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Colts Rally Late, Edge Vikings 18-15

If you watched Sunday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, then you probably noticed like I did that it sure looked like the Vikings’ running attack and their defense was going to send the Colts away 0-2; but as I am sure you have heard more than once, appearances can be deceiving. [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 14 2008



Bears Ruin Colts’ Stadium Grand Opening 29-13

The Chicago Bears on Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts looked like the Bears of old, but with some differences; the combination of an opportunistic defense and a potent running attack that controlled the clock sealed the deal as Chicago handily defeated Indianapolis 29-13 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Colts had issues with timing - highly [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 08 2008



Reserves Steal The Show, Bengals Dominate Colts 27-7

The game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday was a game where the starters for both teams were rested; the end result showed that observation as the Bengals’ effective game management, along with a stout defense, sealed the deal as the Bengals defeated the Colts 27-7 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Colts had issues all [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 29 2008



Turnovers, Time Management Help Bills Dominate Colts 20-7

The Indianapolis Colts, as they welcomed their opponent the Buffalo Bills to their new home, Lucas Oil Stadium, played like a shell of what they typically are around this time of the preseason.  Turnovers doomed the Colts from the onset, not to mention that Buffalo held Indianapolis to only 9 first downs - the end result [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 25 2008



Sorgi Outplays Ryan, Colts Clip Falcons 16-9

Saturday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons was a game of attrition as only one touchdown was scored; however, Colts quarterback Jim Sorgi led two sustained drives, leading the Colts to the 16-9 win in Atlanta.
The only touchdown that occurred was an interception of a Matt Ryan pass by Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden, [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 17 2008



Peppers Shines, Panthers Edge Colts In OT 23-20

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is rounding out to the form that made him one of the more feared DE’s in the National Football League; Peppers had a sack and recovered a fumble and John Kasay kicked a 46 yard field goal in overtime, leading the Panthers to a narrow 23-20 victory over the [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 10 2008



Preseason Starts for Colts with 30-16 Loss to Redskins

Capping off a tremendous Hall of Fame Weekend, the Colts and Redskins entertained the fans at Fawcett Stadium on Sunday night to a little taste of preseason football, with the Skins outslugging the Colts 30-16.  The story of the back and forth contest was the play of the four Skins QB’s, who are all learning [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2008



Despite Absence Of LT, Chargers Upset Colts 28-24 to Go to AFC Championship Game

         
The Indianapolis Colts’ quest for a repeat trip to the Super Bowl game in Glendale, AZ apparently wasn’t in the cards Sunday; despite the Chargers’ loss of running back LaDanian Tomlinson and quarterback Philip Rivers to knee injuries, their defense picked it up a notch and reserve QB Billy Volek would guide the Chargers [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jan 13 2008



Titans Trip Colts 16-10 To Earn Final AFC Playoff Berth

Chris Brown scored a touchdown and Rob Bironas booted three field goals to boost the Titans into the playoffs with a 16-10 win over the Colts at the RCA Dome.  Kerry Collins replaced injured quarterback Vince Young and led three field goal drives for Tennessee, which won its final three games to finish 10-and-6 and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 31 2007



Manning’s 3 Touchdown Passes Help Colts Crush Texans 38-15

          
Indianapolis Colts learned from a previous mistake not to rest their starters too early.  to wit, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning played a hair over 3 quarters, while running back Joseph Addai played sporadically.  But despite that, the Colts once again do what they do best - execute flawlessly and use the clock to their [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Dec 23 2007