The Tantalizing Ten: Jets Edition
Each week, we will take a look at 10 players that will have a big impact in the game. Who are the "Tantalizing Ten" when the Colts have their home debut versus the Jets on Monday Night Football debut in Week Two?
Mathis practiced this week, continuing the progression towards returning to the field. The last time Mathis played in an NFL game was the 2014 Divisional Round loss to the New England Patriots. Do we see Mathis return to the field on Monday night, likely in a limited role (if he plays)?
Arguably the game's premier cornerback will line up across from the Colts on Monday night. Darrelle Revis returned to New York in the offseason after he was a critical component to the Patriots' Super Bowl last season. The health of T.Y. Hilton will likely play into the role for Revis on Monday.
Andrew Luck admitted after the Buffalo game that there were a couple of opportunities he missed to spring Gore in the passing game. Getting Gore established in the run department is a key heading into Week Two. The task will be difficult, however, with a Jets defense that is stout up the middle.
Monday Night Football will welcome Andrew Luck to its stage this week. Luck will encounter another defense that prides itself on an attacking nature. The Jets forced a league-high five turnovers in Week One. Is Luck going to have to operate without T.Y. Hilton this week?
What a performance from Vontae Davis in Week One. It shouldn't go unnoticed that Davis held Sammy Watkins to zero catches in three targets. The shadow role Davis employed in Week One was a successful experiment. How frequently the Colts use it going forward will be interesting to observe. Does it happen again this week versus Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall?
When the Jets were on the clock at No. 6 overall during the 2015 NFL Draft, Leonard Williams was just too good to pass up. The Jets selected Williams, adding him to an incredibly talented defensive line room. Williams' presence will be particularly key early in the season with Pro Bowl interior lineman Sheldon Richardson suspended for the first four games of 2015.
Dorsett has been a frequent addition in fantasy leagues this week due to the uncertainty around Hilton's playing status for Monday. If Hilton can't go, the Colts are definitely going to need a productive outing from Dorsett. The Colts first-round draft pick is looking to make up for his muffed punts last week in Buffalo.
For the second straight week, Holmes and the Colts offensive line will see one of the league's top defensive lines. In particular, the Jets interior is known for their disruption. Communication between Holmes and the rest of the Colts offensive line should be easier this week playing in front of the home fans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Two of the bright spots from Sunday's regular season opener included the play of Kendall Langford and Henry Anderson. Both had their fair share of stops and played a significant amount of snaps in Week One, compared to most 3-4 linemen. The Jets had the second most carries of any team in the NFL last week, so Langford should expect to have another action-packed outing trying to stop the run.
When Brandon Marshall was traded from Chicago in the offseason, he drew quite a few headlines. Marshall had a solid debut for the Jets with six catches for 62 yards and a touchdown in their 31-10 win over the Browns Week One. Last time Marshall was inside of Lucas Oil Stadium, he set an NFL-single game record with 21 receptions (2009 contest with Denver).
