Reading the coverage: Bullitt a bargain

...quarterback, says Phil Richards. John Oehser's Magnificent Seven column says the O-line deserves credit. Dwight Freeney buys into the rest philosophy, says Oehser. Melvin Bullitt ranks as one of the league's...

Reading the coverage: Reeves absolved of PI

...and playing so well, says Mike Chappell. Kelvin Hayden says he's ready to go but Dwight Freeney isn't as confident, writes Phil Richards. Considering the Colts' late-season strategy and momentum with...

It's crunch time for Giants

Two straight home games, starting Sunday against Dallas, will make or break the Giants' season, writes John Clayton.

Wrap-up: Colts 35, Texans 27

...In turn, the Texans nearly doubled Indianapolis' first-half time of possession. With Colts pass rusher Dwight Freeney out of the lineup, Matt Schaub had an awful lot of time to survey the scene...

Colts upend Texans with big 4th then take AFC South after Jags loss

The Indianapolis Colts stayed perfect by extending their dominance of the Houston Texans.

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'Perfect' Colts rally, clinch AFC South

Key plays made by an undermanned defense helped the Indianapolis Colts rally from a 17-point deficit, remain unbeaten and clinch the AFC South title in defeating the Houston Texans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Colts' Freeney held out vs. Texans

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts will be without sack leader Dwight Freeney when they play the Houston Texans on Sunday, head coach Jim Caldwell told ESPN.com's Ed Werder.

Reading the coverage: Apologies for Addai?

...Johnson's been playing at a high level for a long time, says Phillip B. Wilson. Dwight Freeney was shut down by New England, says Phil Richards. Colts fans and some bloggers owe Joseph...

The one and onlys

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 08: Dwight Freeney #93 of the Indianapolis Colts sacks Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans during the NFL...

Reading the Coverage: Almost all Manning

...second-best QB matchup of all time. John McClain contemplates Manning and Brady. Tom Brady considers Dwight Freeney the best pass-rusher in the league and a look at the 2008 draft. John Oehser...

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Reading the coverage: Inside Manning's helmet

...to help with depth, says Mike Chappell. New England will mix things up, writes Phil Richards. Dwight Freeney's enjoying chasing a record, says Michael Marot. Tom Brady is back to himself, says Mike...

INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 08: Dwight Freeney #93 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a sack during the NFL game against the Houston Texans...