2007 Indianapolis Colts season
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The 2007
Indianapolis Colts
season
was the 55th season for the team in the National Football League
and 24th in Indianapolis. The 2007 Indianapolis Colts improved upon their 12–4 record from 2006
as well as winning their 5th straight AFC South Championship. They finished the season 13–3 and lost to the San Diego Chargers in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Colts remained under the supervision of Head Coach Tony Dungy
and played all of their home games in the RCA Dome
in Indianapolis, Indiana
. 2007 was the Colts' final season in the RCA Dome, as they began playing home games in Lucas Oil Stadium
in 2008
. In early January 2007 the Colts were the early co-favorites to win Super Bowl XLII
, along with the San Diego Chargers.
. They selected Anthony Gonzalez
out of Ohio State
. The 2007 NFL Draft was held on April 28 and April 29, 2007 in New York City
, New York
.
With their championship title to defend, the Colts began the season in the annual Thursday night kickoff game
against the visiting New Orleans Saints
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis began their year with Super Bowl MVP QB Peyton Manning
completing a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin Harrison
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Saints would get their only touchdown of the game with former Colts DB Jason David
returning a fumble 55 yards, while kicker Olindo Mare
would get a 34-yard field goal. Indianapolis ended the first half with kicker Adam Vinatieri
kicking a 33-yard field goal. In the second half, the Colts took control for the rest of the game. During the third quarter, RB Joseph Addai
got a 2-yard TD run, while Manning hooked up with WR Reggie Wayne
on a 28-yard touchdown pass. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis sealed the victory with Vinatieri getting a 33-yard field goal, Manning & Wayne hooking up with each other again on a 45-yard TD pass, and DB Matt Giordano
returning an interception 83 yards for a touchdown.
With the win, the Colts began their season at 1–0.
Scoring Summary
Following their second-half blowout win over the Saints, the Colts flew to LP Field
for an AFC South duel with the Tennessee Titans
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis drew first blood with RB Joseph Addai
getting an 8-yard TD run. The Titans would respond with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 30-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Colts increased their lead with QB Peyton Manning
completing a 22-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
. Tennessee would answer with Bironas getting a 36-yard field goal. Indianapolis closed out the half with kicker Adam Vinatieri
getting a 22-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Indianapolis kept pounding away as Vinatieri kicked a 39-yard field goal. The Titans replied with RB LenDale White
getting a 3-yard TD run. Vinatieri helped the Colts respond with a 20-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee nearly pulled off a comeback, as QB Vince Young
completed a 1-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
, however, Indianapolis held off the Titans long enough to pull out a win.
With the win, the Colts improved to 2–0.
Scoring Summary TEN - Rob Bironas
30-yard field, 1:07. Colts 6-3. Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 2:08.
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Following their fierce divisional road win over the Titans, the Colts flew to Reliant Stadium
for an AFC South duel with the Houston Texans
(who were the last team Indianapolis lost to en route to their Super Bowl championship). In the first quarter, the Colts trailed early as Houston WR Jerome Mathis
returned a kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown. QB Peyton Manning
completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
. In the second quarter, the Texans would retake the lead with kicker Kris Brown
getting a 33-yard. RB Joseph Addai
helped Indianapolis get back ahead with an amazing 4-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Colts pulled away as kicker Adam Vinatieri
got a 36-yard field goal, Addai got a 8-yard TD run, and Vinatieri kicked a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Houston tried to catch up with RB Samkon Gado
getting a 1-yard TD run, while Indianapolis got its final score of the game with a Vinatieri kicking a 35-yard field goal. The Texans would get close with QB Matt Schaub
completing a 1-yard TD pass to RB Vonta Leach
. The Colts held on to get the victory.
With the win, Indianapolis improved to 3-0.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their divisional road win over the Texans, the Colts went home for an intraconference duel with the Denver Broncos
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early with Broncos kicker Jason Elam
getting a 35-yard field goal, while QB Jay Cutler
7-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall
. In the second quarter, the Colts would respond with RB Joseph Addai
getting a 14-yard field goal. Denver tried to increase its lead with Elam kicking a 22-yard field goal. Indianapolis would take the lead with QB Peyton Manning
completing a 9-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
.
In the third quarter, the Colts began to dominate with Manning getting a 1-yard TD run. He would also hook up with Clark again on a 3-yard TD pass. The Broncos' only response was Cutler's 2-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis managed to put the game away with Manning's 5-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
, along with kicker Adam Vinatieri
nailing a 22-yard field goal.
With the win, the Colts improved to 4–0.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their home win over the Broncos, the Colts stayed at home for an interconference game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. Indianapolis would enter into this game without WR Marvin Harrison
and RB Joseph Addai
, due to injuries from their last game.
In the first quarter, the Colts got the first strike with QB Peyton Manning
completing a 10-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Indianapolis increased its lead with rookie RB Kenton Keith
getting a 1-yard TD run (with a blocked PAT). The Buccaneers would get their only score of the half with QB Jeff Garcia
completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Alex Smith
.
In the third quarter, the Colts continued its usual domination with Keith getting a 7-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay would get its last score of the game with Garcia and Smith hooking up with each other again on another 3-yard TD pass. Afterwards, Indianapolis sealed the win kicker Adam Vinatieri
nailing a 35-yard field goal.
With the win, the Colts entered their bye week at 5-0.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their bye week, the Colts flew to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for an AFC South duel on Monday Night Football with the Jacksonville Jaguars
, with first place within the division on the line. In the first quarter, Indianapolis drew first blood with RB Kenton Keith
getting a 3-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Colts increased its lead with QB Peyton Manning
getting a 1-yard TD run, along with kicker Adam Vinatieri
getting a 36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Jaguars would get its only score of the game as RB Maurice Jones-Drew
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Indianapolis responded with DE Dwight Freeney
sacking QB Quinn Gray
in the endzone for a safety. In the fourth quarter, the Colts wrapped up another win with Vinatieri nailing a 20-yard field goal and Manning completing a 35-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
.
With the win, not only did Indianapolis improve to 6-0, but they became the third team in NFL history ('29-'31 Packers & '99-'01 Rams) to begin three consecutive seasons at 6-0.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their Monday Night road win over the Jaguars, the Colts traveled to Bank of America Stadium
for a Week 8 interconference duel with the Carolina Panthers
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early as the Panthers capped off an 11 minute and 1 second opening drive with RB DeShaun Foster
getting a 3-yard TD run. The Colts would respond with kicker Adam Vinatieri
nailing a 20-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Indianapolis took the lead with RB Joseph Addai
getting a 2-yard TD run for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Colts continued its beatdown with QB Peyton Manning
completing a 4-yard TD pass to Addai, and a 59-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
. With those TD passes, Manning managed to surpass Johnny Unitas
for the most touchdown passes in franchise history with 288. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis wrapped up the victory with Addai getting a 12-yard TD run.
With the win, the Colts improved to 7-0, heading into their undefeated battle with the 8-0 New England Patriots
. Also with their win, Indianapolis tied an NFL record for consecutive 7-0 starts with three-straight seasons.
Scoring Summary
The unbeaten Colts played the undefeated Patriots in Week 9 in a heavily-hyped game, dubbed "Super Bowl XLI½" by Chris Berman. Colt kicker and former Patriot Adam Vinateri gave the Colts an early lead with a 21-yard field goal. However, Randy Moss
would help give the Patriots their first lead of the game on a four yard touchdown reception, his twelfth of the season, tying a Patriots record. After Vinateri kicked another field goal to make it a 7-6 game, the Colts would regain the lead just before the half when Joseph Addai
caught a "dump-off" pass by Peyton Manning
and took it 73 yards into the endzone, giving the Colts a 13-7 lead.
Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski
provided all the third quarter scoring off a 34-yard field goal to cut the Colts lead to 13-10. In the 4th quarter, Manning ran in a play from the Patriot one-yard line to give the Colts a 20-10 lead. However, the Patriots came right back and, with the aid of a 33-yard reception from Donte' Stallworth
, the Pats got their first touchdown of the half off a 4-yard catch by Wes Welker
. Forcing a punt by the Colts, Kevin Faulk
then gave the Patriots a 24-20 lead off a 13-yard reception to give the Patriots their first lead of the half. The Patriots then stopped a drive by the Colts when Peyton Manning was hit by Jarvis Green
and fumbled the ball into the hands of Rosevelt Colvin
with just under three minutes to go. On third and ten with no timeouts left for the Colts, the Patriots ended any hope for Indianapolis when Welker made a big 12-yard catch to give the Patriots a first down. The Patriots were able to kneel the ball after that to finish off the Colts and the Colts fell to 7-1, losing their first game of the season.
The game was costly in other ways, as some seven starters were knocked out, including Dallas Clark
.
Scoring Summary
The San Diego Chargers
got out to a fast start from Darren Sproles
' 89-yard opening kickoff return for a touchdown. After a later field goal, Sproles would follow up with a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. He became only the second player in NFL history, and first since 1958, to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the opening quarter. San Diego failed on the subsequent two-point conversion to lead 16-0. With 8:47 left in the second quarter, LaDainian Tomlinson
rushed for a four yard touchdown to give the Chargers a 23-0 advantage. Peyton Manning
would lead the Colts down the field and capped the drive with a 8 yard TD pass to receiver Reggie Wayne. Later, in the fourth quarter, Manning threw a 7 yard score to running back Kenton Keith
. Twenty-five seconds later, linebacker Gary Brackett
recovered a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown. The Colts attempted a rush for the two-point conversion to tie the game 23-23, but were held short. With a 23-21 lead, the Colts got the ball back with only a few minutes left in the game. They marched down the field into San Diego territory. On fourth down with 1:31 remaining, Adam Vinatieri
was put in for a 29 yard field goal try. Vinatieri, despite being known for his clutch kicks and having over a 95% success rate in field goals under 30 yards, missed wide to the right. Vinatieri missed an earlier 42 yard try at the end of the half, going 0-2 in the game. It was the first time since 2001 Vinatieri was 0-2 kicking field goals. The Colts would get the ball back, but Manning would seal a Chargers win by throwing an interception with no time remaining. Manning struggled in the game, throwing a career-high 6 interceptions. The mark is also a Colts franchise record. Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie
had three interceptions in the game, becoming one of only 11 Chargers to have three picks in a single game. The Colts were heavily injured on both sides of the ball. Receivers Marvin Harrison
and Anthony Gonzalez
, left tackle Tony Ugoh
, and tight end Dallas Clark
missed the game. In perhaps the biggest blow to the Colts, Dwight Freeney
injured his left foot and was carted off the field. Three days later, it was confirmed that Freeney had suffered a season-ending Lisfranc fracture
. By the end of the game, a total of nine Colts on their 53-man roster either did not play due to injury or were injured in the game. The Colts dropped to 7-2, remaining in first place in the AFC South
division. Meanwhile, the Chargers moved to 5-4 and clear first in the AFC West
.
Scoring Summary
Facing second year quarterback Brodie Croyle
, the Colts struggled in the game's first quarter, as Adam Vinatieri
continued a slump of missed field goal tries with a miss from 49 yards out. The Chiefs also struggled on field goal tries with two misses in the first half before finally connecting for a 3-0 lead. The Colts tied the game late in the first half on a 27-yarder from Vinatieri, then pounced to a 10-3 third quarter lead. The Chiefs tied the game at 10-10 when the Colts orchestrated a time-consuming fourth quarter drive before the winning field goal by Vinatieri in the game's final seconds.
The win put the Colts at 8–2 and still in command of the AFC South.
Scoring Summary
Coming off of their home win against Kansas City, from just 4 days previous, the Colts traveled to Atlanta for a Thanksgiving
game against Falcons
. Colts rookie wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez
returned to the lineup from an injury and he proved to be very beneficial for the Colts, he finished with 105 yards on 6 catches. The Falcons jumped out to an early 10-0 lead with a Morten Andersen
field goal and touchdown pass to Roddy White
. However, the Colts would respond with a touchdown pass of their own to Reggie Wayne
cutting the Atlanta lead to only three early in the second quarter. They would then take the lead on a touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Clark
. They would add another touchdown before the half and took a 21-13 lead into halftime. In the second half the Colts would cruise to victory by adding a Joseph Addai
rushing touchdown and Adam Vinatieri
field goal to make the final score 31-13.
With the victory the Colts moved to 9-2 and still in command of the AFC South. The Colts will have 11 days off until next week's big divisional showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars
with 1st place in the division on the line. The Colts are 13-1 in their history against the Falcons.
Wayne (5 receptions for 66 yards and 1 TD) was given NFL Network
's inaugural Pudding Pie Award for his efforts.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their Thanksgiving road win over the Falcons, the Colts went home for a Week 13 AFC South rematch with the Jacksonville Jaguars
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis scored first with QB Peyton Manning
completing a 5-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
, along with a 48-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
. In the second quarter, the Jaguars got on the board with RB Maurice Jones-Drew
getting a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Colts replied with Manning and Clark hooking up with each other again on a 14-yard TD pass.
In the third quarter, Jacksonville tried to come back as QB David Garrard
completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Mercedes Lewis for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Jaguars drew closer as kicker Josh Scobee
nailed a 47-yard field goal. However, the Colts responded with Manning completing a 1-yard TD pass to RB Luke Lawton
. Afterwards, Jacksonville tried to come back as Garrard completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Dennis Northcutt
(along with getting the 2-point conversion run). Indianapolis' defense managed to seal the deal.
With their season-sweep over the Jaguars, the Colts improved to 10–2.
During the game, the Colts gave Garrard his first interception of the year, courtesy of Safety Antoine Bethea
.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their season-sweep over the Jaguars, the Colts flew to M&T Bank Stadium
for a Week 14 Sunday Night duel with the Baltimore Ravens
, in the rematch of last year's AFC Divisional duel. In the first quarter, Indianapolis got onto the scoreboard first with QB Peyton Manning
completing a 34-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
, while RB Joseph Addai
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Manning and Addai hooked up with each other on a 19-yard TD pass, while rookie CB Michael Coe
blocked a punt, causing it go through the back of Baltimore's end zone for a safety. In the second quarter, the Colts continued their domination with Addai getting an 11-yard TD run. The Ravens would immediately respond as WR Yamon Figurs
returned a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown, yet Indianapolis would continued its run with Manning completing a 57-yard TD pass to rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez
.
In the third quarter, the Colts would put the game away with Manning hooking with Gonzalez again on a 40-yard TD pass for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore tried a feeble comeback as QB Kyle Boller
completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Devard Darling
, while QB Troy Smith
got a 6-yard TD run.
With the win, not only did Indianapolis improve to 11–2, but they also clinched their 6th-straight playoff berth.
Peyton Manning even had a record night. He became the 5th player in NFL history to throw 300 career TD passes. At game's end, he ended up with 302 touchdown passes, surpassing John Elway
for 4th place on the All-Time TD passes list.
Scoring Summary
Coming off their dominating Sunday night road win over the Ravens, the Colts flew to McAfee Coliseum
for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Oakland Raiders
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis jumped out to an early 10-0 lead with kicker Adam Vinatieri
managing to get a 22-yard field goal, while CB T.J. Rushing returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Raiders got on the board with QB Josh McCown
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Ronald Curry
for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Colts went back to work as Vinatieri nailed a 19-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Oakland took the lead with RB Justin Fargas
getting a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, Indianapolis sealed the win as QB Peyton Manning
completed a 20-yard TD pass to rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez
.
With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 12-2, but they also clinched their 5th-straight AFC South title and became the first team in NFL history to win 12 or more games in 5 consecutive seasons. Also the Colts secured the No. 2 seed for the NFL playoffs in January.
Scoring Summary
The Colts offense produced a season high 458 yards and tied for second-most first downs in a game in franchise history with 33 with their 38-15 win over Houston. Also the Colts defense forced 3 turnovers on the day, all on interceptions by Bob Sanders
, Matt Giordano
, and Melvin Bullitt
. The Texans jumped out early to a 7 nothing lead when Sage Rosenfels connected with Kevin Walter from 17 yards out. The Colts however would respond with 38 unanswered points including two touchdowns to Dallas Clark. The second TD to Clark gave Manning 30 on the season, the fourth time in his career he has had a 30+ TD season. in addition to Manning's achievement Clark set single-season franchise records for receptions with 57 and touchdown receptions with 11 by a Colts tight end, set by Baltimore Colt Hall-of-Famer John Mackey
.
Not only did Indianapolis improve to 13-2 with the win but they have now won 10 straight home games against division opponents. The Colts will face the Tennessee Titans
in the week 17 season finale on NBC Sunday Night Football
.
Scoring Summary
With nothing left to play for the Colts played host to the Tennessee Titans in the regular season finale. This was the last regular season game for the Colts in the RCA Dome. The Titans needed a win to qualify for the playoffs. The Colts starters only played 3 series and produced 3 points before the back ups came in. The Titans would strike first when Chris Brown would go in for 8 yard touchdown run. Adam Vinatieri then hit a 37 yard field goal early in the second quarter. That would be the last score of the half as the Titans led 7-3 at the break. With 9:09 left in the third quarter backup quarterback Jim Sorgi
throw a 3 yard touchdown pass to Craphonso Thorpe to give the Colts a 10-7 lead. Rob Bironas would then nail 3 consecutive field goals and the Titans defense would shut the Colts out to give Tennessee a 16-10 victory. With the win the Titans made the playoffs and knocked Cleveland
out of contention.
With the loss, the Colts closed out the regular season at 13-3, breaking their 6-game winning streak.
Scoring Summary
Despite the loss of starting quarterback Philip Rivers
and running back LaDanian Tomlinson (the NFL's leading rusher during the season), San Diego still managed to defeat the defending Super Bowl champion Colts, forcing them to turn the ball over on downs twice in San Diego territory in the final minutes of the game.
The Colts started out the game strong, driving 76 yards and scoring with Peyton Manning
's 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Clark
. Then defensive back Kelvin Hayden
intercepted a pass from Rivers on the Colts 24-yard line and the Colts moved the ball to the San Diego 40-yard line. However, Indianapolis receiver Marvin Harrison
, playing in his first game back from an injury in nearly 3 months, fumbled the ball while being tackled by Antonio Cromartie
, and defensive back Marlon McCree
recovered it. Following the turnover, San Diego drove 78 yards and tied the game with Rivers' 14-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson
. Manning responded by completing 3 passes for 42 yards on a 44-yard drive that ended with an Adam Vinatieri
field goal to give the Colts a 10–7 lead. Both teams blew scoring opportunities on their next drives. First the Chargers drove to the Indianapolis 31-yard line, only to have Nate Kaeding
miss a 48-yard field goal. Then the Colts advanced to the Chargers 35-yard line, but on their last play of the half, Manning's pass was intercepted by Cromartie. Cromartie's 89-yard touchdown return was called back by a holding penalty, but he managed to prevent the Colts from scoring and it remained 10–7 at halftime.
The Chargers took the second half kickoff and quickly took the lead with a 30-yard touchdown catch from Chris Chambers
. Once again the Colts drove into Chargers territory, moving the ball all the way to the San Diego 4-yard line. But on third down and 3, Manning's pass was intercepted by Eric Weddle
. However, the Chargers could only move the ball to their own 6-yard line and T. J. Rushing
returned their punt 12-yards to midfield. This time the Colts drove 50 yards and scored with Manning's 9-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne
. Wayne was initially ruled out of bounds at the 7, but a Colts challenge showed he remained in bounds on the way to the touchdown, and the Colts took the lead, 17–14. On the Chargers ensuing drive, Rivers threw a 22-yard completion to Chambers and followed it up with a 56-yard pass to running back Darren Sproles
, a special teams returner who was brought in on offense as an extra receiver.
With 10:50 left in the fourth quarter, Indianapolis retook the lead with Manning's 55-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Gonzalez
, who caught the ball along the left sideline and narrowly managed to keep his feet in bounds en route to a score, which was upheld after a Chargers challenge. But San Diego, now led by second-string quarterback Billy Volek
, drove 78 yards in 8 plays and scored with Volek's 1-yard touchdown run, giving them a 28-24 lead with 4:50 left in regulation. Manning led the Colts down the field, moving the ball 70 yards and converting a 4th down and 5 with a 16-yard completion to Clark. But he threw three consecutive incompletions from the Chargers 7-yard line, turning the ball over on downs. Indianapolis' defense managed to force a punt, but the Colts turned the ball over on downs again with 53 seconds left and San Diego ran out the rest of the clock.
It was the Colts' third consecutive loss to the Chargers and Peyton Manning
's seventh loss in fourteen postseason games. The Colts also fell to 0-4 in playoff games played in years where they had a first round bye.
Scoring Summary
. Three of them were selected as starters, WR Reggie Wayne, C Jeff Saturday, and S Bob Sanders. Three other Colts were named to the reserve team; QB Peyton Manning, RB Joseph Addai, and S Antoine Bethea. This will be Peyton Manning's eighth straight Pro Bowl trip and Joseph Addai's first. On January 25, 2008 Steelers
safety Troy Polamalu decided to skip the Pro Bowl and Colts safety Antoine Bethea was selected to replace Polamalu. The 2008 Pro Bowl will be played February 10, 2008 in Honolulu
, Hawaii
at Aloha Stadium
.
All three of the Colts that were selected to start the Pro Bowl were either selected as first or second team All-Pro. Both Jeff Saturday and Bob Sanders were named to the first team while Reggie Wayne was named to the second team.
