In Game Thread

[Examiner]

I don't know if these are common place in this forum, so excuse me if I am doing something out of the ordinary. I really like to get the first half down and look at everything so I can make an educated second half play, so if you see anything please post it and help "examine" the first half

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[Examiner]

Well the first thing I see is TB going to the no huddle right away, a bit odd but it challenges the defense to make changes early. One blitz picked up nicely but the Colts seem to be stopping the early attempts at a running game.

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[Examiner]

First possession for the Colts looked bleak with a halfway decent run for Williams but noticed the secondary was pressing in to get tackles on the running game and manning looked like he had happy feet (rare for him) in the early going.

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[Examiner]

Well the Colts were burnt by the big play and it was a miscue on defense for sure and I do not see it as a common thing that will happen again and again tonight. The Colts are sticking to thier guns trying to keep the offense mixed up with a dose of the running game to keep pressure off of Peyton and I don't think they are doing that bad of a job. If that keeps up play action could hurt as the secondary looks like they are jumping early...

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[5teamparlay]

THE tampa D looks VERY tough. ALL tampa may need is 7 tonight.

 

[usmcmp]

What an unreal play....

 

[Examiner]

When you see plays like those you have to wonder if it is just not the night for the colts....

Still think this one is far from over...

Post a second half line as soon as you get it...still plenty of time but the earlier the better

 

[Examiner]

Well with that TD the Over is in and it looks like I will sweep both plays in the first half with the over and the bucs but you have to wonder what kind of second half these teams will play. The colts will have to throw but will the Bucs still be agressive on the offensive side of the ball?

 

[5teamparlay]

"he is on the RHODES to nowhere"


it's allmost time to turn out the lights.

 

[Examiner]

This game actually reminds me of the NO/Indy game last Sunday when Indy looked like they could do no wrong in the first half and the saints were a small favorite in the 2nd half....

Would have to think Indy gets the small favorite here at halftime with line at 2 or 3 and O/U probably around 20...thoughts?

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[Examiner]

I got Colts +2.5 @ Oly no total yet

 

[yellowman]

If the O/U is 20 I will pound the under hard....more like 17.5 or so I'm guessing.

 

[Examiner]

This is what I have now..

Tampa Bay Buccaneers -3 +100 Total 17 +105
Indianapolis Colts +3 -120

 

[Examiner]

Taking TB in the second half, made the mistake of going against this theory before but I will not tonight. Taking a favorite at home that is covering the spread by twice the original number and now is the chalk is a good play in the second half. Also will add the over Colts will not settle for FG's just want TD's also still think the defense scores for the Bucs.

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[Examiner]

My line was in error at Colts -3 +100 so I layed off the side but did take the over..

Best of luck to all and have a good night, thanks for making a new guy feel welcomed

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