Let Down Game?

After a huge win against the New England Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts will travel to their original city to face the Baltimore Ravens. At 5-4 the Ravens are trying to stay in the hunt for a playoff birth, but with the Bengals and Steelers ahead of them the Ravens are facing an uphill struggle. On the other hand, the Colts have all but secured a playoff birth, and more than likely and AFC South division title. However, as good as this season has gone for the Colts this season, Sunday’s game may be more difficult then people are expecting. 

Traveling to Baltimore to face a team that is in desperate need of a win, would be a difficult task in itself. Pair that with the fact that the Colts are coming off of their biggest win of the season, and you have the makings for an upset. Although the Ravens have always been known for the dominant defense, this season they have received quality play from Joe Flacco and the offense. When the Colts and Ravens matchup against one another the headline is usually, “Ravens defense against Colts offense.” This season I expect the Ravens offense to play a much bigger role in the outcome of this game. Ray Rice and Joe Flacco have injected this offense with a shot of youth and talent and have managed to put up 30 plus points in five games this season. On Sunday the Colts defense will have to perform better than they did against the Patriots or this game will turn into another shootout. 

There is no question that Peyton Manning and this high potent offense can put points on the board. However, if the Colts come out stagnant and flat against a good Ravens defense and an improved Ravens offense, then the Colts may find themselves in an early hole that they cannot dig themselves out of. Jim Caldwell has done a good job this year of keeping his players focused on each game, regardless of the opponent, and on Sunday he will need to make sure that his team does not come out with a hangover from last Sunday’s game.