Are You Afraid of Perfection?

As of this writing, the Indianapolis Colts are 13-0. They are 3 wins away from the perfect regular season, on the cusp of besting the regular season mark of 14-0 by the 1972 Miami Dolphins.

Radio shows are buzzing with opinions about whether or not the Colts will reach this accomplishment, and even whether or not they should. Since the Holy Grail in the NFL is a Super Bowl Championship, not a perfect season, there are many who feel a perfect season would put the Colts at a disadvantage going into the playoffs, citing the intense pressure to win 3 more games to finish the season 19-0. Many feel a loss would allow the Colts to