Colts will be a beast again in '09
As a longtime football fan and admirer of the NFL, I've become pretty used to estimating how well a team will fare in the upcoming year. Making a prediction for the 2009 Indianapolis Colts couldn't be any easier -- they will return to becoming the toast of the AFC. And it doesn't matter if New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady makes a triumphant return, either.
No charges against Colts' Harrison
Philadelphia district attorney Lynne Abraham announced Tuesday that no criminal charges will be filed at this time against Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison, stemming from a shooting incident back in April.
Recap: San Diego vs. Indianapolis
Darren Sproles filled in for an injured LaDainian Tomlinson and carried the Chargers to a dramatic overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, as his 22-yard touchdown scamper in the extra session gave San Diego a 23-17 decision in an entertaining AFC Wild Card matchup.
Colts LB Brackett ruled out for playoff tilt with San Diego
Indianapolis Colts linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett has been ruled out for Saturday night's wild card playoff tilt with the San Diego Chargers due to a lingering right leg injury.
Manning selected as NFL MVP for a third time
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has been selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player, as voted by the Associated Press.
NFL Matchup - Indianapolis at San Diego
Records: Indianapolis Colts (12-4) at San Diego Chargers (8-8) Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 Kickoff: 8 p.m. (et) Site: Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) -- San Diego, California Surface: Grass Home Record: Indianapolis 6-2; San Diego 5-3 Away Record: Indianapolis 6-2; San Diego 3-5 Conference Record: Television: NBC Announcers: Al Michaels, John Madden and Andrea Kremer All-Time Series: San Diego (15-10 -- Tied, 1-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 23, 2008 (Indianapolis, 23-20 at San Diego) Series Streak: San Diego has won three of the last four meetings.
Recap: Indianapolis vs. Tennessee
Adam Vinatieri accounted for 11 points with three field goals and two extra points as the Indianapolis Colts blanked the Tennessee Titans, 23-0, in the regular-season finale.
NFL Matchup - Tennessee at Indianapolis
Records: Tennessee Titans (13-2) at Indianapolis Colts (11-4) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Lucas Oil Stadium (63,000) -- Indianapolis, Indiana Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Tennessee 7-1; Indianapolis 5-2 Away Record: Tennessee 6-1; Indianapolis 6-2 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots All-Time Series: Indianapolis (15-13 -- Tennessee, 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 27, 2008 (Tennessee, 31-21 at Tennessee) Series Streak: Tennessee has won three of the last four meetings.
Recap: Jacksonville vs. Indianapolis
Keiwan Ratliff returned an interception 35 yards for the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter, and Peyton Manning misfired on just five passes all night, as the Colts rallied to win their eighth straight game and clinch a playoff spot with a 31-24 win over Jacksonville.
Harrison out against Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison will not play in Thursday night's game against Jacksonville due to a hamstring injury.
NFL Matchup - Indianapolis at Jacksonville
Records: Indianapolis Colts (10-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9) Date: Thursday, December 18th Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. (et) Site: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (67,164) -- Jacksonville, Florida Surface: Grass Home Record: Indianapolis 5-2; Jacksonville 2-5 Away Record: Indianapolis 5-2; Jacksonville 3-4 Conference Record: Television: NFL Network Announcers: Bob Papa, Cris Collinsworth and Deion Sanders All-Time Series: Indianapolis (11-4) Last Meeting: September 21, 2008 (Jacksonville, 23-21 at Indianapolis) Series Streak: Indianapolis has won five of the last seven meetings.
Recap: Indianapolis vs. Detroit
Dominic Rhodes scored the second of his two touchdowns to snap a fourth-quarter tie, as the Indianapolis Colts downed Detroit, 31-21, and kept the Lions on their march toward infamy.
Colts' Addai, Sanders inactive against Lions
Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai and safety Bob Sanders were inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Colts RB Addai questionable for Lions game
Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the winless Detroit Lions with a shoulder injury.
NFL Matchup - Detroit at Indianapolis
Records: Detroit Lions (0-13) at Indianapolis Colts (9-4) Date: Sunday, December 14th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Lucas Oil Stadium (63,000) -- Indianapolis, Indiana Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Detroit 0-7; Indianapolis 4-2 Away Record: Detroit 0-6; Indianapolis 5-2 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Thom Brennaman and Brian Billick All-Time Series: Indianapolis (19-18-2) Last Meeting: November 25, 2004 (Indianapolis, 41-9 at Detroit) Series Streak: Indianapolis has won the last two meetings.
Recap: Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati
Peyton Manning threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 35-3 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts S Sanders active vs. Bengals
Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders was active for the team's game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Colts LB Brackett, DT Dawson out Sunday vs. Bengals
Indianapolis Colts linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett, and defensive tackle Keyunta Dawson will miss Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jones, Freeney, Carpenter capture AFC monthly honors
New York Jets running back Thomas Jones, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney and Miami Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter have been selected as the AFC's top players for the month of November.
Colts LB Brackett sidelined with leg injury
Indianapolis Colts linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett will miss at least a couple of weeks with a fibula injury to his right leg, head coach Tony Dungy said Wednesday.
Slaton, Mathis, Leggett earn AFC weekly honors
Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis and Kansas City special teamer Maurice Leggett have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 13 of the NFL season.
NFL Matchup - Cincinnati at Indianapolis
Records: Cincinnati Bengals (1-10-1) at Indianapolis Colts (8-4) Date: Sunday, December 7th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Lucas Oil Stadium (63,000) -- Indianapolis, Indiana Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Cincinnati 1-4-1; Indianapolis 3-2 Away Record: Cincinnati 0-6; Indianapolis 5-2 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots All-Time Series: Indianapolis (15-8 -- 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: December 18, 2006 (Indianapolis, 34-16 at Indianapolis) Series Streak: Indianapolis has won the last five meetings.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Indianapolis
Robert Mathis' 37-yard fumble return with 9:55 remaining in the fourth quarter lifted the Indianapolis Colts to a 10-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
NFL Matchup - Indianapolis at Cleveland
Records: Indianapolis Colts (7-4) at Cleveland Browns (4-7) Date: Sunday, November 30th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Cleveland Browns Stadium (73,300) -- Cleveland, Ohio Surface: Grass Home Record: Indianapolis 3-2; Cleveland 1-5 Away Record: Indianapolis 4-2; Cleveland 3-2 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Dick Enberg and Randy Cross All-Time Series: Cleveland (15-13 -- Tied, 2-2 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 25, 2005 (Indianapolis, 13-6 at Indianapolis) Series Streak: Indianapolis has won six of the last seven meetings.
Colts' Lilja to remain sidelined
Indianapolis Colts guard Ryan Lilja will remain sidelined because of a knee injury that kept him on the physically unable to perform list for the first 11 games of the year.
