People are getting way too carried away and reading way too much into the gameplan (and maybe even Foster's play) on Sunday. For several years now, the Colts defense have been fairly susceptible to a solid running game. Throw in their prolific offense and it only makes sense to try and run the ball a lot. There are two benefits: (1) keeps their offense off the field and chews the clock and (2) their defense is built to play with a lead and has a hard time stopping it. This game plan was no surprise and I don't think it's any indication of what we can expect going forward.
Just to give an example. The only other time we beat the Colts, you know what Ron Dayne's numbers were? 32 carries for 153 yards and 2 TDs. However, Ron Dayne was not the answer at RB and that game did not mark the turning point where we suddenly became a team who runs the ball 40 times a game. Now, I'm not trying to minimize Foster's day or say he's not the back of the future. I think he very well may be. Just trying to offer a little perspective.
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