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That's right Rams fans, we are back with our tradition of checking out what opposing fans are saying about their upcoming game against our beloved team. We kick off the 2017 season with the Colts.
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Week One Colts vs. Rams Prediction Thread
http://forums.colts.com/topic/53510-week-one-colts-vs-rams-prediction-thread/
I want the Colts to win but I have a hard time thinking Tolzein will do much against that defense.
I'll say Rams win 21-17. I think it'll be an ugly game with not a whole lot of scoring.
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If the d can contain Gurley, I think we win. Low scoring game I'm guessing
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I think it will be low scoring, but if we can contain their run game I think we pull out a win. I wouldn't be surprised to see Brisset on a couple two minute drives. He did really well running up-tempo in NE.
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It's going to be awful. I think we score 1 Rushing TD and Vinny kicks a field goal.
17-10 Rams
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Colts fight valiantly but ultimately fall short. I'll go Rams 17-13.
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Rams 11 - Colts 3
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31-10, Rams, courtesy of multiple TOs.
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Hard to really predict this one... I guess I will be the cockeyed optimist and say Colts squeak one out 20 to 17.
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I think the Colts keep it close for 3ish quarters, but the Rams do a better job keeping the chains moving and extending drives, which will eventually lead to LA pulling ahead by way to much in the fourth quarter. I just don't see the Colts doing a good job keeping drives moving.
Rams win 27-10.
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Colts go into half time, trailing 42-0, Luck gets so mad, he knocks out Pagano, grabs a helmet runs out the field to start the third quarter. Then plays MLB on Defense cause he doesn't hold anything back, Colts tie the game with 11 seconds left in the 4th, they kick an onside kick, recover it, Luck throw a beautiful 44 yd TD as time expires to The Ghost, Colts win 48-42.
Hey a man can dream right?
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Colts - 3
Rams - More than 3
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I believe the Colt win the turnover battle and the game.
Colts 20 - Rams 10
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Colts 16 Rams 13
Marlon Mack rush TD + 3 Vinatieri FG
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20-3 Rams
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Week 1's suck honestly. We have zero reference on how good or bad we are.
I wouldn't be shocked with a 13-10 win or a 28-7 loss.
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With our inexperienced defense and the improvement Jared Goff made from last year, I can see the Rams putting up plenty of points.
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This game seems winnable on the surface, but the Rams defense is still strong without Aaron Donald, and Gurley is their strong offensive weapon which also is against our defensive weakness. I think Gurley scores two tds on us and Goff does just enough to keep us off the field along with the defense. Just don't see Tolzien working any magic this game. Gore or Mack gets us a td, but it's not enough and we lose 24-10.
We may win a game with Tolzien, but this one isn't it.
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It'll be an ugly game. The Rams O won't be able to get going. Their D will stop the Colts Offense. It comes down to whose offense can suck less.
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I honestly think the only QB or RB that will get going is Gurley, and they'll wear us out in the run game and break us down. It'll be an ugly game, but I expect something like what the Titans try and do to us in the run game, except we are in much worse shape this time.
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Rams in a Blowout.
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24-10 Rams
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Rams 45, Colts 0
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Rams 20, Colts 6
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Colts get 3 turnovers (one of which is returned for a TD by Wilson). One comes at the end of the game with John Simon smashing Goff into the dirt, the ball comes loose and Farley gets it to close out the game.
Colts win 20-13.
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Jared Goff hasnt gotten better he only really have 2 weapons watkins and gurley tbh
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You're not watching the preseason then. He has a lot of chemistry with Connor Kupp as well. Remember that name for week 1.
And when the Rams score on the first possession and everybody is surprised and blaming Pagano, remember this post.
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Colts win 3-2 on a last second field goal by AV.
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Slow their run game & make our run game work- Colts 17-14 .... then again Gurley runs over us like ants and Tolzien can't complete a pass more than 7 yards- Rams 31-10
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Rams 27 Colts 6.
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Colts 10 Rams 45.Three tolzien ints one of which is a pick six. Strip sack recovery for td by rams. Fumble recovery from Matt Jones
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Rams....23-6
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We're fixing to lose to a 30 year old coach.. who will immediately tweet #NFLhistorymade after the game.
