INDIANAPOLIS – And then there was one. One solitary team without a victory this NFL season, and it’s the Indianapolis Colts.

Their latest debacle came Sunday, in the form of a 31-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, in front of 65,218 fans at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Not once did the Colts’ offense get into the end zone. The only time they got in sniffing distance – the 33-yard line – quarterback Curtis Painter’s pass was intercepted by cornerback Kelvin Hayden, who was released by Indianapolis last summer after six seasons and a memorable interception return for a touchdown in the Super Bowl XLI victory.

Hayden’s snag of one of the many errant Painter passes was insult to injury for the Colts, off to a 0-9 start for the first time since 1997.

“Obviously, he’s a fine player,” Colts coach Jim Caldwell said. “He’s always been a guy who’s had a knack for making big plays, and he certainly came up with one in that situation. He was a very, very fine player for us.”

Conventional wisdom coming in was that the Falcons (5-3) would exploit the Colts’ 31st-ranked run defense – and Michael Turner did gain 71 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries – but it was the Colts’ mistake-prone 22nd-ranked pass defense that was the true foil.

Atlanta’s rookie wide receiver, Julio Jones, had three catches for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Matt Ryan completed 14 of 24 passes for 275 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

And, as usual, the Colts’ offense had no answer without quarterback Peyton Manning. Painter was ineffective in three quarters, completing 13 of 27 passes for 98 yards and one interception. In relief, Dan Orlovsky completed 4 of 6 for 20 yards.

“Curtis is still our starting quarterback,” Caldwell said. “We just wanted to see if we could change the path a little bit. We changed a few guys in the lineup; (Painter) wasn’t the only one.”

The Falcons outgained the Colts 432 yards to 186. First downs were 21 to 10. And time of possession was 37:46 to 22:14.

“We’ve just got to be sharper, better on the details,” Painter said. “I missed a few throws that normally I would have made. I just didn’t play well enough to win today. We’ve got to get those details straight. … We really feel like the last few games, we kind of hurt ourselves. The turnovers are always a dagger. We’ve got to clean things up and play a little bit better.”

Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins (1-7) reeled off their first victory of the season, 31-3 at Kansas City (4-4), putting the Colts in the lead to get the first pick in next spring’s draft and the possibility of selecting much-hyped Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck.

Asked whether he ever dreamed such dreadfulness would be possible back in September, when the Colts still had aspirations of playing in the upcoming Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium, Caldwell said: “I haven’t had nightmares like that in a long time. It’s obviously not something you’re going to anticipate happening. But there are no seasons with guarantees, and this one is no different.”

Despite three particularly humiliating weeks, including losing 62-7 at New Orleans on Oct. 23 and 27-10 at Tennessee on Oct. 30, Caldwell didn’t express particular concern he might lose his job before this Sunday’s game against Jacksonville.

“I don’t worry about me too much,” Caldwell said. “My focus is on the team and the players and putting in a better performance on game day. We just aren’t performing well right now and that’s my job – I’ve got to get these guys performing better and more consistently.”

Only two plays into the game, it was apparent the Colts’ fortunes would be about the same as they had been since Manning’s two offseason neck surgeries. Running back Delone Carter fumbled the ball away, setting up Turner’s 1-yard touchdown run.

Late in the first quarter, Ryan completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Jones, who was surrounded by three defenders yet able to snag the ball and keep control while rolling over the goal line for a 14-0 lead.

Jones made it 21-0 when he cut inside of cornerback Kevin Thomas on a slant pattern and escaped for an 80-yard touchdown early in the second quarter.

The Colts got their only touchdown when cornerback Jerraud Powers intercepted Ryan’s slant pass from inside his own end zone and returned it 6 yards with 7:47 remaining in the second quarter. It was the first turnover forced by the Colts since their Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh and it ended a string of 23 quarters without a takeaway.

But the Colts, who came in to Sunday allowing a league-worst 31.5 points per game, still couldn’t escape playing almost exactly to that average. Ryan connected with tight end Tony Gonzalez on a 1-yard touchdown pass with 2:50 remaining in the third quarter, and Matt Bryant added a 20-yard field goal.

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For weeks, the winless Colts have claimed to be close to a
breakthrough.

They look closer to a breakdown.

The Colts were routed 31-7 at home against Atlanta in a loss
that was more disappointing than most of the other eight. Even with
Peyton Manning out indefinitely after neck surgery, the collapse is
shocking for a franchise that expects to compete for a trip to the
Super Bowl every year.

