AFC Championship Game: Colts Headed To The Super Bowl

by Brandon on Jan 24, 2010 10:09 PM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts for winning the AFC Championship game 30-17.

Stat	Colts	Jets
Total Yards	461	388
Rushing Yards/Carry	4.2	3.0
3rd Down Efficiency	4 for 11	6 for 14
Turnovers	1	1

I didn't watch a lot of this game, but even when the Jets were leading, or keeping the score close, it felt like the Colts were the better team and the Jets were just hanging around. The Jets had 125 yards of offense on 2 big pass plays in the 2nd quarter, but it only put them up by 8 points.

The clear MVP was QB Peyton Manning. The Jets took Wayne and Clark out of the game, and Manning just got the ball to Garcon (11 for 151 and 1 TD) and Collie (7 for 123 and 1 TD). His final line was 26 for 39, 377 yards, and 3 TDs against the best pass defense in the NFL. I'm not a big fan of his, but that was a big time performance.

Please visit Gang Green Nation to see how Jet fans are coping, and Stampede Blue to read how Colt fans are celebrating.

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Another point...

…the Jets defense just didn’t look right. I thought they were missing tackles and I wonder how much playing 3 tough road games took its toll. By the 4th quarter, the Jets D looked tired. But even well rested, the Colts just have too many weapons. And Peyton is Peyton.

The playcalling by the Jets REALLY frustrated me! They should have passed more on first down, like they did when Braylan got his 80 yard TD. While watching the game, I was commenting how they did run, run, and pass on third down, like four series in a row in the second half. But oh well.

Colts are the better team.

by PackFaninFL on Jan 24, 2010 10:39 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for the congrats!

As I’ve said here before, the Packers are my second favorite NFL team, and my favorite NFC team. I used to love Favre (my 11 year old son is named Brett), but he disappointed me with the way he dealt with the Packers during his last couple of years in GB. I have pulled for Aaron Rodgers since draft day, and especially since the drama two years ago. He has been my fantasy football QB for the past two seasons now. I am hopeful and becoming confident that the Packers will dominate the division for the next several years. I can’t wait to see that 3-4 defense playing healthy and more experienced.

Anyhow, I’m excited about my Colts right now. And apart from one, maybe two, Colts haters in the Open Thread earlier, I’m loving this site. Believe it or not, it’s been the first SB Nation sports site I check each day for the past few weeks. Keep up the great work!

by coltsfanawalt on Jan 25, 2010 5:18 PM CST reply actions

Cool post man! I’ve always admired Peyton Manning. The way he pretty much runs your offense by himself and some of the throws he makes (seem route to Collie) are simply amazing. People shouldn’t sleep on that defense either!

On a side note, what is up with Bob Sanders? I know he has been out and will be out for the SB but what did he hurt?

by packallday555 on Jan 25, 2010 10:19 PM CST up reply actions

Torn biceps tendon

Sanders has had a history of injury for us. He is obviously one of the best at his position, but it’s been a debate among Colts fans all season if a sometimes healthy Bob Sanders is better than a consistent Melvin Bullitt, his solid replacement.

This year we had some brutal defensive injuries early on. Three defensive starters: CB Marlin Jackson, LB Tyjaun Hagler and S Bob Sanders. Also, starting wideout nthony Gonzalez. During that same time period we came to accept that two of our highly drafted starting offensive linemen, Tony Ugoh and Mik Pollak, were basically busts, and their positions were replaced by their backups. This has been a season of great adjustments because of these things, not to mention a new head coach, new defensive coordinator and new special teams coach. It’s turned out pretty well. Actually, amazing.

Thanks for the kind words. Obviously the Packers have been through much of the same this year. Tough injuries, new defensive coordinator, offensive line woes and adjustments, and even more impressive – a new defensive scheme! Next season should be better yet with the experience, barring any catostrophic injuries. Go Packers!

by coltsfanawalt on Jan 26, 2010 12:59 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks for the kind words

I like the Packers because the colors at first were taken from Notre Dame and all of the Packers fans I know are cool, so I’ve always cheered for them when they aren’t playing the Colts. You guys were my NFC Super Bowl pick. It didn’t work out, but IMHO I think the Packers will be the team of the decade with the young D and Rodgers. Good luck at beating up on the NFC North for the next decade!

The Packers were also the second-to-last team to beat the Colts in regulation in a game that mattered. It was probably the worst non-playoff game for me in the last 3 years, so you can take solace that you made an entire fanbase freak out last year.

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by Colts Homer on Jan 26, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions