Will the Colts rest their starters now?

Question

I notice everyone asking about the Pats who have locked up the Number 1 seed, the Colts have locked up the number 2 seed will they rest their starters for the last 2 weeks?

Answer 1

The starters might see some playing time

Answer 2

I would suspect that they will. Due to the mass of injuries, there is no reason to think that they will play more than 1-2 series. However, there is not much on the bench left to play. I would think that Manning, Addai, Wayne, Clark, and Sanders won't play more than the first quarter. Especially if they score quick. The rest of the team (except offensive line), will probably remain on the field through the 3rd quarter. If it is a fantasy question, I would put my money on Kenton Keith and Anthony Gonzales this week. Even though Sorgi won't do much passing, Gonzales needs some more gametime prior to the playoffs.

Answer 3

NO....they cant afford to lose going into the post season. What they will do however is rest their starters in the 4th q if they score 17 or more points over the other team.

Answer 4

Pats will play their starters, because they have a chance of going undefeated. The Colts probably will, because they have nothing to gain.

Answer 5

Dungy will play them for 1 half the next week and for 1 drive the last game. It's what he usually does.

So Bellichick is likely do the same thing.

The last 2 games are irrelevant for both teams.

Answer 6

No, they did it a few years ago and it hurt them in the first round of playoff. They'll want to stay "sharp" and "focused". Too bad it won't help them though - too many injuries.

Answer 7

no way they will play all starters***