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Mike LabinjoMike LabinjoMike Labinjo aka "Binjo" is a former professional Canadian football defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.-Early life:Labinjo was born in Toronto and attended St. Michael's College School... - DT Montae ReagorMontae ReagorWilliam Montae Reagor is a former American football defensive tackle who played for nine seasons in the National Football League. After playing college football at Texas Tech, he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
- DBDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Dexter ReidDexter ReidDexter Devon Reid Jr. is an American football safety. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft after playing his college football at the University of North Carolina... - WRWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Brandon StokleyBrandon StokleyBrandon Stokley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... - DEDefensive endDefensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Jonathan WelshJonathan Welsh (football player)Jonathan Welsh is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. From 2005 to 2007, he played for the Indianapolis Colts. He attended University of Wisconsin–Madison, and was drafted in the fifth-round by the Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft.-External links:**...
Additions
- Defensive back coach Rod PerryRod PerryRodney Cornell Perry is an American football coach and former defensive back. He is currently a special assistant to the defense for the Indianapolis Colts.-External links:*...
, from Carolina PanthersCarolina PanthersThe Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. - OG Rick DeMullingRick DeMullingRick Elwood DeMulling is an American football guard in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
- PPunter (football position)A punter in American or Canadian football is a special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then punts the football to the opposing team so as to limit any field position advantage. This generally happens on a fourth down in American football and a...
Reggie HodgesReggie HodgesReginald Aaron "Reggie" Hodges is an American football punter for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... - LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Mike LabinjoMike LabinjoMike Labinjo aka "Binjo" is a former professional Canadian football defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.-Early life:Labinjo was born in Toronto and attended St. Michael's College School... - SDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Norman LeJeuneNorman LeJeuneNorman LeJeune, Jr. is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft... - QBQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
John NavarreJohn NavarreJohn Robert Navarre is a former American football quarterback who was a three-year starter for the Michigan Wolverines from 2001 to 2003, leading the Wolverines to the 2003 Big Ten Conference championship in his final year of eligibility... - TETight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Mike Seidman
Re-signings
- LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Rocky BoimanRocky BoimanRocky Michael Boiman is an American football linebacker who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.... - DT Dan KleckoDan KleckoDan Klecko is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Temple....
- OGGuard (American football)In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team....
Ryan LiljaRyan LiljaRyan Matthew Lilja is an American football guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2004... - LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Rob Morris - GGuard (American football)In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team....
Jake Scott - QBQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Jim SorgiJim SorgiJames Joseph "Jim" Sorgi, Jr. is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... - DEDefensive endDefensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Josh Thomas - DEDefensive endDefensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Dwight FreeneyDwight FreeneyDwight Jason Freeney is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.-Early years:Freeney attended Bloomfield High School...
Departures
- CBCornerbackA cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Jason DavidJason DavidJason Aeron Walter David is an American football cornerback and is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
to New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League .... - SSDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Mike DossMike DossMichael Allen Doss is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
to Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... - CBCornerbackA cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Nick Harper to Tennessee TitansTennessee TitansThe Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter... - LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Cato JuneCato JuneCato Nnamdi June is a free agent American football linebacker who most recently played for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. A 2006 Pro Bowl choice, June was a...
to Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West... - DT Montae ReagorMontae ReagorWilliam Montae Reagor is a former American football defensive tackle who played for nine seasons in the National Football League. After playing college football at Texas Tech, he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
to Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... - RBRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Dominic RhodesDominic RhodesDominic Dondrell Rhodes is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He attended Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2001...
to Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - WRWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Brandon StokleyBrandon StokleyBrandon Stokley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
to Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
2007 NFL Draft
The Colts started out by making the 32nd overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft due to their victory in Super Bowl XLISuper Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI was an American football game that featured the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion Chicago Bears to decide the National Football League champion for the 2006 season...
. They selected Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
out of Ohio State
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
. The 2007 NFL Draft was held on April 28 and April 29, 2007 in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
| Draft order | Player name | Position | Height | Weight | College | |
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| 1 | 32 | Anthony Gonzalez Anthony Gonzalez Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St... |
WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 195 lb (89 kg) | Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... |
| 2 | 42 | Tony Ugoh Tony Ugoh Anthony Ike "Tony" Ugoh, Jr. is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas.... |
OT | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 305 lb (139 kg) | Arkansas University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in... |
| 3 | 95 | Dante Hughes Dante Hughes Daymeion Dante Hughes is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL.He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
CB Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | California University of California, Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA... |
| 3 | 98 | Quinn Pitcock Quinn Pitcock Quinn Michael Pitcock is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
DT | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... |
| 4 | 131 | Brannon Condren Brannon Condren Brannon Condren is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for Troy.... |
S Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 204 lb (93 kg) | Troy Troy University Troy University is a public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was originally founded in 1887 as Troy Normal School. Its main campus enrollment is 7,194 students. The total enrollment of all Troy University campuses is 29,689... |
| 4 | 136 | Clint Session Clint Session Clint Session is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh... |
LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of... |
| 5 | 169 | Roy Hall Roy Hall Roy Hall is an American football wide receiver for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (109 kg) | Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... |
| 5 | 173 | Michael Coe | CB Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Alabama State Alabama State University Alabama State University, founded 1867, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. ASU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.- History :... |
| 7 | 242 | Keyunta Dawson Keyunta Dawson Keyunta Dawson is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Collegiately, he was a defensive end for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.-References:... |
DE Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 268 lb (115 kg) | Texas Tech Texas Tech University Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the... |
| compensatory selection |
| Round | Overall | Team | Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 42 | from San Francisco 49ers | Received San Francisco's second-round pick (42 overall) in 2007 for first fourth-round selection (126 overall) and first-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft 2008 NFL Draft The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so... (29 overall). |
| 2 | 64 | to Tampa Bay Buccaneers | For Anthony McFarland Anthony McFarland Anthony Darelle "Booger" McFarland is an American football player who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University.McFarland has also played for the Indianapolis Colts... . |
| 6 | 206 | to Tennessee Titans | For the 238 overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft 2006 NFL Draft The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by... . |
Undrafted free agent signings
The Colts signed 15 undrafted free agents on Monday, April 30, 2007:- LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Brandon Archer - DBDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Melvin Bullitt (Texas A&MTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
) - DEDefensive endDefensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Cameron Craig (ArmyArmy Black Knights footballThe Army Black Knights football program represents the United States Military Academy. Army was recognized as the national champions in 1944, 1945 and 1946....
) - RBRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Clifton DawsonClifton DawsonClifton George Dawson is a Canadian gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(HarvardHarvard UniversityHarvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
) - WRWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Michael DePriest - DT Quintin Echols (Kansas StateKansas State UniversityKansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
) - LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Ramon Guzman - LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
KaMichael Hall (Georgia TechGeorgia Institute of TechnologyThe Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States...
) - TETight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Jonny HarlineJonny HarlineJonathan "Jonny" Harline in North Brunswick, New Jersey) is a current member of the band Perfect Disorder. He played college football at Brigham Young.-College career:... - OT Joe Lobdell (Northern IowaUniversity of Northern IowaThe University of Northern Iowa is a college located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. UNI offers more than 120 majors across the colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral sciences, and graduate college.UNI has...
) - DT Ramel Meekins (RutgersRutgers UniversityRutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
) - TETight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Gijon Robinson - WRWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Trent Shelton - DBDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Antonio Smith (Ohio StateOhio State UniversityThe Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
) - LBLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Victor Worsley
Roster
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Ryan Diem Ryan Diem is a starting offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Ryan Diem stands 6'6" tall and weighs 305 pounds... T Dylan Gandy Dylan Colter Gandy is an American football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.Gandy earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI... C/G Corey Hilliard Corey Hilliard is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma State.Hilliard has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts... T Charlie Johnson (offensive tackle) Charlie Johnson is an American football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... T Ryan Lilja Ryan Matthew Lilja is an American football guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2004... G Jeff Saturday Jeffrey Bryant Saturday is an American football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at North Carolina. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Football League Players' Association.-Early years:Saturday attended... C Michael Toudouze John Michael Toudouze is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... T Tony Ugoh Anthony Ike "Tony" Ugoh, Jr. is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas.... T Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Brandon Archer Brandon Archer is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Kansas State.... ILB Rocky Boiman Rocky Michael Boiman is an American football linebacker who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.... OLB Gary Brackett Gary Lawrence Brackett is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Rutgers.-Early years:Brackett attended Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey.... ILB Ramón Guzman Ramon L. Guzman is a Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Buffalo.-External links:**... OLB Tyjuan Hagler Tyjuan Cedric Hagler is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... OLB Freddie Keiaho Freddy Keiaho, born Naivote Taulawakeiaho, December 18, 1982 in Suva, Fiji) is Fijian-born professional American football player who is currently a Free Agent linebacker in the National Football League . He played college football for the San Diego State University Aztecs, and was drafted by the... OLB Clint Session Clint Session is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh... OLB Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
Daniel Federkeil Daniel Hubert Federkeil is a retired American football offensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2006.- Professional career :... OT (IR)  Dwight Freeney Dwight Jason Freeney is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.-Early years:Freeney attended Bloomfield High School... DE (IR) Roy Hall Roy Hall is an American football wide receiver for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... WR (IR) Dante Hughes Daymeion Dante Hughes is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL.He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft... CB (IR) Anthony McFarland Anthony Darelle "Booger" McFarland is an American football player who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University.McFarland has also played for the Indianapolis Colts... DT (IR) J. J. Milan J. J. Milan is an American football long snapper who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2007... DE (Did Not Report) Aaron Moorehead Aaron Matthew Moorehead is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played his entire 5 year career with the Colts including their SB XLI win over the Chicago Bears... WR (IR) Antonio Smith (cornerback) Antonio Smith is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Ohio State.... CB (IR) Victor Worsley Victor Worsley is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2007... ILB (IR) Practice Squad
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Pre-season
The Indianapolis Colts' pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game Site | NFL Recaps | |
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| 1 | August 9, 2007 | 8:00 PM EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
at Dallas Cowboys 2007 Dallas Cowboys season The 2007 Dallas Cowboys season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. The Cowboys finished the regular season tied for the best record in the NFC , and earned a first round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs... |
23-10 | 0–1 | Texas Stadium Texas Stadium Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675... |
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| 2 | August 20, 2007 | 8:00 PM EDT | Chicago Bears 2007 Chicago Bears season The 2007 Chicago Bears season was the team's 88th regular season in the National Football League. The season officially began on September 9, 2007 against the San Diego Chargers, and concluded on December 30 against the New Orleans Saints... |
27–24 | 0–2 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
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| 3 | August 25, 2007 | 7:00 PM EDT | Detroit Lions 2007 Detroit Lions season The 2007 Detroit Lions season was the 78th season for the team in the National Football League. After starting the 2007 season with a 6-2 record, the Lions lost 7 of their last 8 games. They finished with a 7-9 record for their seventh consecutive losing season... |
37-10 | 1-2 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
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| 4 | August 31, 2007 | 7:30 PM EDT | at Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 40th overall season. The team attempted to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006 and were looking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing them... |
14-6 | 1-3 | Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and... |
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Regular season
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| 1 | September 6, 2007 | 8:30 PM EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
New Orleans Saints 2007 New Orleans Saints season -Game summary:The 2007 New Orleans Saints began their regular season in the annual Thursday night Kickoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin... |
41-10 | 1-0 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
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| 2 | September 16, 2007 | 1:00 PM EDT | at Tennessee Titans 2007 Tennessee Titans season The 2007 Tennessee Titans season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League, and their eleventh in Tennessee. They entered the season in an attempt to improve on their 8–8 record from 2006, along with attempting to make the playoffs for the first time since... |
22-20 | 2-0 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
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| 3 | September 23, 2007 | 1:00 PM EDT | at Houston Texans 2007 Houston Texans season The 2007 Houston Texans season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 2006. This season marks the sixth year of existence for the Texans franchise as well as Reliant Stadium.-Offseason:... |
30-24 | 3-0 | Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface.... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 4 | September 30, 2007 | 4:15 PM EDT | Denver Broncos 2007 Denver Broncos season The 2007 Denver Broncos season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. A loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15 and a win by the San Diego Chargers the following Sunday knocked them out of playoff contention, marking the second year in a row they failed to make the playoffs... |
38-20 | 4-0 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
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| 5 | October 7, 2007 | 4:05 PM EDT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the 32nd season for the club in the National Football League. On December 16, 2007, they cliched the NFC South division title, and returned to the playoffs after missing it in 2006.... |
33-14 | 5-0 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
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| 7 | October 22, 2007 | 8:30 PM EDT | at Jacksonville Jaguars 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars season -Final roster:-Schedule:The Jacksonville Jaguars pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.-Schedule:-Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans:-Week 2: vs. Atlanta Falcons:-Week 3: at Denver Broncos:-Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs:... |
29-7 | 6-0 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | ESPN Monday Night Football Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series... |
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| 8 | October 28, 2007 | 1:00 PM EDT | at Carolina Panthers 2007 Carolina Panthers season The 2007 Carolina Panthers season was the 13th season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006, finishing 7–9.-Staff:-Roster:-Preseason:-Regular season:-Week 1: at St. Louis Rams:... |
31-7 | 7-0 | Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium is a 73,778-seat football stadium located on of land in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is the home facility of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. It also hosts the annual Belk Bowl which features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 9 | November 4, 2007 | 4:15 PM EST North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
New England Patriots 2007 New England Patriots season The 2007 New England Patriots season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 48th season overall. They finished with a perfect 16–0 regular season record but lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.... |
20-24 | 7-1 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 10 | November 11, 2007 | 8:15 PM EST | at San Diego Chargers 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to equal their 2006 regular season success and avoid another early departure in the playoffs. After a disappointing start under new head coach Norv Turner , they finished the regular season strong, with six straight wins, an overall... |
21-23 | 7-2 | Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area.... |
NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
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| 11 | November 18, 2007 | 1:00 PM EST | Kansas City Chiefs 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season began with the team looking to improve on their 9-7 record in 2006 and attempting to secure the franchise's first back-to-back playoff berth since 1995. The season ended with a nine game losing streak, the team's first since 1987 and a 4-12 record... |
13-10 | 8-2 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 12 | November 22, 2007 | 8:15 PM EDT | at Atlanta Falcons | 31-13 | 9-2 | Georgia Dome Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, between downtown to the east and Vine City to the west. It is primarily the home stadium for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and the NCAA Division I FCS Georgia State Panthers football team. It is owned and operated by the... |
NFL NFL Network NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation... |
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| 13 | December 2, 2007 | 1:00 PM EST | Jacksonville Jaguars 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars season -Final roster:-Schedule:The Jacksonville Jaguars pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.-Schedule:-Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans:-Week 2: vs. Atlanta Falcons:-Week 3: at Denver Broncos:-Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs:... |
28-25 | 10-2 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 14 | December 9, 2007 | 8:15 PM EST | at Baltimore Ravens 2007 Baltimore Ravens season -Game summary:The Ravens began their 2007 campaign on the road against their AFC North foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the first game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. In the first quarter, Baltimore lost two fumbles early on, with the Bengals turning the second fumble into QB Carson... |
44-20 | 11-2 | M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of... |
NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
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| 15 | December 16, 2007 | 4:05 PM EST | at Oakland Raiders 2007 Oakland Raiders season The 2007 Oakland Raiders season was the team's forty-eight season overall. The team finished the season with a 4–12 record. It began with the team's fourth head coach in six seasons. By virtue of the team's 2–14 finish in 2006 , they acquired the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft... |
21-14 | 12-2 | McAfee Coliseum McAfee Coliseum O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 16 | December 23, 2007 | 1:00 PM EST | Houston Texans 2007 Houston Texans season The 2007 Houston Texans season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 2006. This season marks the sixth year of existence for the Texans franchise as well as Reliant Stadium.-Offseason:... |
38-15 | 13-2 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 17 | December 30, 2007 | 8:15 PM EST | Tennessee Titans 2007 Tennessee Titans season The 2007 Tennessee Titans season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League, and their eleventh in Tennessee. They entered the season in an attempt to improve on their 8–8 record from 2006, along with attempting to make the playoffs for the first time since... |
10-16 | 13-3 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
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Week 1: vs. New Orleans Saints
Game SummaryWith their championship title to defend, the Colts began the season in the annual Thursday night kickoff game
National Football League Kickoff game
The NFL Kickoff game, and related festivities, mark the start of the National Football League season. The first game of the season is currently scheduled for the Thursday following Labor Day. A single game is held, preceded by a concert and other ceremonies. Since the 2004 season, the defending...
against the visiting New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis began their year with Super Bowl MVP QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Saints would get their only touchdown of the game with former Colts DB Jason David
Jason David
Jason Aeron Walter David is an American football cornerback and is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
returning a fumble 55 yards, while kicker Olindo Mare
Olindo Mare
Olindo Franco Mare is an American football placekicker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
would get a 34-yard field goal. Indianapolis ended the first half with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kicking a 33-yard field goal. In the second half, the Colts took control for the rest of the game. During the third quarter, RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
got a 2-yard TD run, while Manning hooked up with WR Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
on a 28-yard touchdown pass. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis sealed the victory with Vinatieri getting a 33-yard field goal, Manning & Wayne hooking up with each other again on a 45-yard TD pass, and DB Matt Giordano
Matt Giordano
Matthew Victor Giordano is an American football safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.Giordano earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super...
returning an interception 83 yards for a touchdown.
With the win, the Colts began their season at 1–0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Marvin HarrisonMarvin HarrisonMarvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
27 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 1:42. Colts 7-0. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:32.
- IND - Marvin Harrison
- 2nd Quarter
- NO - Jason DavidJason DavidJason Aeron Walter David is an American football cornerback and is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
55 yard fumble return (MareOlindo MareOlindo Franco Mare is an American football placekicker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
kick), 11:44. Tied 7-7. - NO - Olindo Mare 34 yard field goal, 6:30. Saints 10-7. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 3:55.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 33 yard field goal, 0:49. Tied 10-10. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 1:39.
- NO - Jason David
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
2 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 9:49. Colts 17-10. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:07. - IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
28 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 6:16. Colts 24-10. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:54.
- IND - Joseph Addai
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 33 yard field goal, 14:16. Colts 27-10. Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 1:18.
- IND - Reggie Wayne 45 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 10:11. Colts 34-10. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:45.
- IND - Matt GiordanoMatt GiordanoMatthew Victor Giordano is an American football safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.Giordano earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super...
83 yard interception return (Vinatieri kick), 1:11. Colts 41-10.
Week 2: at Tennessee Titans
Game SummaryFollowing their second-half blowout win over the Saints, the Colts flew to LP Field
LP Field
LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County....
for an AFC South duel with the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis drew first blood with RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
getting an 8-yard TD run. The Titans would respond with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 30-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Colts increased their lead with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 22-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
. Tennessee would answer with Bironas getting a 36-yard field goal. Indianapolis closed out the half with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
getting a 22-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Indianapolis kept pounding away as Vinatieri kicked a 39-yard field goal. The Titans replied with RB LenDale White
LenDale White
LenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
getting a 3-yard TD run. Vinatieri helped the Colts respond with a 20-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee nearly pulled off a comeback, as QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completed a 1-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane....
, however, Indianapolis held off the Titans long enough to pull out a win.
With the win, the Colts improved to 2–0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
8-yard run (blocked VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 8:48. Colts 6-0.
- IND - Joseph Addai
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
30-yard field, 1:07. Colts 6-3. Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 2:08.
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
22-yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(Vinatieri kick), 11:01. Colts 13-3. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:07. - TEN - Rob Bironas 36 yard field goal, 4:28. Colts 13-6. Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 6:33.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 22 yard field goal, 0:01. Colts 16-6. Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 1:12.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 39 yard field goal, 9:46. Colts 19-6. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 5:19.
- TEN - LenDale WhiteLenDale WhiteLenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
3 yard run (Bironas kick), 5:02. Colts 19-13. Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, 1:22. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 20 yard field goal, 0:01. Colts 22-13. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 4:58.
- TEN - Vince YoungVince YoungVincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
1 yard pass to Roydell WilliamsRoydell WilliamsRoydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane....
(Bironas kick), 6:05. Colts 22-20. Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 6:24.
Week 3: at Houston Texans
Game SummaryFollowing their fierce divisional road win over the Titans, the Colts flew to Reliant Stadium
Reliant Stadium
Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface....
for an AFC South duel with the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(who were the last team Indianapolis lost to en route to their Super Bowl championship). In the first quarter, the Colts trailed early as Houston WR Jerome Mathis
Jerome Mathis
Jerome Alvon Mathis is a professional American and Canadian football wide receiver and kick returner who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football for Hampton.Mathis has also been a member of the Washington...
returned a kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown. QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
. In the second quarter, the Texans would retake the lead with kicker Kris Brown
Kris Brown
Kristopher "Kris" Clayton Brown is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent.He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first six years of his NFL career, he has converted 132 of 173 field goals and scored 573 points...
getting a 33-yard. RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
helped Indianapolis get back ahead with an amazing 4-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Colts pulled away as kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
got a 36-yard field goal, Addai got a 8-yard TD run, and Vinatieri kicked a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Houston tried to catch up with RB Samkon Gado
Samkon Gado
Samkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....
getting a 1-yard TD run, while Indianapolis got its final score of the game with a Vinatieri kicking a 35-yard field goal. The Texans would get close with QB Matt Schaub
Matt Schaub
Matthew Rutledge Schaub is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.-College career:...
completing a 1-yard TD pass to RB Vonta Leach
Vonta Leach
Terzell Vonta Leach is an American football fullback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
. The Colts held on to get the victory.
