This might be as good a chance to get that first win of 2011 as the Indianapolis Colts might get in this second quarter of the NFL season. The Colts (0-4) welcome the similarly struggling Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) to Lucas Oil Stadium at 1 p.m. today in search of a victory that has eluded them thus far this season. There are several reasons why Indy can come out on top in … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Eye First Win against Kansas City Chiefs
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Pittsburgh Steelers Banged up in Front 7: Harrison, Smith Injured
The sprained left foot of QB Ben Roethlisberger might be the least of the 2-2 Pittsburgh Steelers' injury problems this week. Coach Mike Tomlin told the media this week that he expects his quarterback to play on Sunday when the embattled AFC champions host the 3-1 Tennessee Titans. Outside Linebacker James Harrison requires surgery to repair a fractured orbital bone near his … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Steelers Banged up in Front 7: Harrison, Smith Injured
Curtis Painter Gets His Shot with Indianapolis Colts against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last Thursday I called for and expected Curtis Painter to be the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback for tonight's prime-time affair with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) at Raymond James Stadium. He indeed will get such an opportunity. With previous starter Kerry Collins still experiencing concussion-like symptoms, Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Friday that Painter, a … [Read more...] about Curtis Painter Gets His Shot with Indianapolis Colts against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers
The Indianapolis Colts indeed fell to 0-3 Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium as many predicted they would. I'm sure few people, however, predicted that a loss that dropped the Colts to 0-3 would feel so good. The Colts put forth a stellar effort on the field and pushed the Pittsburgh Steelers to the brink in a 23-20 loss. Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham kicked a 38-yard … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers
Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh
After two bad losses to open the 2011 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are close to confirming everyone's worst fears about the team without Peyton Manning. Tonight's prime-time matchup with the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium can either establish one and for all that the Colts can't contend without their four-time MVP starting … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh
Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
I would start getting used to seeing Kerry Collins under center for the Indianapolis Colts this season. Colts owner Jim Irsay all but said that would be the case on Twitter this morning. Irsay, a regular on Twitter, wrote the following message on his account: "NFL Season opens 2nite!We had a good practice yesterday and r guys r fired up 4 the season.#18's out for … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC North
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, I will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the AFC North gets some time under the microscope. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC North