2011 NFL Week 2: Browns 14, Colts 9 At Half

by Brad Wells on Sep 18, 2011 2:28 PM EDT in 2011 Colts Game Threads

The Colts offense is moving the ball against the Browns, but it is failing to get the ball in the endzone. The Colts have driven the ball deep into Cleveland territory twice only to come away with two field goals. They tacked on a Adam Vinatieri 52-yarder to go up 9-7, but with 33 second before halftime, Peyton Hillis charged into the endzone with a one-yard TD score to give the Browns the lead 14-9.

Surprisingly, the Colts defense is doing a good job stopping the run, holding Hillis to 2.8 a carry. Indy is also running the ball effectively, with rookie Delone Carter earning 37 yards on 7 rushes (5.3 a carry). Colts enter halftime with 64 rushing yards.

However, despite the good rushing numbers, Colt McCoy is killing Indy's secondary. He's 13-17 for 142 yards and a TD. Kerry Collins is 9-14 for 88 yards, and can't seem to get Indy into the endzone.

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Whenever you get stressed, always remember: RDWHAHB

by danorocks17 on Sep 18, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

wow post fail

we’ve got to generate a pass rush the second half

Whenever you get stressed, always remember: RDWHAHB

by danorocks17 on Sep 18, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Suck for Luck!

without having to try to!!

by JCub3d on Sep 18, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

Glad we are home

and not there. We would be getting our clocks cleaned.

by chihoosierguy on Sep 18, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

The big question really is how long they can ignore reality before they replace Lacey.

I find it hard to believe that he is better than our other options.

by strandedincarolina on Sep 18, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

He is our best.

WTF!

by chihoosierguy on Sep 18, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Lacey?

by Colts Forever on Sep 18, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Lacey gets burned on third down pass plays because he plays too far off the ball. If he plays tight coverage they run right passed him. I think he would make a great nickel, but not a starter.

by Colts Forever on Sep 18, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I was joking

get it.

by chihoosierguy on Sep 18, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree, Lacey isn't having a bad game so far

The Massaquoi catch was impossible to cover. He’s made some good plays on the run. Powers has been getting owned all day…

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Sep 18, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, he sucks

But other than one play Powers and Tryon sucked too.

by Ty46 on Sep 18, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Is Gonzo in the game today?

by 18man on Sep 18, 2011 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Fili Moala

Return questionable. Injured ankle.

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by Brad Wells on Sep 18, 2011 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

Not sure I mind.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey

by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 18, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Only 3 DTs remain

by Ty46 on Sep 18, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Guess we'll be seeing...

Jamaal Andersen and Brayton inside.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey

by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 18, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Seems like they're running well, but give up on it when they get to the redzone

I’d like to see a lot more running the ball in the 2nd half with play action thrown in here and there.

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Sep 18, 2011 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

not true one field goal was due to 3 straight running plays inside the 20

which couldnt net a first down

by C.Settles on Sep 18, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Forgot about that drive

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Sep 18, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

That's how you kick to Josh Cribbs!

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Sep 18, 2011 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Browns are praying the Colts start playing for the pass

I think a lot of the struggles covering the pass is that the Safeties are working towards the run.

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Sep 18, 2011 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

How was that a catch!?!?!?!

Get out the challenge flag! The rule says you have to contol the ball all the way to the ground!

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Sep 18, 2011 2:44 PM EDT reply actions