INDIANAPOLIS REMAINS "UNDEFEATED"

~PEYTON MANNING IS THIS ERAS BEST QUARTERBACK & THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT IT~YOU MIGHT MAKE A VALID ARGUMENT THAT MIKE VICK OR TOM BRADY MAY BE SECOND, BUT #18 STANDS ALONE IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF...AND THATS MY MADDLION OPPINION ON THAT SUBJECT 4 SHO!

Home sweet home

The Colts wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs Sunday, beating the rival Jacksonville Jaguars 26-18 to become the fourth team in NFL history to start 13-0. "Going 16-0 would be great, but it's not the most important thing," coach Tony Dungy said. "I like history. I appreciate it. But I just think it's best to not look too far ahead." Indianapolis had control of the contest much of the way as Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes to Marvin Harrison and Mike Vanderjagt kicked four field goals, but Jacksonville scored two touchdowns in the final 4:08 to give the Colts a late scare. Manning threw for 324 yards and was sacked a season-high three times, while Harrison caught six passes for a season-best 137 yards.

Having Home Field Advantage Thru-out the "PLAYOFFS" almost guarantees the Colts a M/F Superbowl Victory...Im so glad too, because Tony Dungy can break so many NFL records. 1st Black Supreme Head Coach 2 go Undefeated & win the whole cake! I think its his just deserts too, because they shafted the brotha' when he was in Tampa Bay anyway...Good Luck Colts! Im rootin' 4 ya (Even though Im a Raider Fan) I also like the Seattle Seahawks as my NFC team. The Minnesota Vikings are attempting a resurgence with the loss of Moss & Culpepper, but We Will See***

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 6, 2005) -- Tony Dungy treats the mounting questions like he's a politician.
Everyone wants to know how the Indianapolis Colts cope with the pressure of staying perfect one more week. Dungy usually responds with a tactful touch.
But there is one question that makes the Colts' coach groan: Will he continue playing starters if the Colts clinch the AFC South title, a first-round bye and home-field advantage this weekend?
"I don't think too far ahead, but I do everything I can to win," he said with a chuckle. "If we're fortunate enough to win, I'll do what I do every week. I'll ask for some wisdom from the Lord and pray that they don't get hurt."
Playing it safe might be the only remaining obstacle between the Colts and a perfect season.
At 12-0, they've already secured a playoff spot. A win at Jacksonville on Dec. 11 would give them the division title, a first-round bye and home-field advantage for the playoffs -- making their game in Seattle on Dec. 24 their final one on the road.
So far the Colts have been fortunate. With a month left in the regular season, the only significant injuries have been to their safeties, though two of their top three seem to be healthy each week.
With two-time MVP Peyton Manning, two-time rushing champ Edgerrin James and record-setting receiver Marvin Harrison again playing at Pro Bowl levels and others like receiver Reggie Wayne and tight ends Dallas Clark and Bryan Fletcher continuing to emerge, the Colts offense seems virtually unstoppable. They lead the NFL in scoring and are averaging more than 35 points over the past nine games.
The defense has been impressive, too. The Colts have allowed the second-fewest points in the NFL (162) and lead the league in sacks (39).
But as well as they have played, those who know the league best understand the Colts must stay injury-free to make a Super Bowl run.
"If they continue to stay healthy, with what they do on offense and with the speed they have on defense, they're going to have a chance," Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said after his team lost 35-3 in Indianapolis on Dec. 4.
What's Dungy to do?
If tries to go for the perfect record and a player like Manning or defensive end Dwight Freeney gets hurt, he'll forever be second-guessed. But the same thing could happen if he decides against a chance at an undefeated season -- a mark held by the 1972 Miami Dolphins.
It's a tough call, especially since Manning, James, Harrison and Wayne recoil at the thought of missing practice time -- let alone sitting out games.
"Those guys want to play, and they want to play all the time," Dungy said. "We don't let them vote, but we will take into consideration how they feel."


Harrison tops 12,000 yards receiving

NFL.com wire reports
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 4, 2005) -- The Indianapolis Colts triplets again were setting milestones at a frantic pace against the Titans.
Marvin Harrison became the 12th receiver in league history to top 12,000 yards receiving in the first quarter against Jacksonville. He did it on the Colts' opening drive, catching a 36-yard pass to top the mark and then catching a 10-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to extend the duo's NFL record to 92 touchdowns.
In the third quarter, Manning and Edgerrin James got their own accomplishments.
On the opening drive, James became the second-fastest player in NFL history to top 9,000 yards rushing. His 8-yard carry with 11:29 left gave him 9,003 yards in 93 games. The only player to do it quicker was Eric Dickerson, who accomplished the feat in 82 games.
Manning completed the drive with a 27-yard TD pass to Reggie Wayne. That gave Manning 25 touchdown passes this year, extending his NFL record to eight consecutive seasons with 25 or more.
Harrison now has 10 TD receptions this season and is the only player in the league to reach double-digit touchdown receptions each of the past seven years.
Jacksonville's Jimmy Smith also entered the day needing 51 yards to reach the 12,000-yard mark. It would be the first time in NFL history two receivers topped 12,000 yards on the same day.


MARVIN HARRISON HAS TOPPED RANDY MOSS & ECLIPSED TERRELL OWNENS IN HIS QUEST 2 B THE BEST...AND I MUST GIVE THE BROTHA' MADD DAP ON THAT YO!!!