“I haven’t had nightmares like that in a long time,” coach Jim
Caldwell said when asked if he ever dreamed the Colts could go 0-9.
“It’s not something that you anticipate is going to happen.

Indy (0-9) had been competitive at home this season. The Colts
were within two points in the second half against Cleveland,
Pittsburgh needed a late field goal to win and Kansas City had to
overcome a 24-7 deficit at Lucas Oil Stadium.

This game wasn’t close in any way. It was the Colts’ worst home
loss since a 31-3 defeat to Seattle on Sept. 14, 1997, the year
before Manning arrived. Indy was held to 186 yards _ just the
second time since the start of the 1998 season the team had failed
to gain at least 200 yards of total offense. The Colts only entered
Atlanta territory on two possessions, and one of those drives ended
when Curtis Painter threw an interception to ex-Colt Kelvin Hayden,
a painful reminder of the good old days.

“We just have to be sharper, better on the details than today,”
Painter said. “Missed a few throws that I normally would have made.
Just didn’t play well enough to win today. We will come back this
week and again try and get those details straight and work hard
this week.”

Miami’s win at Kansas City left the Colts as the only team in
the NFL without a victory.

“The thing that we have to do is we have to look at our
situation and be honest with it, with everybody,” Caldwell said.
“The fact that there are some things that we didn’t do well, that’s
why we didn’t win. We kind of look at those situations where we
turn it over, and where we aren’t effective in terms of our
execution.”

Jerraud Powers provided Indy’s only highlight, a juggling
interception he caught at the Falcons 6 before returning it for
Indy’s only score. That cut Atlanta’s lead to 21-7.

But Indy’s stagnant offense never got close to scoring
again.

“That was a big play,” Caldwell said. “Anytime you can get a
pick six, that’s huge. But we just couldn’t follow it up, we
couldn’t back it up, we couldn’t come back and answer with another
score to close the gap a little bit and make it 21-14. So, yeah, it
was a bit of a spark, but we couldn’t put another, good sequence
where we could get a scoring drive or another interception or
turnover of some sort to get us going again.”

Manning still hasn’t practiced since having neck surgery Sept.
8, and now the Colts could be without their top two tight ends.
Dallas Clark (lower leg) and Brody Eldridge (hand) both left the
game early. Caldwell provided no updates after the game.

The Colts have been outscored 75-14 in the first half of the
last three games and 120-24 overall in that stretch. They have lost
five straight home games for the first time since 2001 and could
fall to 0-10 for the first time since 1997.

Atlanta (5-3) won its third straight to keep pace with NFC
South-leading New Orleans, and it looked easy. Atlanta’s Matt Ryan
passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns, and the Falcons ran 41
times for 163 yards.

Julio Jones finished with three catches for a season-high 131
yards and two TDs, and had two carries for 33 yards. His first
touchdown was a spectacular diving grab between three defenders for
a 50-yard score. His second touchdown was an 80-yarder.

“That was a good win for our football team,” Ryan said. “I
thought all three phases played well today. We did it for 60
minutes. That’s something that we’ve been trying to do throughout
the year.”

NOTES: Atlanta is 2-13 against the Colts and earned its first
road win in the series, which began in 1966. … The Colts had a
video tribute for Hayden between the first and second quarters.
Hayden scored a TD on the game-sealing interception in the Colts’
Super Bowl win over Chicago. Hayden was cut before training camp
opened. … Falcons CB William Moore left briefly in the first half
with a thigh injury. … Donald Brown ran 16 times for 70 yards for
Indy. … Powers’ interception was Indy’s first forced turnover in
six games.

(Sports Network) – Does one man make a difference on how a team performs?

It seems that way with quarterback Peyton Manning and the winless Indianapolis
Colts, who will try once again for their first win of the season Sunday versus
the visiting Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Manning hasn’t played a down this season due to his ongoing neck issues and
will most likely not play at all in 2011 despite remaining on the active
roster. In his absence, the Colts have lost eight consecutive games to start
the year and are virtually certain to have a streak of nine straight playoff
appearances end.

The four-time MVP is expected to occupy a roster spot for the remainder of this
tumultuous campaign and could make a cameo appearance sometime in the latter
weeks of the season. Manning hasn’t been cleared to practice yet, however, and
Colts vice chairman Bill Polian was recently asked about one of the game’s most
respected players making a comeback in 2011 rather than waiting for next
season.

