As this game draws closer, the matchup between the Colts and the Jets becomes more intriguing. Obviously plenty of people are picking the Colts, figuring the Jets cinderella season is ready to strike midnight. A good chunk of those people probably want to see the Jets lose. Rex Ryan and company might have worn out their welcome, but it’s not gonna be easy to kick them out of the party.

The Jets play the kind of football that seems to give the Colts the most problems. They play physical on defense and force their will on the quarterback. And their offense plays ball control, not making very many mistakes which could keep Manning with his arms crossed shaking his head on the sidelines. This game won’t be as easy as some may think for the Colts.

The Jets seem to hang around like a bad cough. They keep games close and capitalize when the other team gets frustrated and makes a mistake. Both the Bengals and the Chargers had leads on the Jets, but they failed to put them away when given the opportunities.

The Colts will have their opportunities on Sunday. The key for them will be to take advantage when they arise. If the Colts can get up on the Jets by a couple of touchdowns they’ll win, the Jets won’t have any kind of chance if they have to start throwing and playing catch up. But if the Colts don’t make something of the opportunities and let the Jets hang around into the fourth quarter, their season may come to an abrupt end and people are going to have to stomach Rex Ryan for at least another two weeks.

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