My main feeling is that i think SD bumbled away that last game against Indy.
I feel they are better now, confident, and ready to roll.
I also feel that Indy is a better team indoors, so a very good loud home field advantage will help the SuperChargers.
I also feel that you still have something against the chargers for covering in pittsburgh, and i think that will hurt you in this game!
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Decent points but only the home field point really is valid. LOL on the last point as don't hold grudges on wagering. In fact have wagered successfully on San Diego since the fix. Here are some things to consider:
1. Quality wins- SD's only quality win this season was against NE earlier in the year. They have been in games but with a spread of -1 only wins count here. On the opposite side Indy has at least 5 such quality wins which again were mostly close games. But this solidifies that Indy knows how to win competitive games against quality opposition where SD does not.
2. Experience- Indy again with the edge here particularly in the playoffs. Indy has proven to be able to show a 2nd gear come playoff time where as SD has not. And you need a 2nd gear in the playoffs.
3. Coaching- similiar to #2. Don't think Norv can coach big games. Dungy has.
4. Defense- don't see Indy defense getting torched here especially with Sanders in the lineup. On the flip side Denver could have easily put up 30 plus points last night if not for coaching (not running the ball) and the usual Denver dropped passes and mistakes. You know Indy's game plan and adjustments to attack that defense will be solid and they won't make the same mistakes and drops.
5. Emotion- yes this is a playoff game and both teams will obviously have their head in the game. But don't underestimate the amount of energy SD has had to expend the last month of the season and particularly last night against Denver. Have watched enough similiar situations over the years to know there is a good chance SD could be tired and somewhat flat particularly as the game progresses. Indy will face a buzzsaw in the first quarter but assuming they survive that first quarter, which they should, they should control this game.
Good luck either way.
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