“Well, I think that’s generally true. The only caveat would be I’m not sure we
would play him in ballgames,” Polian said of Manning. “For example, if our
offensive line was as beaten up at the end of the season as it is now, I’m not
sure we’d run the risk of playing him. Not to denigrate [substitute
quarterback] Curtis [Painter] in any way, but a guy coming off that long of a
layoff in front of a non-experienced line would be a little difficult.”

It couldn’t get any worse, however, for the Colts, one of the NFL’s two
remaining winless teams along with Miami. For now, Painter will remain the
starter until told otherwise as the Colts are prepare for a rare showdown with
the Falcons at home after playing their last three games on the road.
Indianapolis has scored just 17 points in losses at New Orleans and Tennessee
over the last two weeks and suffered a 27-10 setback to the Titans last Sunday.

Painter passed for 250 yards with a pair of interceptions against the Titans,
one week after going 9-for-17 for 67 yards and a pick in a 62-7 romp at the
hands of the Saints.

Indianapolis has struggled mightily without its offensive captain in Manning
and is 30th in total offense (294.9 ypg) and scoring (15.1 ppg). The team is
hoping a return to Lucas Oil Stadium to play in front of the home crowd will
lift some of the bewildered spirits.

“It’s always nice to have your home crowd, especially when you’re struggling
offensively,” said veteran center Jeff Saturday. “We like to get our crowd
involved, get them excited, and you can play off that momentum and feed off of
it. So it will be good to be back at Lucas Oil, and I look forward to seeing
some smiling faces and some good fans.”

The Colts will also host Jacksonville before their bye week.

Atlanta enjoyed its week off and will visit the Colts before returning to the
Peach State for three consecutive contests. It headed to the bye riding a
season-best two-game winning streak and a 4-3 record — good enough for a
second-place tie with Tampa Bay in the NFC South standings.

The Falcons took care of Carolina and Detroit before a one-week layoff and
will get a healthy Matt Ryan back under center. The quarterback missed a few
plays in the team’s 23-16 win over Lions with what appeared to be an ankle and
knee issue after left tackle Will Svitek unintentionally stepped on Ryan’s foot
in the pocket.

“Quarterbacks get a lot of notoriety and people’s eyes are always on you, so
they kind of see those things a little bit more so than some other positions,”
Ryan said of his injury. “But that’s par for the course in our locker room.
We’ve got a lot of guys who week in and week out, grind through a lot of
different things and show up on the field. I’m just trying to do like everyone
else.”

It’s difficult to be just like everyone else when you’re the quarterback and
face of the franchise, however, and the allure of Ryan going up against Manning
has worn off now that the latter has been relegated to coaching duties on the
sidelines.

Ryan kept his focus on the team and noted how they’re still things to improve
on and stay consistent with, such as winning football games. Only a game behind
the Saints in the division standings, Atlanta can’t let one slip away this
week.

Like all teams around the league, the Falcons have been hampered with injuries
this season. It was recently learned that left offensive tackle Sam Baker will
miss three-to-four weeks with a balky back and Svitek, who filled in for Baker
at Detroit, will take over as the starter. Rookie wide receiver Julio Jones has
missed back-to-back games with a hamstring issue and tight end Tony Gonzalez
missed some practice time this week with a back issue. Both offensive weapons
are expected to be ready for Sunday’s game, however, and Falcons leading
receiver Roddy White can’t wait to see Jones get back on the field.

“We’ve missed him and his big play ability and the things he brings to the
table,” White said. “I was happy to see him out there on Monday running
routes. He even stayed after practice and we got some work in catching balls.
He’ll be ready to fly on Sunday and we’ll be ready to go.”

Sunday’s game will be just the seventh matchup between the two teams since the
Colts re-located to Indianapolis from Baltimore in 1984.

SERIES HISTORY

The Colts own a commanding 13-1 lead in their all-time series with the
Falcons, with Atlanta’s lone win in the set a 28-21 triumph at the Georgia
Dome on Dec. 6, 1998. Indianapolis has defeated the Falcons three straight
times since, following up home victories in both 2001 and 2003 with a 31-13
decision in Atlanta during the 2007 campaign. The Falcons are 0-6 all-time
against the Colts on the road, with three of those setbacks taking place in
Indianapolis.

Both Atlanta’s Mike Smith and Indianapolis’ Jim Caldwell will be opposing one
another, as well as their counterpart’s respective team, for the first time as
head coaches.