With the win, Indianapolis improved to 3-0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- HOU - Jerome MathisJerome MathisJerome Alvon Mathis is a professional American and Canadian football wide receiver and kick returner who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football for Hampton.Mathis has also been a member of the Washington...
84 yard kickoff return (BrownKris BrownKristopher "Kris" Clayton Brown is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent.He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first six years of his NFL career, he has converted 132 of 173 field goals and scored 573 points...
kick), 14:39. Texans 7-0. - IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
2 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 6:06. Tied 7-7. Drive: 15 plays, 74 yards, 8:33.
- HOU - Jerome Mathis
- 2nd Quarter
- HOU - Kris Brown 33 yard field goal, 14:18. Texans 10-7. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 6:48.
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
4 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 8:46. Colts 14-10. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:32.
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 36 yard field goal, 10:32. Colts 17-10. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 4:28.
- IND - Joseph Addai 8 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 8:38. Colts 24-10. Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 1:35.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 28 yard field goal, 2:41. Colts 27-10. Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 2:13.
- 4th Quarter
- HOU - Samkon GadoSamkon GadoSamkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....
1 yard run (Brown kick), 14:21. Colts 27-17. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:20. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 35 yard field goal, 10:40. Colts 30-17. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 3:41.
- HOU - Vonta LeachVonta LeachTerzell Vonta Leach is an American football fullback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
1 yard pass from Matt SchaubMatt SchaubMatthew Rutledge Schaub is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.-College career:...
(Brown kick), 2:49. Colts 30-24. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:51.
- HOU - Samkon Gado
Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos
Game SummaryComing off their divisional road win over the Texans, the Colts went home for an intraconference duel with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early with Broncos kicker Jason Elam
Jason Elam
Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
getting a 35-yard field goal, while QB Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler (American football)
Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
7-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall
-2006:Before the regular season even began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his PCL in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. Although the injury sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he was able to return and play 15 games during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309...
. In the second quarter, the Colts would respond with RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
getting a 14-yard field goal. Denver tried to increase its lead with Elam kicking a 22-yard field goal. Indianapolis would take the lead with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 9-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
.
In the third quarter, the Colts began to dominate with Manning getting a 1-yard TD run. He would also hook up with Clark again on a 3-yard TD pass. The Broncos' only response was Cutler's 2-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis managed to put the game away with Manning's 5-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
, along with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
nailing a 22-yard field goal.
With the win, the Colts improved to 4–0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- DEN - Jason ElamJason ElamJason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
35 yard field goal, 11:32. Broncos 3-0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:28. - DEN - Brandon MarshallBrandon Marshall-2006:Before the regular season even began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his PCL in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. Although the injury sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he was able to return and play 15 games during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309...
7 yard pass from Jay CutlerJay Cutler (American football)Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
(Elam kick), 2:19. Broncos 10-0. Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 5:28.
- DEN - Jason Elam
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
14 yard run (VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 14:23. Broncos 10-7. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:56. - DEN - Jason Elam 22 yard field goal, 8:29. Broncos 13-7. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 5:54.
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
9 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 3:49. Colts 14-13. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 4:40.
- IND - Joseph Addai
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Peyton Manning 1 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 11:46. Colts 21-13. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:14.
- IND - Dallas Clark 3 yard pass (Vinatieri kick), 8:55. Colts 28-13. Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 2:03.
- DEN - Jay Cutler 2 yard run (Elam kick), 1:10. Colts 28-20. Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 7:45.
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
5 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 10:56. Colts 35-20. Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 5:14. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 22 yard field goal, 2:34. Colts 38-20. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 5:59.
- IND - Reggie Wayne
Week 5: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game SummaryComing off their home win over the Broncos, the Colts stayed at home for an interconference game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. Indianapolis would enter into this game without WR Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
and RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
, due to injuries from their last game.
In the first quarter, the Colts got the first strike with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 10-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Indianapolis increased its lead with rookie RB Kenton Keith
Kenton Keith
Kenton Jermaine Keith is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
getting a 1-yard TD run (with a blocked PAT). The Buccaneers would get their only score of the half with QB Jeff Garcia
Jeff Garcia
Jeffrey Jason "Jeff" Garcia is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at San Jose State University....
completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Alex Smith
Alex Smith (tight end)
Edwin Alexander "Alex" Smith , is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
.
In the third quarter, the Colts continued its usual domination with Keith getting a 7-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay would get its last score of the game with Garcia and Smith hooking up with each other again on another 3-yard TD pass. Afterwards, Indianapolis sealed the win kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
nailing a 35-yard field goal.
With the win, the Colts entered their bye week at 5-0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
10 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 10:10. Colts 7-0. Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:49.
- IND - Dallas Clark
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Kenton KeithKenton KeithKenton Jermaine Keith is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
1 yard run (kick blocked), 14:53. Colts 13-0. Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 8:09. - TB - Alex SmithAlex Smith (tight end)Edwin Alexander "Alex" Smith , is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
3 yard pass from Jeff GarciaJeff GarciaJeffrey Jason "Jeff" Garcia is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at San Jose State University....
(BryantMatt BryantSteven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
kick), 6:43. Colts 13-7. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 5:32. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 27 yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 16-7. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 2:01.
- IND - Kenton Keith
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Kenton Keith 7 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 7:23. Colts 23-7. Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 7:37.
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
9 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 14:57. Colts 30-7. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:45. - TB - Alex Smith 3 yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Bryant kick), 9:21. Colts 30-14. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 5:36.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 35 yard field goal, 2:53. Colts 33-14. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 6:28.
- IND - Reggie Wayne
Week 7: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Game SummaryComing off their bye week, the Colts flew to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for an AFC South duel on Monday Night Football with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, with first place within the division on the line. In the first quarter, Indianapolis drew first blood with RB Kenton Keith
Kenton Keith
Kenton Jermaine Keith is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
getting a 3-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Colts increased its lead with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
getting a 1-yard TD run, along with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
getting a 36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Jaguars would get its only score of the game as RB Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Indianapolis responded with DE Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney
Dwight Jason Freeney is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.-Early years:Freeney attended Bloomfield High School...
sacking QB Quinn Gray
Quinn Gray
Quinn F. Gray, Sr. is a former American football quarterback who played for four seasons in the National Football League and one season each in the United Football League and NFL Europe. He played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003, the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2005–2007, the Kansas City...
in the endzone for a safety. In the fourth quarter, the Colts wrapped up another win with Vinatieri nailing a 20-yard field goal and Manning completing a 35-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
.
With the win, not only did Indianapolis improve to 6-0, but they became the third team in NFL history ('29-'31 Packers & '99-'01 Rams) to begin three consecutive seasons at 6-0.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Kenton KeithKenton KeithKenton Jermaine Keith is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
3 yard run (VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 0:27. Colts 7-0. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:06.
- IND - Kenton Keith
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
1 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 5:25. Colts 14-0. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:26. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 36 yard field goal, 0:29. Colts 17-0. Drive: 11 plays, 30 yards, 2:20.
- IND - Peyton Manning
- 3rd Quarter
- JAC - Maurice Jones-DrewMaurice Jones-DrewMaurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
1 yard run (Carney kick), 9:23. Colts 17-7. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 5:37. - IND - Safety by Dwight FreeneyDwight FreeneyDwight Jason Freeney is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.-Early years:Freeney attended Bloomfield High School...
, 4:39. Colts 19-7.
- JAC - Maurice Jones-Drew
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 20 yard field goal, 13:34. Colts 22-7. Drive: 13 plays, 55 yards, 6:01.
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
35 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 3:58. Colts 29-7. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:06.
Week 8: at Carolina Panthers
Game SummaryComing off their Monday Night road win over the Jaguars, the Colts traveled to Bank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium is a 73,778-seat football stadium located on of land in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is the home facility of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. It also hosts the annual Belk Bowl which features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East...
for a Week 8 interconference duel with the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early as the Panthers capped off an 11 minute and 1 second opening drive with RB DeShaun Foster
DeShaun Foster
DeShaun Xavier Foster is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.-Early years:...
getting a 3-yard TD run. The Colts would respond with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
nailing a 20-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Indianapolis took the lead with RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
getting a 2-yard TD run for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Colts continued its beatdown with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 4-yard TD pass to Addai, and a 59-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
. With those TD passes, Manning managed to surpass Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas
John Constantine Unitas , known as Johnny Unitas or "Johnny U", and nicknamed "The Golden Arm", was a professional American football player in the 1950s through the 1970s, spending the majority of his career with the Baltimore Colts. He was a record-setting quarterback, and the National Football...
for the most touchdown passes in franchise history with 288. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis wrapped up the victory with Addai getting a 12-yard TD run.
With the win, the Colts improved to 7-0, heading into their undefeated battle with the 8-0 New England Patriots
2007 New England Patriots season
The 2007 New England Patriots season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 48th season overall. They finished with a perfect 16–0 regular season record but lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII....
. Also with their win, Indianapolis tied an NFL record for consecutive 7-0 starts with three-straight seasons.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- CAR - DeShaun FosterDeShaun FosterDeShaun Xavier Foster is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.-Early years:...
3 yard run (KasayJohn KasayJohn David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
kick), 3:59. Panthers 7-0. Drive: 18 plays, 80 yards, 11:01. - IND - Adam VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
20 yard field goal, 0:47. Panthers 7-3. Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:07.
- CAR - DeShaun Foster
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
2 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 1:33. Colts 10-7. Drive: 8 plays, 86 yards, 1:58.
- IND - Joseph Addai
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Joseph Addai 4 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(Vinatieri kick), 12:11. Colts 17-7. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:49. - IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
59 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 4:47. Colts 24-7. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:46.
- IND - Joseph Addai 4 yard pass from Peyton Manning
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Joseph Addai 12 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 13:09. Colts 31-7. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:17.
Week 9: vs. New England Patriots
Game SummaryThe unbeaten Colts played the undefeated Patriots in Week 9 in a heavily-hyped game, dubbed "Super Bowl XLI½" by Chris Berman. Colt kicker and former Patriot Adam Vinateri gave the Colts an early lead with a 21-yard field goal. However, Randy Moss
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
would help give the Patriots their first lead of the game on a four yard touchdown reception, his twelfth of the season, tying a Patriots record. After Vinateri kicked another field goal to make it a 7-6 game, the Colts would regain the lead just before the half when Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
caught a "dump-off" pass by Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
and took it 73 yards into the endzone, giving the Colts a 13-7 lead.
Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski is a placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League...
provided all the third quarter scoring off a 34-yard field goal to cut the Colts lead to 13-10. In the 4th quarter, Manning ran in a play from the Patriot one-yard line to give the Colts a 20-10 lead. However, the Patriots came right back and, with the aid of a 33-yard reception from Donte' Stallworth
Donte' Stallworth
Donté Lamar Stallworth is an American football wide receiver is currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
, the Pats got their first touchdown of the half off a 4-yard catch by Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
. Forcing a punt by the Colts, Kevin Faulk
Kevin Faulk
Kevin Troy Faulk is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.As of 2010, Faulk is the longest-tenured current member of the Patriots,...
then gave the Patriots a 24-20 lead off a 13-yard reception to give the Patriots their first lead of the half. The Patriots then stopped a drive by the Colts when Peyton Manning was hit by Jarvis Green
Jarvis Green
Jarvis Green is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
and fumbled the ball into the hands of Rosevelt Colvin
Rosevelt Colvin
Rosevelt Colvin, III is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft, he played college football at Purdue....
with just under three minutes to go. On third and ten with no timeouts left for the Colts, the Patriots ended any hope for Indianapolis when Welker made a big 12-yard catch to give the Patriots a first down. The Patriots were able to kneel the ball after that to finish off the Colts and the Colts fell to 7-1, losing their first game of the season.
The game was costly in other ways, as some seven starters were knocked out, including Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Adam VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
21 yard field goal, 3:05. Colts 3-0. Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:09.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri
- 2nd Quarter
- NE - Randy MossRandy MossRandy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
4 yard pass from Tom BradyTom BradyThomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
(GostkowskiStephen GostkowskiStephen Carroll Gostkowski is a placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League...
kick), 12:00. Patroits 7-3. Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 6:05. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 25 yard field goal, 7:34. Patriots 7-6. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:26.
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
73 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(Vinatieri kick), 0:13. Colts 13-7. Drive: 6 plays, 98 yards, 1:33.
- NE - Randy Moss
- 3rd Quarter
- NE - Stephen Gostkowski 34 yard field goal, 2:22. Colts 13-10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Peyton Manning 1 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 9:42. Colts 20-10. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 4:22.
- NE - Wes WelkerWes Welker-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
3 yard pass from Tom Brady (Gostkowski kick), 7:53. Colts 20-17. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 1:43. - NE - Kevin FaulkKevin FaulkKevin Troy Faulk is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.As of 2010, Faulk is the longest-tenured current member of the Patriots,...
13 yard pass from Tom Brady (Gostkowski kick), 3:15. Patriots 24-20. Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 0:43.
Week 10: at San Diego Chargers
Game SummaryThe San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
got out to a fast start from Darren Sproles
Darren Sproles
Darren Lee Sproles is an American football running back of the NFL who plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
' 89-yard opening kickoff return for a touchdown. After a later field goal, Sproles would follow up with a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. He became only the second player in NFL history, and first since 1958, to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the opening quarter. San Diego failed on the subsequent two-point conversion to lead 16-0. With 8:47 left in the second quarter, LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L...
rushed for a four yard touchdown to give the Chargers a 23-0 advantage. Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
would lead the Colts down the field and capped the drive with a 8 yard TD pass to receiver Reggie Wayne. Later, in the fourth quarter, Manning threw a 7 yard score to running back Kenton Keith
Kenton Keith
Kenton Jermaine Keith is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
. Twenty-five seconds later, linebacker Gary Brackett
Gary Brackett
Gary Lawrence Brackett is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Rutgers.-Early years:Brackett attended Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey....
recovered a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown. The Colts attempted a rush for the two-point conversion to tie the game 23-23, but were held short. With a 23-21 lead, the Colts got the ball back with only a few minutes left in the game. They marched down the field into San Diego territory. On fourth down with 1:31 remaining, Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
was put in for a 29 yard field goal try. Vinatieri, despite being known for his clutch kicks and having over a 95% success rate in field goals under 30 yards, missed wide to the right. Vinatieri missed an earlier 42 yard try at the end of the half, going 0-2 in the game. It was the first time since 2001 Vinatieri was 0-2 kicking field goals. The Colts would get the ball back, but Manning would seal a Chargers win by throwing an interception with no time remaining. Manning struggled in the game, throwing a career-high 6 interceptions. The mark is also a Colts franchise record. Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers 19th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft...
had three interceptions in the game, becoming one of only 11 Chargers to have three picks in a single game. The Colts were heavily injured on both sides of the ball. Receivers Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
and Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
, left tackle Tony Ugoh
Tony Ugoh
Anthony Ike "Tony" Ugoh, Jr. is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas....
, and tight end Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
missed the game. In perhaps the biggest blow to the Colts, Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney
Dwight Jason Freeney is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.-Early years:Freeney attended Bloomfield High School...
injured his left foot and was carted off the field. Three days later, it was confirmed that Freeney had suffered a season-ending Lisfranc fracture
Lisfranc fracture
The Lisfranc fracture is a fracture of the foot in which one or all of the metatarsals are displaced from the tarsus.It is named after 18th- and 19th-century surgeon and gynecologist Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin.-Causes:...
. By the end of the game, a total of nine Colts on their 53-man roster either did not play due to injury or were injured in the game. The Colts dropped to 7-2, remaining in first place in the AFC South
AFC South
The AFC South is a division of the National Football League's American Football Conference. It was created before the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams...
division. Meanwhile, the Chargers moved to 5-4 and clear first in the AFC West
AFC West
The AFC West is a division of the National Football League's American Football Conference, currently comprising the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Oakland Raiders.-History:...
.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- SD - Darren SprolesDarren SprolesDarren Lee Sproles is an American football running back of the NFL who plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
89 yard kickoff return (KaedingNate KaedingNathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
kick), 14:47. Chargers 7-0. - SD - Nate Kaeding 33 yard field goal, 7:17. Chargers 10-0. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 2:14.
- SD - Darren Sproles 55 yard punt return (Two-point conversionTwo-point conversionIn American and Canadian football, a two-point conversion is a play a team attempts instead of kicking a one-point convert immediately after it scores a touchdown...
attempt failed), 6:07. Chargers 16-0.
- SD - Darren Sproles
- 2nd Quarter
- SD - LaDainian TomlinsonLaDainian TomlinsonLaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L...
4 yard run (Kaeding kick), 8:51. Chargers 23-0. Drive: 12 plays, 45 yards, 5:31. - IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
8 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 2:47. Chargers 23-7. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:05.
- SD - LaDainian Tomlinson
- 3rd Quarter
- No Scoring Plays
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Kenton KeithKenton KeithKenton Jermaine Keith is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
7 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Manning to Fletcher), 14:51. Chargers 23-15. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 5:28. - IND - Gary BrackettGary BrackettGary Lawrence Brackett is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Rutgers.-Early years:Brackett attended Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey....
fumble recovery (Two-point conversion attempt failed), 14:38. Chargers 23-21.
- IND - Kenton Keith
Week 11: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Game SummaryFacing second year quarterback Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
, the Colts struggled in the game's first quarter, as Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
continued a slump of missed field goal tries with a miss from 49 yards out. The Chiefs also struggled on field goal tries with two misses in the first half before finally connecting for a 3-0 lead. The Colts tied the game late in the first half on a 27-yarder from Vinatieri, then pounced to a 10-3 third quarter lead. The Chiefs tied the game at 10-10 when the Colts orchestrated a time-consuming fourth quarter drive before the winning field goal by Vinatieri in the game's final seconds.
The win put the Colts at 8–2 and still in command of the AFC South.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- No Scoring Plays
- 2nd Quarter
- KC - Dave RaynerDave RaynerDavid Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
47 yard field goal, 8:55. Chiefs 3-0. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:02. - IND - Adam VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
27 yard field goal, 1:18. Tied 3-3. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:22.
- KC - Dave Rayner
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
3 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 7:17. Colts 10-3. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:53. - KC - Dwayne BoweDwayne Bowe-2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie...
19 yard pass from Brodie CroyleBrodie CroyleJohn Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
(Rayner kick), 1:22. Tied 10-10. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:55.
- IND - Joseph Addai
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 24 yard field goal, 0:03. Colts 13-10. Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 6:56.
Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons
Game SummaryComing off of their home win against Kansas City, from just 4 days previous, the Colts traveled to Atlanta for a Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the same day as Columbus Day in the...
game against Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Colts rookie wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
returned to the lineup from an injury and he proved to be very beneficial for the Colts, he finished with 105 yards on 6 catches. The Falcons jumped out to an early 10-0 lead with a Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen , nicknamed "The Great Dane", is a former National Football League kicker. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and...
field goal and touchdown pass to Roddy White
Roddy White
Sharod Lamor White is an American football wide receiver playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League...
. However, the Colts would respond with a touchdown pass of their own to Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
cutting the Atlanta lead to only three early in the second quarter. They would then take the lead on a touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
. They would add another touchdown before the half and took a 21-13 lead into halftime. In the second half the Colts would cruise to victory by adding a Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
rushing touchdown and Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
field goal to make the final score 31-13.
With the victory the Colts moved to 9-2 and still in command of the AFC South. The Colts will have 11 days off until next week's big divisional showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
with 1st place in the division on the line. The Colts are 13-1 in their history against the Falcons.
Wayne (5 receptions for 66 yards and 1 TD) was given NFL Network
NFL Network
NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation...
's inaugural Pudding Pie Award for his efforts.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- ATL - Morten AndersenMorten AndersenMorten Andersen , nicknamed "The Great Dane", is a former National Football League kicker. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and...
34 yard field goal, 6:59. Falcons 3-0. Drive: 19 plays, 63 yards, 8:01. - ATL - Roddy WhiteRoddy WhiteSharod Lamor White is an American football wide receiver playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League...
48 yard pass from Joey HarringtonJoey HarringtonJohn Joseph "Joey" Harrington, Jr. is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions third overall in the 2002 NFL Draft, where he played for most of his professional career. He ranks third all-time in Detroit history in pass completions, with 986...
(Andersen kick), 3:44. Falcons 10-0. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:47.
- ATL - Morten Andersen
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
23 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 14:42. Falcons 10-7. Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 0:28. - ATL - Morten Andersen 30 yard field goal, 11:35. Falcons 13-7. Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 3:07.
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
8 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 6:45. Colts 14-13. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:50. - IND - Ben UtechtBen UtechtBenjamin Jeffrey Utecht is a former American football tight end who played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Minnesota...
5 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 2:38. Colts 21-13. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 1:29.
- IND - Reggie Wayne
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
4 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 5:05. Colts 28-13. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:13. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 24 yard field goal, 0:32. Colts 31-13. Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:07.
