Pats – Colts game really that big
by oiler on Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 at 07:48am
Say what you want about how you feel about the pregame hype, but this week’s Pats – Colts game really is deserving a lot of attention.
Football Outsiders’ week 8 DVOA rankings are out, and they have both the Colts and the Pats at the top of a list of best total DVOA after 8 weeks – not just this season, but ever.
Both teams rank higher than the 99 Rams, the 96 Packers, 06 Bears, 98 Broncos, 01 Rams, blah blah blah. And the Pats aren’t just a little better, they are pulling in a 70.6% overall DVOA – a ridiculous number that is 13 points higher than #2, this year’s Colts.
The swamp is already kicking the game around. Early returns should indicate trouble for Indy if Marlin Jackson can’t play.
UPDATE: Anyone with NFL Network can watch the replay of last year’s AFC Championship game tonight at 8pm eastern. Bring your candy corn.