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Week 4


  

Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts
Game Preview & Fantasy | Results & Schedule | Offense Stats | Defense Stats | Weather | History

Game Preview
Mike Krueger

Predicted Score: Colts 30, Broncos 20

Denver: The Broncos have been living dangerously on their way to an 2-0 start but their skiddish play finally caught up with them last week as they got it handed to 'em by the Jaguars 23-14 at home, giving up186 yards rushing in the process. Meanwhile Travis Henry came back to earth rushing for only 35 yards against the Jekyll and Hyde Jacksonville defense. Speaking of defense the Colts defense appears to be much improved and should give the Broncos fits all day. This game won't be as close as the score indicates with Denver likely tacking on a late garbage-time score. QB Jay Cutler is complaining of a sore ankle but did practice this week and is expected to play.

  • Start: RB Travis Henry, WR Javon Walker
  • Consider: QB Jay Cutler, WR Brandon Marshall, WR Brandon Stokley, TE Daniel Graham, K Jason Elam
  • Sit: TE Tony Scheffler

Indianapolis: The Colts continue to be one of the best teams in the league and appear to be well rounded with playmakers on both sides of the ball. Their offense can shift gears focusing on Manning or Addai when the situation calls. Addai may see a heavy load this week, as the Broncos are weak against the run. Here's a little self-analysis from Denver DB Champ Bailey - "We haven't stopped the run all year. So I know they're going to do that." Yeah, I agree Champ. Look for Manning to pick on Dre Bly and post modest numbers but Addai's gets the call this week grinding out the game in the fourth quarter. The Colts have won 21 of their last 22 games at home.

  • Start: QB Peyton Manning, RB Joseph Addai, WR Marvin Harrison, WR Reggie Wayne, K Adam Vinatieri, TE Dallas Clark
  • Consider: Colts D/ST
  • Sit: WR Anthony Gonzalez




Krueger's Rankings/Projections 
Denver Broncos
Rank Player Projections
QB 7 Jay Cutler Probable: Ankle Pass: 275, 2 Rush: 0, 0
RB 16 Travis Henry Rush: 75, 0 Rec: 2-15, 0
RB 41 Selvin Young Rush: 15, 0 Rec: 1-5, 0
WR 10 Javon Walker Questionable: Knee Rec: 8-105, 1
WR 29 Brandon Marshall Rec: 6-70, 0
WR 60 Brandon Stokley Rec: 3-35, 0
TE 21 Daniel Graham Rec: 1-15, 0
 
Indianapolis Colts
Rank Player Projections
QB 2 Peyton Manning Pass: 275, 2 Rush: 0, 0
RB 1 Joseph Addai Rush: 90, 1 Rec: 2-15, 0
WR 2 Reggie Wayne Rec: 9-115, 1
WR 7 Marvin Harrison Rec: 5-70, 0
WR 68 Anthony Gonzalez Rec: 2-25, 0
TE 9 Dallas Clark Questionable: Quadriceps Rec: 4-45, 0

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Past Results and Remaining Schedule
Denver Broncos
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2007-09-09 BUF A W 15-14 +1
2 2007-09-16 OAK H W 23-20 +3
3 2007-09-23 JAC H L 14-23 -9
4 2007-09-30 IND A L 20-38 -18
5 2007-10-07 SD H    
6   Bye      
7 2007-10-21 PIT H    
8 2007-10-29 GB H    
9 2007-11-04 DET A    
10 2007-11-11 KC A    
11 2007-11-19 TEN H    
12 2007-11-25 CHI A    
13 2007-12-02 OAK A    
14 2007-12-09 KC H    
15 2007-12-13 HOU A    
16 2007-12-24 SD A    
17 2007-12-30 MIN H    
Indianapolis Colts
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2007-09-06 NO H W 41-10 +31
2 2007-09-16 TEN A W 22-20 +2
3 2007-09-23 HOU A W 30-24 +6
4 2007-09-30 DEN H W 38-20 +18
5 2007-10-07 TB H    
6   Bye      
7 2007-10-22 JAC A    
8 2007-10-28 CAR A    
9 2007-11-04 NE H    
10 2007-11-11 SD A    
11 2007-11-18 KC H    
12 2007-11-22 ATL A    
13 2007-12-02 JAC H    
14 2007-12-09 BAL A    
15 2007-12-16 OAK A    
16 2007-12-23 HOU H    
17 2007-12-30 TEN H    

Offense Stats Comparison
  DEN
 Offense 
IND
 Offense 
NFL
 Average 
Points for 17.3 31.0 21.4
Rushing yards 133.0 112.3 111.8
Rushing yards per attempt 4.53 4.21 4.06
Completion % 65.3% 65.3% 62.4%
Passing yards 259.0 286.0 218.3
Passing yards per completion 12.53 13.00 10.83
Passing yards per attempt 8.18 8.50 6.76
Interceptions 1.3 0.3 1.0
Fumbles lost 0.7 0.3 0.9
Sacked 1.3 1.0 2.2
Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game through Weeks 1 to 3 of the 2007 season with no adjustment. Once more weeks are played, these stats will tabulate the last 6 weeks results and deduct the best and worst value from the data set.

Defense Stats Comparison
  DEN
 Defense 
IND
 Defense 
NFL
 Average 
Points against 19.0 18.0 21.4
Rushing yards 166.0 95.7 111.8
Rushing yards per attempt 4.61 3.73 4.06
Completion % 62.1% 71.3% 62.4%
Passing yards 88.3 191.0 218.3
Passing yards per completion 7.36 7.96 10.83
Passing yards per attempt 4.57 5.67 6.76
INT return 1.3 1.3 1.0
Fumble recoveries 0.7 1.0 0.9
Sacks 3.0 2.3 2.2
 

Weather
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Team vs. Team History
Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts
 Season   Week   Date   Vis   Home   Score   Winner 
2001 17 2002-01-06 DEN IND 10-29 IND
2002 12 2002-11-24 IND DEN 23-20 IND
2003 16 2003-12-21 DEN IND 31-17 DEN
2004 17 2005-01-02 IND DEN 14-33 DEN
2004 WC 2005-01-09 DEN IND 24-49 IND
2006 8 2006-10-29 IND DEN 34-31 IND
Note: Only playoff games from the 2004 and 2005 seasons are included in the team vs. team history. Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database.




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