The 8-4 Denver Broncos and 12-0 Indianapolis Colts are preparing for quite a game this Sunday, but it might behoove the Colts to think twice before pursuing 13-0. The New York Times’ Fifth Down Blog points out that putting the Broncos two games back in the AFC West race wouldn’t be doing Indy any favors […]

Injury Report for the Week 14 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 13, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S David Bruton Thigh DNP LP LP Questionable S Josh Barrett Shoulder FP FP FP Probable S Brian Dawkins Ankle FP FP FP Probable QB Kyle Orton […]

Denver isn’t likely to get a lot of sacks Sunday seeing as how Manning is the hardest QB to take down.  Doom says it’s all about making the QB uncomfortable in the pocket.  [CS Gazette] The Colts are playing with the burden of staying perfect.  [Denver Post] It’s not just Manning, the entire Colts squad […]

Thursday Injury Report for the Week 14 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 13, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S David Bruton Thigh DNP LP S Josh Barrett Shoulder FP FP S Brian Dawkins Ankle FP FP QB Kyle Orton Ankle FP FP DNP – […]

It has been suggested that the success of the Indianapolis Colts begins and ends with quarterback Peyton Manning. That doesn’t quite do the other 52 players on the team justice. The Colts, winners of 21 straight regular season games, are a complete football team. “I said the other day it’s the best complimentary football team […]

Oxtails?  That makes Doom even more awesome somehow.  A spotlight on the league leading sack master.  [USA Today] Knowshon Moreno’s fumbling is a byproduct of running too hard in certain situations.  It’s not just him, star RB Adrian Peterson is guilty of it as well.  [Pro Football Weekly] Spencer Larsen has been the difference in […]

Wednesday Injury Report for the Week 14 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 13, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S David Bruton Thigh DNP S Josh Barrett Shoulder FP S Brian Dawkins Ankle FP QB Kyle Orton Ankle FP DNP – Did Not Participate; LP […]

Record: 12-0 Streak: Won 21 Series vs. Denver: Broncos, 11-6 Last time: Colts, 38-20, 2007 The Line: Colts by 7 Who’s hot: You mean besides everyone? The Colts are 12-0, and the whole team is playing well. But we’ll roll with the obvious: QB Peyton Manning. Manning is having a supreme year even by his […]

The Broncos would like to play spoiler to Indy’s record breaking season.  [Sports Illustrated] Why the Broncos are built to upset the undefeated Indianapolis Colts.  [Broncos Zone] Just how do you beat Peyton Manning?  Running the ball with time of possession doesn’t work, blitzing doesn’t work.  What does work?  [Denver Post] Sounds like McDaniels knew […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to change, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch, and Movie to watch this week. 1. New Orleans Saints (11-0) The Saints put the […]