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Originally Posted by King TE  Nice match up. I agree with everything except the running game, simply because you can't add that one stats. the Bears offense thrives on running the ball. The Colts offense, with passing. Which means the Bears rush average will be lower than the Colts, because the opposing defenses would play a run defense more, and pass defense for the Colts. If you watched many of the Colts game, there running game this year hasn't really been solid enough to carry themselves on. |
I agree with this. Addai/Rhodes have a huge advantage when you consider that 90% of a team's defensive gameplan is to stop the Colts' passing attack. On the flip side, Jones/Benson line up behind... well, Rex Grossman. I'd take the Bears duo right now, especially the way Thomas Jones has been running this postseason.
The only other two places I might disagree with you, Tom, are on the defensive line. You can't overlook that Bears rookie DE Mark Anderson, who had something like 12 or 13 sacks this year (please correct me if I'm wrong). Now, I'm not even saying that means I like the Bears' ends more than Mathis/Freeney, but you have to consider Anderson's numbers, too.
Also, your analysis of defensive tackles is deceptive, especially when you base it on run defense, because the Bears are without Tommie Harris, who's probably the second-best player on that defense. Boone and Williams are okay players, but the interior of that line took a massive hit when Harris went out.
Otherwise, really solid job, thanks for the read.