- IND - Joseph Addai
- 4th Quarter
- No Scoring Plays
Week 13: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Game SummaryComing off their Thanksgiving road win over the Falcons, the Colts went home for a Week 13 AFC South rematch with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis scored first with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 5-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
, along with a 48-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
. In the second quarter, the Jaguars got on the board with RB Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
getting a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Colts replied with Manning and Clark hooking up with each other again on a 14-yard TD pass.
In the third quarter, Jacksonville tried to come back as QB David Garrard
David Garrard
David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Mercedes Lewis for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Jaguars drew closer as kicker Josh Scobee
Josh Scobee
Joshua Taylor Scobee is an American football placekicker, who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He began his college football career as kicker for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs, setting several school records...
nailed a 47-yard field goal. However, the Colts responded with Manning completing a 1-yard TD pass to RB Luke Lawton
Luke Lawton
Richard Luke Lawton is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
. Afterwards, Jacksonville tried to come back as Garrard completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Dennis Northcutt
Dennis Northcutt
Dennis LaMont Northcutt is an American football wide receiver and punt returner who last played for the Detroit Lions...
(along with getting the 2-point conversion run). Indianapolis' defense managed to seal the deal.
With their season-sweep over the Jaguars, the Colts improved to 10–2.
During the game, the Colts gave Garrard his first interception of the year, courtesy of Safety Antoine Bethea
Antoine Bethea
Antoine Bethea is a professional American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Colts...
.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
5 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 9:30. Colts 7-0. Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:41. - IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
48 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), :31. Colts 14-0. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:25.
- IND - Dallas Clark
- 2nd Quarter
- JAC - Maurice Jones-DrewMaurice Jones-DrewMaurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
2 yard run (ScobeeJosh ScobeeJoshua Taylor Scobee is an American football placekicker, who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He began his college football career as kicker for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs, setting several school records...
kick), 5:21. Colts 14-7. Drive: 16 plays, 84 yards, 11:10. - IND - Dallas Clark 14 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 0:06. Colts 21-7. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:15.
- JAC - Maurice Jones-Drew
- 3rd Quarter
- JAC - Mercedes Lewis 2 yard pass from David GarrardDavid GarrardDavid Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
(Scobee kick), 8:06. Colts 21-14. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:54.
- JAC - Mercedes Lewis 2 yard pass from David Garrard
- 4th Quarter
- JAC - Josh Scobee 47 yard field goal, 11:36. Colts 21-17. Drive: 13 plays, 38 yards, 6:40.
- IND - Luke LawtonLuke LawtonRichard Luke Lawton is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
1 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 8:26. Colts 28-17. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:10. - JAC - Dennis NorthcuttDennis NorthcuttDennis LaMont Northcutt is an American football wide receiver and punt returner who last played for the Detroit Lions...
17 yard pass from David Garrard (Garrard run), 2:47. Colts 28-25. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:01.
Week 14: at Baltimore Ravens
Game SummaryComing off their season-sweep over the Jaguars, the Colts flew to M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of...
for a Week 14 Sunday Night duel with the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
, in the rematch of last year's AFC Divisional duel. In the first quarter, Indianapolis got onto the scoreboard first with QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completing a 34-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
, while RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Manning and Addai hooked up with each other on a 19-yard TD pass, while rookie CB Michael Coe
Michael Coe (American football)
Michael Coe is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He attended Cordova High School in Memphis, TN. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
blocked a punt, causing it go through the back of Baltimore's end zone for a safety. In the second quarter, the Colts continued their domination with Addai getting an 11-yard TD run. The Ravens would immediately respond as WR Yamon Figurs
Yamon Figurs
Yamon Figurs is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
returned a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown, yet Indianapolis would continued its run with Manning completing a 57-yard TD pass to rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
.
In the third quarter, the Colts would put the game away with Manning hooking with Gonzalez again on a 40-yard TD pass for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore tried a feeble comeback as QB Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Devard Darling
Devard Darling
Devard Loran Darling is a Bahamian-American wide receiver of American football who is currently a member of the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University and Washington State...
, while QB Troy Smith
Troy Smith
Troy James Smith is an American football quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.Smith has also played for the San Francisco 49ers. He...
got a 6-yard TD run.
With the win, not only did Indianapolis improve to 11–2, but they also clinched their 6th-straight playoff berth.
Peyton Manning even had a record night. He became the 5th player in NFL history to throw 300 career TD passes. At game's end, he ended up with 302 touchdown passes, surpassing John Elway
John Elway
John Albert Elway, Jr. is a former American football quarterback and currently is the executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He played college football at Stanford and his entire professional career with the Denver Broncos...
for 4th place on the All-Time TD passes list.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
34 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 11:19. Colts 7-0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:41. - IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
1 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 9:09. Colts 14-0. Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 0:35. - IND - Joseph Addai 19 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 4:05. Colts 21-0. Drive: 1 play, 19 yards, 0:06.
- IND - Punt blocked by Michael CoeMichael Coe (American football)Michael Coe is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He attended Cordova High School in Memphis, TN. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
out of bounds in end zone for a Safety, 2:04. Colts 23-0.
- IND - Reggie Wayne
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Joseph Addai 11 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 11:57. Colts 30-0. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 5:00.
- BAL - Yamon FigursYamon FigursYamon Figurs is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
94 yard kickoff return (StoverMatt StoverJohn Matthew "Matt" Stover is a former American Football placekicker. As of the start of the 2009 NFL season, he was the third most accurate kicker in the history of the National Football League. He is of Greek origin. He has played for the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, and the Baltimore...
kick), 11:44. Colts 30-7. - IND - Anthony GonzalezAnthony GonzalezAnthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
57 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 6:20. Colts 37-7. Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:16.
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Anthony Gonzalez 40 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 12:37. Colts 44-7. Drive: 2 plays, 41 yards, 0:52.
- 4th Quarter
- BAL - Devard DarlingDevard DarlingDevard Loran Darling is a Bahamian-American wide receiver of American football who is currently a member of the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University and Washington State...
4 yard pass from Kyle BollerKyle BollerKyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
(Two-point conversion failed), 14:10. Colts 44-13. Drive: 13 plays, 63 yards, 7:20. - BAL - Troy SmithTroy SmithTroy James Smith is an American football quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.Smith has also played for the San Francisco 49ers. He...
6 yard run (Stover kick), 0:59. Colts 44-20. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 1:22.
- BAL - Devard Darling
Week 15: at Oakland Raiders
Game SummaryComing off their dominating Sunday night road win over the Ravens, the Colts flew to McAfee Coliseum
McAfee Coliseum
O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area...
for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Indianapolis jumped out to an early 10-0 lead with kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
managing to get a 22-yard field goal, while CB T.J. Rushing returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Raiders got on the board with QB Josh McCown
Josh McCown
Joshua Treadwell McCown is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Sam Houston State.McCown has played for the Detroit Lions, Oakland...
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Ronald Curry
Ronald Curry
Ronald Antonio Curry is an American football wide receiver, currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at North Carolina....
for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Colts went back to work as Vinatieri nailed a 19-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Oakland took the lead with RB Justin Fargas
Justin Fargas
Justin Fargas is an American football running back who is a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
getting a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, Indianapolis sealed the win as QB Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
completed a 20-yard TD pass to rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
.
With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 12-2, but they also clinched their 5th-straight AFC South title and became the first team in NFL history to win 12 or more games in 5 consecutive seasons. Also the Colts secured the No. 2 seed for the NFL playoffs in January.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Adam VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
22 yard field goal, 10:02. Colts 3-0. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yds, 5:02 - IND - T.J. Rushing 90 yard punt return (Vinatieri kick), 9:01. Colts 10-0.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri
- 2nd Quarter
- OAK - Ronald CurryRonald CurryRonald Antonio Curry is an American football wide receiver, currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at North Carolina....
3 yard pass from Josh McCownJosh McCownJoshua Treadwell McCown is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Sam Houston State.McCown has played for the Detroit Lions, Oakland...
(JanikowskiSebastian JanikowskiSebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in...
kick), 3:06. Colts 10-7. Drive: 20 plays, 99 yards, 11:49.
- OAK - Ronald Curry
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Adam Vinatieri 19 yard field goal, 8:06. Colts 13-7. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 4:42.
- 4th Quarter
- OAK - Justin FargasJustin FargasJustin Fargas is an American football running back who is a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
2 yard run (Janikowski kick), 10:29. Raiders 14-13. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:40. - IND - Anthony GonzalezAnthony GonzalezAnthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
20 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(Two-point conversion good; Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
run), 4:49. Colts 21-14. Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 5:40.
- OAK - Justin Fargas
Week 16: vs Houston Texans
Game SummaryThe Colts offense produced a season high 458 yards and tied for second-most first downs in a game in franchise history with 33 with their 38-15 win over Houston. Also the Colts defense forced 3 turnovers on the day, all on interceptions by Bob Sanders
Bob Sanders
Demond "Bob" Sanders is a professional American football safety who is currently on the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League. Sanders was drafted in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts...
, Matt Giordano
Matt Giordano
Matthew Victor Giordano is an American football safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.Giordano earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super...
, and Melvin Bullitt
Melvin Bullitt
Melvin Terry Bullitt is an American football defensive back for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.-Early years:...
. The Texans jumped out early to a 7 nothing lead when Sage Rosenfels connected with Kevin Walter from 17 yards out. The Colts however would respond with 38 unanswered points including two touchdowns to Dallas Clark. The second TD to Clark gave Manning 30 on the season, the fourth time in his career he has had a 30+ TD season. in addition to Manning's achievement Clark set single-season franchise records for receptions with 57 and touchdown receptions with 11 by a Colts tight end, set by Baltimore Colt Hall-of-Famer John Mackey
John Mackey (American football)
John Mackey was an American Football tight end who grew up in Roosevelt, Long Island and played for the Baltimore Colts and the San Diego Chargers . He played college football at Syracuse University...
.
Not only did Indianapolis improve to 13-2 with the win but they have now won 10 straight home games against division opponents. The Colts will face the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
in the week 17 season finale on NBC Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color...
.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- HOU - Kevin WalterKevin WalterKevin Patrick Walter is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
17 yard pass from Sage RosenfelsSage RosenfelsSage Rosenfels is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Iowa State before he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played with the Miami Dolphins from 2002–2005, the Houston Texans from...
(BrownKris BrownKristopher "Kris" Clayton Brown is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent.He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first six years of his NFL career, he has converted 132 of 173 field goals and scored 573 points...
kick), 11:14. Texans 7-0. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:46. - IND - Adam VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
29 yard field goal, 6:55. Texans 7-3. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 4:19.
- HOU - Kevin Walter
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Joseph AddaiJoseph AddaiJoseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
2 yard run (Vinatieri kick), 12:08. Colts 10-7. Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, 6:40. - IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
6 yard pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(Vinatieri Kick), 5:42. Colts 17-7. Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 4:21. - IND - Dallas Clark 11 yard TD pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri Kick), 3:39. Colts 24-7. Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 1:41.
