The Indianapolis Colts won't go 0-16. We know that much. The Colts' 27-13 victory against division rival Tennessee on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium -- Indy's first win of the 2011 season -- prevented the franchise from going down in NFL history with the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the 2008 Detroit Lions, the only two teams to ever finish a season without a win. But beyond … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Avoid Winless Season, Won’t Play Peyton Manning
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Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
The previous weekend was a rather turbulent one for the Indianapolis Colts. It was capped, of course, with another loss, this one a 31-7 drubbing at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Depending on one's perspective, however, the loss might have been a blessing, as the Miami Dolphins, who until Sunday were the NFL's only other winless team, beat the Kansas City Chiefs … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
Spreading the Blame for the Indianapolis Colts’ 0-8 Start
The Indianapolis Colts are winless for half a season. Sunday's 27-10 loss at Tennessee dropped the Colts to 0-8, a record they've not seen since 1997, and the final score has left Indy outscored 89-17 over their last four halves of play. Everyone figured the Colts would struggle without quarterback Peyton Manning, but who thought it would be THIS bad? One thing is for … [Read more...] about Spreading the Blame for the Indianapolis Colts’ 0-8 Start
Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans
It was the question widely asked before the season and during it thus far: "Could the Colts be THAT bad without Peyton Manning?" They sure were Sunday night. Indianapolis never even competed against the New Olreans Saints, suffering a 62-7 wallop at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The team that handed the Colts (0-7) perhaps their most forgettable postseason defeat also … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans
Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints Meet for First Time Since Super Bowl XLIV
What was the best day in New Orleans Saints franchise history was the worst day for many Indianapolis Colts fans. With Super Bowl XLIV, which the Saints won 31-17 after recovering an onside kick at the beginning of the second half and then returning a Peyton Manning interception for a touchdown, now far in the rear-view mirror, these two teams meet again, albeit with much … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints Meet for First Time Since Super Bowl XLIV
Indianapolis Colts Get Banged Up, Fall to 0-4
This one hurt. In more ways than one. Not only did the Indianapolis Colts fall to 0-4 with their 24-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, the team also incurred injuries to several difference-making players -- one such injury among the ugliest the sport has seen. The Colts were competitive, but they still have a long way to go in terms of closing … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Get Banged Up, Fall to 0-4
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
It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
Curtis Painter has been the subject of much opinion during his tenure as the backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts -- most of those opinions negative. He's not a NFL-caliber QB. Anyone would be better than that no-talent waste of a draft pick. Are these opinions really the case? Is this thinking based on his play in meaningful games (his total is one, last … [Read more...] about It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
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