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I'm guessing 21-10 Colts. TY is going to use this game to show that he's not reliant on Luck. I think he gets 120 rec with 2tds
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I love that because Tolzein is starting at QB so many people on here are predicting we get smashed by a Rams team who is not any better. Saying we will allow some obscene amount of points when there offense is no better. There D is pretty solid but we will still be able to move the ball. This forum has shown me the large sum of fair weather fans in Indy....and it is sad!
It will be an all-around slow offensive game with the FG becoming everything. IMO we win 12-10.
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Indy wins, but will have trouble keeping Gurley contained. The difference will be a Vinatieri field goal.
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Colts win 24-17.... I don't see the Colts losing this game, I see the defense keeping them in this game and the offense finally stepping up and scoring some points late in the second half.
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Rams 20-6.
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The Colts best player is out.
The Rams best player is out.
This is a toss up for me. I think I would pick Colts if Vontae was healthy. We should definitely be able to move the ball w/o that wrecking ball in the middle for the Rams. This may be drudge fest. Something like 12-9.
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I think our defense will score a TD against a struggling Rams offense. Todd Gurley will be contained in the first half, but will score at least twice during the game. Tolzien will suprise, throwing a TD and no interceptions. Frank Gore will rush for a TD in the first quarter, and another back(Mack, Turbin, or Matt Jones) will score at some point in the game.
Vinny misses a pat, but nails a 43 yarder.
Final:
Rams: 17
Colts: 30
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This is likely to be our worst game of the year. No Luck, No Kelly, No Vontae, No Geathers, and we have to go into enemy territory on the west coast with a bunch of backups... I'd like to be optimistic, and if the game were in Indy, I would be optimistic. But I think the Rams come out strong for their home opener and win 27-16.
Not the worst thing in the world. The Colts could probably use a good punch in the mouth to start the season, like Luck needs to get hit at the beginning of a game to get into "game-mode". Losing bad to an average Rams team should be a good wake-up-call.
Of course winning without Luck, Kelly, etc. would be a huge win for this team, and a wake-up-call for all the tankers that would rather have a high draft pick next year than go for glory this year. I would be thrilled with a 16-13 win over LA.
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Rams 24 - Colts 10
Pagano foolishly sticks with Tolzien who can't move the ball and turns it over at least 2 times but manages to get them into FG range once.
Because of turnovers and sheer number of 3 and outs the Rams are able to score 3 TD's and a FG.
AT the end of the game playing against a prevent defense Brissett goes into the game and leads a late drive for a TD. Too little too late.
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Colts win 16-10. While Indy's defense doesn't have Geathers or Davis out there, the defense will show improvement and get 1 or even 2 timely turnovers. The offense will see Moncrief and Hilton carry a bulk of the load while Mack gets some good runs. Hope I'm right.
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Ram 24 Colts 9. I'd be absolutely shocked if Tolzien won. I know the Rams aren't world beaters but there home and I think they are the superior team with Luck and Davis not playing. I'd absolutely love to be proven wrong.
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The last time these two teams met, the Rams blasted the Colts. For as long ago as that was, a lot of why that game went the way it did (who can run and stop the run- and Tavon Austin being fast..) hasn't changed as much as we'd expect.
I think the Colts can win a low scoring game, but I'd save my money on a bet..
My gut.
Rams 24
Colts 13
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no Aaron Donald= no pass rush smallish D weak vs run Gore/Mack could do some damage. I could write a book on Goff..total bust
doesn't feel pass rush, small hands, (fumbles, wounded ducks) bad decisions..in preseason game 3 basically benched after 2 series when he should of played 3 quarters.and starters basically didn't play in preseason so will be very rusty. Below avg cb's and safeties wo will be exposed if oline give wr's time. also Rams have slow cb's who will struggle vs speed
do a draft site and thought Hooker had to play in a simple defense best in a Seattle one deep zone. Not sure what you guys run. Rams traded for Watkins and Woods and drafted Kupp and McVay calls a good game as HC/OC. Gurley been a 18 game bust for the Rams and barely played in preseason and didn't show much when he did. .
IMO best coaches will win. more winnable then many of you think Run the ball and pressure Goff...he will turn the ball over and hope Mcvay doesn't get into a play calling rhythm..Kid is good.
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Week One Colts vs. Rams Prediction Thread
http://forums.colts.com/topic/53510-week-one-colts-vs-rams-prediction-thread/
I want the Colts to win but I have a hard time thinking Tolzein will do much against that defense.
I'll say Rams win 21-17. I think it'll be an ugly game with not a whole lot of scoring.
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If the d can contain Gurley, I think we win. Low scoring game I'm guessing
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I think it will be low scoring, but if we can contain their run game I think we pull out a win. I wouldn't be surprised to see Brisset on a couple two minute drives. He did really well running up-tempo in NE.
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It's going to be awful. I think we score 1 Rushing TD and Vinny kicks a field goal.
17-10 Rams
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Colts fight valiantly but ultimately fall short. I'll go Rams 17-13.
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Rams 11 - Colts 3
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31-10, Rams, courtesy of multiple TOs.
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Hard to really predict this one... I guess I will be the cockeyed optimist and say Colts squeak one out 20 to 17.
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I think the Colts keep it close for 3ish quarters, but the Rams do a better job keeping the chains moving and extending drives, which will eventually lead to LA pulling ahead by way to much in the fourth quarter. I just don't see the Colts doing a good job keeping drives moving.
Rams win 27-10.
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Colts go into half time, trailing 42-0, Luck gets so mad, he knocks out Pagano, grabs a helmet runs out the field to start the third quarter. Then plays MLB on Defense cause he doesn't hold anything back, Colts tie the game with 11 seconds left in the 4th, they kick an onside kick, recover it, Luck throw a beautiful 44 yd TD as time expires to The Ghost, Colts win 48-42.
Hey a man can dream right?
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Colts - 3
Rams - More than 3
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I believe the Colt win the turnover battle and the game.
Colts 20 - Rams 10
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Colts 16 Rams 13
Marlon Mack rush TD + 3 Vinatieri FG
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20-3 Rams
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Week 1's suck honestly. We have zero reference on how good or bad we are.
I wouldn't be shocked with a 13-10 win or a 28-7 loss.
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With our inexperienced defense and the improvement Jared Goff made from last year, I can see the Rams putting up plenty of points.
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This game seems winnable on the surface, but the Rams defense is still strong without Aaron Donald, and Gurley is their strong offensive weapon which also is against our defensive weakness. I think Gurley scores two tds on us and Goff does just enough to keep us off the field along with the defense. Just don't see Tolzien working any magic this game. Gore or Mack gets us a td, but it's not enough and we lose 24-10.
We may win a game with Tolzien, but this one isn't it.
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It'll be an ugly game. The Rams O won't be able to get going. Their D will stop the Colts Offense. It comes down to whose offense can suck less.
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I honestly think the only QB or RB that will get going is Gurley, and they'll wear us out in the run game and break us down. It'll be an ugly game, but I expect something like what the Titans try and do to us in the run game, except we are in much worse shape this time.
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Rams in a Blowout.
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24-10 Rams
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Rams 45, Colts 0
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Rams 20, Colts 6
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Colts get 3 turnovers (one of which is returned for a TD by Wilson). One comes at the end of the game with John Simon smashing Goff into the dirt, the ball comes loose and Farley gets it to close out the game.
Colts win 20-13.
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Jared Goff hasnt gotten better he only really have 2 weapons watkins and gurley tbh
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You're not watching the preseason then. He has a lot of chemistry with Connor Kupp as well. Remember that name for week 1.
And when the Rams score on the first possession and everybody is surprised and blaming Pagano, remember this post.
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Colts win 3-2 on a last second field goal by AV.
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Slow their run game & make our run game work- Colts 17-14 .... then again Gurley runs over us like ants and Tolzien can't complete a pass more than 7 yards- Rams 31-10
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Rams 27 Colts 6.
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Colts 10 Rams 45.Three tolzien ints one of which is a pick six. Strip sack recovery for td by rams. Fumble recovery from Matt Jones
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Rams....23-6
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We're fixing to lose to a 30 year old coach.. who will immediately tweet #NFLhistorymade after the game.