- IND - Joseph Addai
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Clifton DawsonClifton DawsonClifton George Dawson is a Canadian gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
4 yard run (Vinatieri Kick), 10:20. Colts 31-7. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:40. - IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
7 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri Kick), 3:08. Colts 38-7. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:20.
- IND - Clifton Dawson
- 4th Quarter
- HOU - Andre JohnsonAndre JohnsonAndre Lamont Johnson is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Through the 2010–11 NFL season, Johnson currently ranks first all-time in NFL history in receiving yards per game for a career...
6 yard pass from Sage Rosenfels (Two-point conversion good; Darius WalkerDarius WalkerDarius A'Dunte Walker is an American football running back who is a free agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Notre Dame.Walker has also been a member of the St...
run), 1:07. Colts 38-15. Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards, 0:37.
- HOU - Andre Johnson
Week 17: vs. Tennessee Titans
Game SummaryWith nothing left to play for the Colts played host to the Tennessee Titans in the regular season finale. This was the last regular season game for the Colts in the RCA Dome. The Titans needed a win to qualify for the playoffs. The Colts starters only played 3 series and produced 3 points before the back ups came in. The Titans would strike first when Chris Brown would go in for 8 yard touchdown run. Adam Vinatieri then hit a 37 yard field goal early in the second quarter. That would be the last score of the half as the Titans led 7-3 at the break. With 9:09 left in the third quarter backup quarterback Jim Sorgi
Jim Sorgi
James Joseph "Jim" Sorgi, Jr. is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
throw a 3 yard touchdown pass to Craphonso Thorpe to give the Colts a 10-7 lead. Rob Bironas would then nail 3 consecutive field goals and the Titans defense would shut the Colts out to give Tennessee a 16-10 victory. With the win the Titans made the playoffs and knocked Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
out of contention.
With the loss, the Colts closed out the regular season at 13-3, breaking their 6-game winning streak.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- TEN - Chris BrownChris Brown (American football)Christopher Rejean Brown is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
8 yard run (BironasRob BironasJames Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
kick), 8:41. Titans 7-0. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 6:19.
- TEN - Chris Brown
- 2nd Quarter
- IND - Adam VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
37 yard field goal, 10:40. Titans 7-3. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 5:40.
- IND - Adam Vinatieri
- 3rd Quarter
- IND - Craphonso ThorpeCraphonso ThorpeCraphonso Ja'won "Cro" Thorpe is an American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
3 yard pass from Jim SorgiJim SorgiJames Joseph "Jim" Sorgi, Jr. is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
(Vinatieri kick), 9:09. Colts 10-7. Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:22. - TEN - Rob Bironas 40 yard field goal, 1:05. Tied 10-10. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 8:04.
- IND - Craphonso Thorpe
- 4th Quarter
- TEN - Rob Bironas 54 yard field goal, 7:33. Titans 13-10. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 5:38.
- TEN - Rob Bironas 33 yard field goal, 2:56. Titans 16-10. Drive: 9 plays, 32 yards, 2:25.
Postseason schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent (seed) | Result | Record | Game site | TV | NFL Recap |
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| Wild Card | First-round Bye Bye (sports) A bye, in sports and other competitive activities, most commonly refers to the practice of allowing a player or team to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing... |
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| Divisional | January 13, 2008 | 1:00 | San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
24-28 | 0-1 | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
Recap |
Divisional Playoff: vs San Diego Chargers
Game SummaryDespite the loss of starting quarterback Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
and running back LaDanian Tomlinson (the NFL's leading rusher during the season), San Diego still managed to defeat the defending Super Bowl champion Colts, forcing them to turn the ball over on downs twice in San Diego territory in the final minutes of the game.
The Colts started out the game strong, driving 76 yards and scoring with Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
's 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark
Dallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
. Then defensive back Kelvin Hayden
Kelvin Hayden
Kelvin Darnell Hayden, Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Illinois. He returned a Rex Grossman interception 56 yards for a...
intercepted a pass from Rivers on the Colts 24-yard line and the Colts moved the ball to the San Diego 40-yard line. However, Indianapolis receiver Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
, playing in his first game back from an injury in nearly 3 months, fumbled the ball while being tackled by Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers 19th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft...
, and defensive back Marlon McCree
Marlon McCree
Marlon Tarron McCree is an American football safety who is currently a free agent, as well as a mentor and coach. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the Seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
recovered it. Following the turnover, San Diego drove 78 yards and tied the game with Rivers' 14-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson , nicknamed "Action Jackson", is an American football wide receiver who currently plays in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers....
. Manning responded by completing 3 passes for 42 yards on a 44-yard drive that ended with an Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
field goal to give the Colts a 10–7 lead. Both teams blew scoring opportunities on their next drives. First the Chargers drove to the Indianapolis 31-yard line, only to have Nate Kaeding
Nate Kaeding
Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
miss a 48-yard field goal. Then the Colts advanced to the Chargers 35-yard line, but on their last play of the half, Manning's pass was intercepted by Cromartie. Cromartie's 89-yard touchdown return was called back by a holding penalty, but he managed to prevent the Colts from scoring and it remained 10–7 at halftime.
The Chargers took the second half kickoff and quickly took the lead with a 30-yard touchdown catch from Chris Chambers
Chris Chambers
Christopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
. Once again the Colts drove into Chargers territory, moving the ball all the way to the San Diego 4-yard line. But on third down and 3, Manning's pass was intercepted by Eric Weddle
Eric Weddle
Eric Steven Weddle is an American football safety for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League.-Early years:...
. However, the Chargers could only move the ball to their own 6-yard line and T. J. Rushing
T. J. Rushing
Terrall Brent "T. J." Rushing is a free agent American football cornerback and return specialist who last played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
returned their punt 12-yards to midfield. This time the Colts drove 50 yards and scored with Manning's 9-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
. Wayne was initially ruled out of bounds at the 7, but a Colts challenge showed he remained in bounds on the way to the touchdown, and the Colts took the lead, 17–14. On the Chargers ensuing drive, Rivers threw a 22-yard completion to Chambers and followed it up with a 56-yard pass to running back Darren Sproles
Darren Sproles
Darren Lee Sproles is an American football running back of the NFL who plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, a special teams returner who was brought in on offense as an extra receiver.
With 10:50 left in the fourth quarter, Indianapolis retook the lead with Manning's 55-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
, who caught the ball along the left sideline and narrowly managed to keep his feet in bounds en route to a score, which was upheld after a Chargers challenge. But San Diego, now led by second-string quarterback Billy Volek
Billy Volek
John William Volek is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Fresno State.-Early years:Volek attended Clovis West High School in...
, drove 78 yards in 8 plays and scored with Volek's 1-yard touchdown run, giving them a 28-24 lead with 4:50 left in regulation. Manning led the Colts down the field, moving the ball 70 yards and converting a 4th down and 5 with a 16-yard completion to Clark. But he threw three consecutive incompletions from the Chargers 7-yard line, turning the ball over on downs. Indianapolis' defense managed to force a punt, but the Colts turned the ball over on downs again with 53 seconds left and San Diego ran out the rest of the clock.
It was the Colts' third consecutive loss to the Chargers and Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
's seventh loss in fourteen postseason games. The Colts also fell to 0-4 in playoff games played in years where they had a first round bye.
Scoring Summary
- 1st Quarter
- IND - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
25 yd TD pass from Peyton ManningPeyton ManningPeyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
(VinatieriAdam VinatieriAdam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
kick), 9:13. Colts 7-0. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:47.
- IND - Dallas Clark
- 2nd Quarter
- SD - Vincent JacksonVincent JacksonVincent Jackson , nicknamed "Action Jackson", is an American football wide receiver who currently plays in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers....
14 yd TD pass from Philip RiversPhilip RiversPhilip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
(KaedingNate KaedingNathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
kick), 8:38. Tied 7-7. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 7:16. - IND - Adam Vinatieri 47 yd field goal, 5:10. Colts 10-7. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:28.
- SD - Vincent Jackson
- 3rd Quarter
- SD - Chris ChambersChris ChambersChristopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
30 yd TD pass from Philip Rivers (Kaeding kick), 11:33. Chargers 14-10. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 3:27. - IND - Reggie WayneReggie WayneReginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
9 yd TD pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 2:53. Colts 17-14. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 3:02. - SD - Darren SprolesDarren SprolesDarren Lee Sproles is an American football running back of the NFL who plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
56 yd TD pass from Philip Rivers (Kaeding kick), 0:00. Chargers 21-17. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:53.
- SD - Chris Chambers
- 4th Quarter
- IND - Anthony GonzalezAnthony GonzalezAnthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...
55 yd TD pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick), 10:07. Colts 24-21. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 0:43. - SD - Billy VolekBilly VolekJohn William Volek is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Fresno State.-Early years:Volek attended Clovis West High School in...
1 yd TD run (Kaeding kick), 4:50. Chargers 28-24. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 5:17.
- IND - Anthony Gonzalez
Pro Bowl and All-Pro players
The Colts had six players elected to the 2008 Pro Bowl2008 Pro Bowl
The 2008 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2007 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2008. The game was televised in the United States by Fox and began shortly after 11:40am local time . The NFC won, 42–30, despite a 17-point first half AFC...
. Three of them were selected as starters, WR Reggie Wayne, C Jeff Saturday, and S Bob Sanders. Three other Colts were named to the reserve team; QB Peyton Manning, RB Joseph Addai, and S Antoine Bethea. This will be Peyton Manning's eighth straight Pro Bowl trip and Joseph Addai's first. On January 25, 2008 Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
safety Troy Polamalu decided to skip the Pro Bowl and Colts safety Antoine Bethea was selected to replace Polamalu. The 2008 Pro Bowl will be played February 10, 2008 in Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
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, Hawaii
Hawaii
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at Aloha Stadium
Aloha Stadium
Aloha Stadium is a stadium located in the Halawa CDP, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Currently Aloha Stadium is home to the University of Hawaii Warriors football team...
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All three of the Colts that were selected to start the Pro Bowl were either selected as first or second team All-Pro. Both Jeff Saturday and Bob Sanders were named to the first team while Reggie Wayne was named to the second team.
See also
- History of the Indianapolis ColtsHistory of the Indianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional football team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They play in the AFC South division of the National Football League. They have won 3 NFL championships and 2 Super Bowls....
- Indianapolis Colts seasonsIndianapolis Colts seasonsThe Indianapolis Colts, formerly the Baltimore Colts, are an American football team playing in the National Football League . The list documents the season-by-season records of the Colts franchise from to present, including postseason records and league awards for individual players or head coaches...
- Colts-Patriots rivalry