Although we are currently middle of the pack in sacks, my gut tells me in order for us to be 3-2 after Tampa, we will somehow have to generate more pressure on the QB.

 

I think that is more viable a proposition against the Colts than the Patriots for a couple of reasons.

 

First, I think the Patriots clearly have the better offensive line between them and Indy.  Even Pagano is grumbling about the bad state of the Colts' OL.  last year, we managed to get a lot of early pressure against the Colts.  We just couldn't do anything offensively last year.  If we can duplicate what we did in Indy last year defensively, but get some offense going, we can beat them.

 

Secondly, Brady gets rid of the ball more quickly than Luck, who is more apt to rely on his athleticism than Brady.

 

I think if we can pressure Luck and avoid turnovers, we can beat Indy.

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