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I'm guessing 21-10 Colts. TY is going to use this game to show that he's not reliant on Luck. I think he gets 120 rec with 2tds
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I love that because Tolzein is starting at QB so many people on here are predicting we get smashed by a Rams team who is not any better. Saying we will allow some obscene amount of points when there offense is no better. There D is pretty solid but we will still be able to move the ball. This forum has shown me the large sum of fair weather fans in Indy....and it is sad!
It will be an all-around slow offensive game with the FG becoming everything. IMO we win 12-10.
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Indy wins, but will have trouble keeping Gurley contained. The difference will be a Vinatieri field goal.
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Colts win 24-17.... I don't see the Colts losing this game, I see the defense keeping them in this game and the offense finally stepping up and scoring some points late in the second half.
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Rams 20-6.
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The Colts best player is out.
The Rams best player is out.
This is a toss up for me. I think I would pick Colts if Vontae was healthy. We should definitely be able to move the ball w/o that wrecking ball in the middle for the Rams. This may be drudge fest. Something like 12-9.
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I think our defense will score a TD against a struggling Rams offense. Todd Gurley will be contained in the first half, but will score at least twice during the game. Tolzien will suprise, throwing a TD and no interceptions. Frank Gore will rush for a TD in the first quarter, and another back(Mack, Turbin, or Matt Jones) will score at some point in the game.
Vinny misses a pat, but nails a 43 yarder.
Final:
Rams: 17
Colts: 30
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This is likely to be our worst game of the year. No Luck, No Kelly, No Vontae, No Geathers, and we have to go into enemy territory on the west coast with a bunch of backups... I'd like to be optimistic, and if the game were in Indy, I would be optimistic. But I think the Rams come out strong for their home opener and win 27-16.
Not the worst thing in the world. The Colts could probably use a good punch in the mouth to start the season, like Luck needs to get hit at the beginning of a game to get into "game-mode". Losing bad to an average Rams team should be a good wake-up-call.
Of course winning without Luck, Kelly, etc. would be a huge win for this team, and a wake-up-call for all the tankers that would rather have a high draft pick next year than go for glory this year. I would be thrilled with a 16-13 win over LA.
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Rams 24 - Colts 10
Pagano foolishly sticks with Tolzien who can't move the ball and turns it over at least 2 times but manages to get them into FG range once.
Because of turnovers and sheer number of 3 and outs the Rams are able to score 3 TD's and a FG.
AT the end of the game playing against a prevent defense Brissett goes into the game and leads a late drive for a TD. Too little too late.
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Colts win 16-10. While Indy's defense doesn't have Geathers or Davis out there, the defense will show improvement and get 1 or even 2 timely turnovers. The offense will see Moncrief and Hilton carry a bulk of the load while Mack gets some good runs. Hope I'm right.
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Ram 24 Colts 9. I'd be absolutely shocked if Tolzien won. I know the Rams aren't world beaters but there home and I think they are the superior team with Luck and Davis not playing. I'd absolutely love to be proven wrong.
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The last time these two teams met, the Rams blasted the Colts. For as long ago as that was, a lot of why that game went the way it did (who can run and stop the run- and Tavon Austin being fast..) hasn't changed as much as we'd expect.
I think the Colts can win a low scoring game, but I'd save my money on a bet..
My gut.
Rams 24
Colts 13
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no Aaron Donald= no pass rush smallish D weak vs run Gore/Mack could do some damage. I could write a book on Goff..total bust
doesn't feel pass rush, small hands, (fumbles, wounded ducks) bad decisions..in preseason game 3 basically benched after 2 series when he should of played 3 quarters.and starters basically didn't play in preseason so will be very rusty. Below avg cb's and safeties wo will be exposed if oline give wr's time. also Rams have slow cb's who will struggle vs speed
do a draft site and thought Hooker had to play in a simple defense best in a Seattle one deep zone. Not sure what you guys run. Rams traded for Watkins and Woods and drafted Kupp and McVay calls a good game as HC/OC. Gurley been a 18 game bust for the Rams and barely played in preseason and didn't show much when he did. .
IMO best coaches will win. more winnable then many of you think Run the ball and pressure Goff...he will turn the ball over and hope Mcvay doesn't get into a play calling rhythm..Kid is good.
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