*** Official Steelers vs Colts Thread ***

[IndyGuy]

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Actually four, and I'm thinking that wasn't such a good thing.


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Very true.

The last time the Colts had a bye in the postseason was after the 1999 season, when they went 13-3 and looked amazingly better than their 3-13 1998 team. They rested during the bye and came out very flat against a pumped up Titans team the game after the Music City Miricle.

Ever since that game, I've been convinced that the bye week is almost more of a hinderance than a help. Especially for teams that thrive on timing and momentum like the Colts.

Shutting the team down after 13-0 (even if it wasn't totally for SD; but some players sat) was probably a mistake. But the media would've skewered Dungy if someone got hurt vs. SD, SEA, or ARI. Damned if you do; damned if you don't.