before the game. The NFL should suspend him for violating the substance policy or kick him out of the league entirely! 2. Pierre Garcon is the worst wide receiver of all time. By my estimation, he has dropped 84 passes in this game alone.
3. The refs are blind! New England defenders are carrying small, invisible knives and stabbing the Indianapolis running backs when no one is looking! That's why Joseph Addai and Chad Simpson had to leave early. How are the officials not seeing this!?
Vic Carucci @ NFL.com ranks us 2nd (nc): Sure, the Colts benefitted greatly from Bill Belichick's off-the-wall call, and they've lived on the edge for much of the season, but they're legitimately one of the very best teams in the league.
Yahoo's Michael Silver ranks us 2nd (nc): Yo, football gods: If Jim Caldwell didn’t lose on Sunday, will he ever?
WEEI in Boston ranks us 2nd (nc): Peyton Manning can’t be stopped, but the Colts secondary was very much exposed Sunday night. The Colts will need their defensive backs to step up. I doubt they receive any more gifts like the one Bill Belichick gave them.
ESPN ranks us 2nd (nc): At an odd crossroads of being undefeated and having a lot of issues to work through at the same time. (Kuharsky)
Pro Football Weekly ranks us 2nd (nc): Patriots-Colts II, circa mid-January. You know it's coming.
NFL.com ranks us 2nd (nc)
Sporting News ranks us 2nd (nc): After an assist from Patriots coach Bill Belichick, still unbeaten as they visit Baltimore.
National Football Post ranks us 2nd (nc): Would you give the ball to Peyton Manning at the 28-yard line? That was too easy for the league’s best QB.
WhatIfSports ranks us 2nd (nc)
Peter King @ SI ranks us 2nd (nc): I am reminded of a Jack Buckism. I don't believe what I just saw. Amazing comeback win by the Colts.
FanHouse ranks us 2nd (nc): Witchcraft or not, Peyton Manning just finds a way to continue winning games. The Colts have now won 18 consecutive regular season games. Home field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the horizon and it could pave the path to their second Super Bowl championship. -- Matt Snyder
USA Today ranks us 2nd (nc)
CHFF ranks us 2nd (nc): Last week: 35-34 win vs. New England. Peyton Manning is 5-0 this year when asked to pass 40 or more times in a game. How good is that? Only one QB has gone 6-0 in a season passing 40 or more times and his name is John Elway (1985). Last we checked he was pretty good. Manning, with seven games still to play, is well on his way to smashing that record.
Don Banks @ SI ranks us 2nd (nc): Buried amid the never-ending Bill Belichick debate was a rather disconcerting reality for the Colts: Young receivers Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie simply weren't ready for their big-game close-ups Sunday night against New England. Garcon especially struggled against the Patriots, dropping passes and putting even more pressure on Peyton Manning to rely on Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark. The Colts have been survivors this season in any number of ways, but it's hard to see them going as far as they want to go with only two reliable receiving options.
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SI’s rankings are up, and I’d like to say that I mourn the loss of Dr. Z. Don Banks might as well be working for ESPNBoston, as much as he writes about the Patriots. The Saints get no commentary; their fans instead have to read about whether New England can knock off the Saints in a game two weeks away. As for the Colts, he takes Garcon and Collie to task for dropping passes, saying “The Colts have been survivors this season in any number of ways, but it’s hard to see them going as far as they want to go with only two reliable receiving options.” I dunno Donnie, you seem to think the Patriots are A-OK with Moss and Welker. That duo had nine catches each, while no one else on the Patriots had more than 2.
I’ve yet to read any of the SI brain-trust even mention the Colts after Sunday night’s game (gee, you think maybe the opposing team had something to do with their win, and it wasn’t just Belichick alone?). Now reading Banks continue to predict doom and gloom for the Colts just makes me mad.
Dr. Z was my favorite writer
of all time. He was the only reason I ever went to SI.com. And I hate Don Banks. I mourn the loss of Dr. Z everyday.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I turn 19 on Tuesday, November 17. I accept all gifts. If any of you can figure out a way for me not to have a test Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the week of my birthday, that would be the best present ever.
I've missed reading Dr. Z
His writing was always worth linking to whether I agreed with him or not. Don Banks is a bit too smug and smarmy in my opinion.
Keep the faith!
Ditto
My older brother, who didn’t read much as a kid, could always be counted on to be reading Z’s book (early-mid 70’s) The Thinking Man’s Guide to Football or somehting like that. I just adored him and we had so much in common—NJ, Columbia U, wine….. half of my emails to his column were along the lines of “Hey, I just had a great wine the other night…”
Anybody know if FO did a spoof in his style? I think so. This would have been maybe 4 years ago when they did a weekly “ranking” column in various writers’ styles. Funny stuff. I should try to track it down.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
hmmm
Colts blow out Rams 42-6
Saints struggle and have to get a kickoff return for a TD to win 28-23. And only 1 or 2 writers say we are better than the Saints?
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Perception alters reality once again...
But the Saints demonstrated ‘clutch’ play to close out that difficult game, and Brees gets props. But Manning’s brilliant 4th quarter is largely neglected. Way to go, power-rankers.
When we close out a difficult game
We “barely survive.” Oh well. I really just think that the Colts starting 9-0 or something like that has become old-hat and people realize with us that all that matters it the post-season. I’m fine with it though. We don’t need the attention. Just the wins.
Yes, starting with that gift loss to end the 1997 season
the gift #1 pick the following spring, the gifts of 2nd day picks like Bethea, Mathis, Collie, Garcon, Brock, UDFA gifts like Saturday.
And don’t forget the gift injuries to Sanders, Gonzo, Jackson, Hayden.
So really, the Colts never earned nor deserved anything.
Tis the season. it’s all about the gifts.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
Put a title on your pics!
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Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I turn 19 on Tuesday, November 17. I accept all gifts. If any of you can figure out a way for me not to have a test Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the week of my birthday, that would be the best present ever.
Right after someone
adds a sarcasm button.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I turn 19 on Tuesday, November 17. I accept all gifts. If any of you can figure out a way for me not to have a test Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the week of my birthday, that would be the best present ever.
Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie simply weren't ready for their big-game close-ups Sunday night against New England. Garcon especially struggled against the Patriots
Get real, yeah Garcon struggled this game, and Collie had his muff. This is one game, bozo. These guys have gotten praise for playing like vets up to now, and all of the sudden they suck? Garcon needs to work on concentration. The talent is there. That catch he made outside of the endzone was absolutely unreal. Collie’s miss is one of those “it happens” shots. Anyone here gonna deny that Clark and Wayne don’t have one bounce off their hands once in a while. Garcon and Collie will continue to be factors in Colts victories from now until and through the Super Bowl.
Win-Win in week 12
I was talking to a few friends of mine that are Colts fans and some that are bandwagon NO fans. I told them Week 12 is a Win-Win for Colts fans. New England plays New Orleans, if NE wins then ‘I guess that NO wasn’t wasnt nearly as good as hyped. If NO wins then that puts NE in a bad spot in the playoff picture." Like I said
He Aint Heavy, he's my brother...
I know that I’m really negative about the Colts, but FFS, its like the Colts lost 52-0 to a college team. THEY WON THE FUCKING GAME. They were good enough to hang around and wait for Belichick to fuck up (if thats what you believed happened). How about giving them an iota of credit?
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Im a douchebag, an asshole, and I'm rarely right.
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