Don't downgrade Colts for close wins over bad teams
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...gauge of who's the best? I know I am stretching the point, but if we rate playoff caliber teams based on how they beat Detroit, here are the standings by point differential: Tennessee, 34...
Blog | December 19, 2008MVP watch: Warner, Manning reconsidered
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...has the momentum. We'll see if that changes now that the Colts can't improve their playoff standing. Warner could have a hard time regaining his momentum during a Week 16 game at New...
Blog | December 19, 2008Reading the coverage: Manning from all angles
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...John McClain reminisces about Slingin' Sammy Baugh. Indianapolis Colts That's eight consecutive wins and seven consecutive playoff berths for Peyton Manning and the Colts, writes Phil Richards. The defense got the two plays it...
Blog | December 19, 2008Slingin' it, Manning channels Baugh
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...tonight." Perhaps only Manning could put forth such a precise performance in a game that clinched a playoff spot, then frame it so nicely, just like that SI picture. It's no surprise when he...
Blog | December 19, 2008Polian likes alternate playoff seeding plan
Paul Kuharsky, AFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Bill Polian likes the idea of the playoff field being seeded according to records, but said on his weekly radio show this week that while...
Blog | December 18, 2008Minus Harrison vs. Jags, are Colts previewing '09?
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...Anthony Gonzalez will work as the second receiver opposite Reggie Wayne as Indianapolis looks to clinch a playoff berth and the No. 5 seed in the AFC with a win over the Jaguars. Might we...
Blog | December 18, 2008Audibles: Colts at Jaguars
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...Mathis, are not going to give it to him. A win for the Colts would clinch a playoff spot. In short-rest games between tired teams, the home team usually has an edge. But the...
Blog | December 18, 2008Reading the coverage: Huey's 271st game as Colts RB coach
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...case for Steve Slaton. Indianapolis Colts Tony Dungy can become the first coach to go to the playoffs 10 consecutive years with a win tonight, says Mike Chappell.Running backs coach Gene Huey will work...
Blog | December 18, 2008Texans had rare game with two 16-play drives
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...field goals. Here's a breakdown of every 16-play drive in the NFL since 2001, including playoffs: Total drives: 260 Touchdowns: 109 Field goals: 100 Missed FG: 18 Downs: 19 Turnovers: 9 End of...
Blog | December 17, 2008Steelers-Titans rare sort of late-season matchup
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...mathemagician.) Feedback below shows that more than one of these games feature a team secure in its playoff fortunes and willing to rest key people
Blog | December 17, 2008Blogger debate: Steelers vs. Titans
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...the networks, love. On the line, the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. Our AFC South blogger, Paul Kuharsky and AFC North blogger, James Walker, will both be at the...
Blog | December 17, 2008Colts' clinching scenarios
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...you Colts fans to chew on: There are 10 different routes Indianapolis can take to clinching a playoff spot this week. I'm guessing you'd all be happiest if the Colts just take care...
Blog | December 16, 2008What I think they're thinking
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...and to beat the top dog gives us a whole new level of confidence. Out of the playoff picture, we still have plenty to play for. One more win assures us of a second .500...
Blog | December 16, 2008Reading the coverage: Texans gaining confidence
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...named to the Pro Bowl today. Indianapolis Colts A win Thursday night puts the Colts in the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year, writes Mike Chappell.The Colts have done well recently with short weeks...
Blog | December 16, 2008Colts maintain control of top Wild Card slot
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...win over Detroit. The Colts have a variety of routes by which they can seal up their playoff spot, but the simplest is to win in Jacksonville. Indianapolis remains in control of the AFC's...
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