I have it between two special teams players Brad Smith and Steve Weatherford. Brad Smith could have a VERY big game against the Colts fairly poor special teams. Also, Steve Weatherford has an NFL record 42 punts dropped inside the 20 this year and if we back up Peyton Manning they may be forced to run it to get breathing room. Thats where Jason Taylor comes in :wink: Whose yours?
x-factor. easy... Offense: D'Brick, Turner, Woody. That's your ball game right there. Defense: E. Smith, D. Lowery, Pool.
O-Running game, a healthy LT and Shonn Greene can make the difference in this game. D- Calvin Pace, probably the X-factor for the entire postseason. Been quiet this season, need him to step it up and put some pressure on Manning.
Brad smith offensively and special teams Defensively Drew Coleman/whoever's playing nickel and Eric smith/lowery on Tame
Shonn Greene, he needs to get a bulk of the carries today. Losing him in the 2nd half of the Afc title game really hurt. I think a heavy dose of Greene, little bit of Lt, maybe even a few carries for McKnight. Jets should be able to run on the Colts
Don't think he will play a major role (other than special teams), but I have a feeling that at some point in this game the Jets are going to try and sneak McKnight into the game at RB and them have him motion out (Drawing LB coverage) and run a deep route. Don't know if it will work, but Rex keeps talking over and over again about his receiving ability...
Jesus, anyone who watches the Colts enough has to know it comes down to Freeney and Mathis. It comes down to D'Brick and the Turner/Woody combo. Plain and simple, we hang at least 30 on Indy if we can neutralize these beasts. With a starting corner probably out and Session probably out...no pass rush, no problem, especially in a Dome for Sanchez.