[FarmBoy]

By that point in the game, I think Reich would have a pretty good idea whether a tie would be enough, right?  No Sunday Night Football or Monday Night Football in Week 17, and the only AFC game in the late afternoon window is Chargers @ Broncos, which wouldn't affect playoff seeding.  So, someone upstairs should be able to tell him if punting (and locking up the tie) is enough or not to get into the playoffs. If he's in that spot, I think he plays it differently. A loss means you're out, a win means you're in, and a tie means you're probably in. It's not the same as an early-season game where you're still trying to set the tone of your locker room. You do what it takes to make the playoffs. 

Great point. I was only idly mentioning the decision to go for a win vs. tie, but I'm sure you're right that the Colts will consider all scenarios. Hopefully it's a non-issue and the Colts play well enough to rest the starters in the 2nd half... Has any NFL team gone from a 1-5 start to reaching the playoffs? 

I watched the NO vs CAR game last night. That was mostly pathetic to watch. Cam Newton does not look healthy and it makes it tough to run the offense when you know your QB, who relies on his athleticism more than probably any other QB to make the overall offense work, is clearly gimpy. Tough for McCaffrey to have his great year squandered.

In the history of the NFL, how many times has a player had 50 or more yards passing, receiving, and running the football in a single game?

[FarmBoy]

By that point in the game, I think Reich would have a pretty good idea whether a tie would be enough, right?  No Sunday Night Football or Monday Night Football in Week 17, and the only AFC game in the late afternoon window is Chargers @ Broncos, which wouldn't affect playoff seeding.  So, someone upstairs should be able to tell him if punting (and locking up the tie) is enough or not to get into the playoffs. If he's in that spot, I think he plays it differently. A loss means you're out, a win means you're in, and a tie means you're probably in. It's not the same as an early-season game where you're still trying to set the tone of your locker room. You do what it takes to make the playoffs. 

Great point. I was only idly mentioning the decision to go for a win vs. tie, but I'm sure you're right that the Colts will consider all scenarios. Hopefully it's a non-issue and the Colts play well enough to rest the starters in the 2nd half... Has any NFL team gone from a 1-5 start to reaching the playoffs? 

I watched the NO vs CAR game last night. That was mostly pathetic to watch. Cam Newton does not look healthy and it makes it tough to run the offense when you know your QB, who relies on his athleticism more than probably any other QB to make the overall offense work, is clearly gimpy. Tough for McCaffrey to have his great year squandered.

In the history of the NFL, how many times has a player had 50 or more yards passing, receiving, and running the football in a single game?