2. We’ve got some seriously contrasting coaches. The Colts’ Jim Caldwell is low-key, stoic and is never in danger of saying anything remotely controversial. The Jets’ Rex Ryan is a laugh-a-minute, bombastic and will say anything. Neither of them will play Saturday night, but between now and then you can expect to hear a whole lot comparing and contrasting. Caldwell has a steady quarterback who’s used to beating blitzes in Peyton Manning, and Ryan has a defense that brings extra people as often as anyone. How that sorts out could tell the story of the game.
3. The Colts ranked 20th in run defense and tied for 29th in average per carry. The diversified Jets have the ability to pass, but they’ll take whatever a defense will give them. The Colts are forgiving on the ground. They went into Week 17 allowing an average of 132 yards a game and 4.7 yards a carry. Playing indoors and on artificial turf could be a boon for Tomlinson, whose production has flagged as the season wore on. The longtime San Diego star hasn’t played indoors or in a warm environment since Week 9 at Detroit.
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