This thread is Live.........The AFC Title Game has commenced as of this thread's original point. Let's get right to it.
You'll know what the keys to the Game will be down the line if you don't know. So enjoy the thread, and this is the thread for both games until further notice.
And already, the Jets defense, like they were able to do in the first game against the Colts, are putting pressure on Manning early.
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Sanchez with a big throw and powerful run by Greene, and now a completion to Braylon Edwards. The Jets offense is rolling and rolling well right now.
But Jay Feely misses from distance, as the Jets waste a good drive down the field with a questionable play call on 2nd down. The game is still scoreless, as Feely misses a 44 yard field goal........In the past week's, Kaeding and Graham missed to benefit the Jets. Now Feely misses to benefit the Colts.
But once again, the jets defense dominates a one-dimensional Colts offense.......Field position is massive in every game, but in this one, it could be the MAJOR Difference to who goes to Miami.
And the Colts offense is getting it going. Pierre Garcon with two big plays to drive the Colts down the field.
Garcon has been playing with a heavy heart, as one of the number of players in the league who is Haitian-American. He has relatives in Haiti, and form reports, they survived the earthquake.
The Jets stop the Colts form getting a touchdown here, as Matt Stover will attempt an easy field goal at the start of the 2nd quarter
At the end of one, no score in the AFC Title Game
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Stover is true from a chip shot, as the Colts take a 3-0 lead.
And there it is.........Sanchez to Edwards to 80 yards for the score. 7,3, and the crowd is quiet. YES Indeed!
Talk about disaster of a coverage from Jacob Lacey, who got caught looking in the backfield, and the defensive playcalling.
That wouldn't have happen with Marlon Jackson in the game, but nevertheless, the Colts are trying to respond here with reply right back. The 12 men on the field for the Jets has helped the Colts clearly here.
And Joseph Abdai, showing his quality as a back, gets another first down.
Manning to Collie for a 1st &Goal here.
And now, 4th & Goal. . Matt Stover with the second FG, as questionable play calling on that third down and great defense by the Jets........7-6NYJ.
And Brad Smith with the trick play to Cotchery..........1st & Goal for the Jets right now.
Mark Sanchez to his favorite talent Dustin Keller for a touchdown..............Sanchez with another big throw, it's 14-6 Jets
Sanchez has done everything so far that makes the Jets truly elite. If he plays like this, the Jets are heading to Miami. He raises an already dangerous Jets team to an imperious force.
Team of destiny? It appears so, as Jim Leonard with a big turnover here, as the Jets are in a position where it is truly unfathomable moment......stunning indeed.
Feely is true this time from 48 yards, as the Jets take a 17-6 lead and leave Lucas Oil Stadium in full silence.
The Colts offense has moved the ball, but the pressure is on now. The defense has not made the big stops, as the Jets offense has been absolutely terrific so far. And that starts with Mark Sanchez, who has been the player of this game.
Paramount for the Colts to get something before the half, and Collie with a big catch down the field off a pinpoint pass by Manning.
And in just a snap of a second, Austin Collide from Peyton Manning to put the Colts back in it. 80 yard drive in perfection, as the Colts now makes the score 17-13 Jets now. Manning at his best.
And this looks to be the action in the first half............Mark Sanchez has been truly outstanding in the first half, as he has been the difference in this game. The Jets 17, the Colts 13.
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Third quarter -Jets with the ball
And again, Sanchez leading the team down the field here again, but a key 3rd down coming here, and Jay Feely will try the 52 yarder here.
And it's a terrible miss.......I question whether that was the right decision from there, and it didn't work.
Manning having his way now........1st and Goal;. And there is the touchdown to Gracon, as Lowery is beating by Gracon on a great throw by Manning.......20-17 Colts back on top.
The Jets makes a big defensive play to force the Colts to punt for the first time, but now, they are penned deep in their own territory.
Manning to Clark for the score, it's 27-17 Colts now, as the Jets are in serious trouble here.
Manning has had a field day, especially since the late second quarter, and has been masterful.
The Colts are well on their way now, as Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie has been the difference today. They have won the all important matchups between them and the Jets duo of Sheppard and Lowery.
Stover with the Field goal, as the Colts take a 30-17 lead with 2:29 left, and time running fast on the Jets magical playoff run.
And there it is.....the Colts have shut out the Jets here in the second half, as Sanchez throws high, and it leads to a defelection for his first interception of the day.
2:05 left, as the Colts get ready to go to Miami again, just like they did 3 years ago.