WHEN THE FALCONS HAVE THE BALL

Ryan (1,683 passing yards, 9 TD, 8 INT) had nine interceptions in 16 games a
year ago, but is one pick away from matching that mark this season. He has
thrown a touchdown pass in six straight games since not having one in a Week 1
loss at Chicago, however, though his 63.1 passer rating against Detroit was his
second-lowest of the season and worst since a 55.1 showing in a loss to Green
Bay on Oct. 9. The former Boston College college standout has been sacked 18
times already this season for a Falcons team struggling in yards per play (21st
overall), net yards passing per play (24th) and scoring average (17th). Ryan
has played well against the AFC in his career, having gone 9-3 with 18
touchdown passes to three interceptions for a 96.0 quarterback rating. The
Falcons are 17-0 when Ryan has a rating of 100 or better, and he should have a
chance to get to that mark on Sunday. Atlanta is also 25-8 under Smith in games
played indoors, and each of its last nine games will be played inside a dome.
Gonzalez (35 receptions, 4 TD) leads the team in receiving scores and is second
on the NFL’s all-time list with 1,104 receptions. White (39 receptions, 3 TD)
is hoping the return of Jones will open the offense, while running back Michael
Turner (621 rushing yards, 6 TD) will have Jason Snelling as his new fullback
after the team placed Ovie Mughelli (knee) on injured reserve during the bye.
Turner has rushed for 100-plus yards in two straight games.

The Colts have been brutal on defense this season save for the efforts of
middle linebacker and leading tackler Pat Angerer (90 tackles) and defensive
ends Dwight Freeney (12 tackles, 5 sacks) and Robert Mathis (14 tackles, 4
sacks). Angerer posted 10 tackles against the Titans and has recorded that many
on four occasions this season. Freeney is a six-time Pro Bowl selection and the
franchise’s all-time leader in sacks, but hasn’t had one since a loss to Kansas
City on Oct. 9 for the Colts, who are 31st in total defense (402.9 yards per
game), 32nd in scoring defense (31.5 points per game) and tied for 30th with 12
sacks. Indianapolis is also 31st against the run and will have a tough time
stopping Turner after Javon Ringer and Chris Johnson combined for 94 yards in
last week’s win for the Titans. Mathis said the team practices hard, but just
can’t get over the hump on Sundays. Perhaps a return home can boost the
defense’s energy and lift Indianapolis to its first win. If the Colts can find
a way to slow down the Falcons’ run game and force them to pass, they may have
a chance. In the secondary, safety Antoine Bethea (64 tackles) is a solid
contributor behind two lesser-known cornerbacks in Jacob Lacey (30 tackles) and
Jerraud Powers (35 tackles).

WHEN THE COLTS HAVE THE BALL

Painter (1,123 passing yards, 5 TD, 4 INT) has been getting extended time under
center with Manning out due to neck surgery and hasn’t done much to help fans
forget about their beloved No. 18. The former Purdue standout is averaging only
168.3 passing yards with a touchdown and four interceptions in his last three
games, but had a career-best 79 yards rushing in the loss at Tennessee. Running
back Joseph Addai (257 rushing yards, 1 TD) has been bothered by a hamstring
injury and did not play against the Titans. He has missed two of the previous
three weeks because of the problem and had just eight yards on two carries in
the blowout loss at New Orleans. Addai hasn’t rushed for more than 86 yards in
a game this season, but owns 12 rushing touchdowns in 17 career games against
the NFC. Rookie Delone Carter (305 rushing yards, 2 TD) has handled the load in
Addai’s absence and leads the Colts in rushing yards and carries (74). He was
held to 46 yards on nine carries against Tennessee, one game after ripping off
a career-best 89 yards and a touchdown on 10 touches in the loss to New
Orleans. Fellow running back Donald Brown (153 rushing yards, 2 TD) is still
relevant in Indy, and even more so now that Addai is nicked up. Indianapolis’
offensive line has been plagued by injuries this season, but rookie tackle
Anthony Castonzo returned to practice after missing several games with an ankle
injury and should play Sunday.

Atlanta must not take the Colts lightly and hope veteran defensive end John
Abraham (12 tackles, 3 sacks) can muster some pressure up front. Abraham had a
sack his last time out, ending a string of four straight games without getting
to the quarterback, and owns at least one in two of three career meetings with
Indianapolis. Linebackers Curtis Lofton (64 tackles) and Sean Weatherspoon (60
tackles, 2 sacks), who lead the Falcons in tackles, also have to be wary of
Carter or Brown even if Addai is unable to go due to injury. Safety Thomas
DeCoud (37 tackles) is tops on Atlanta with three interceptions, while
cornerback Kelvin Hayden (11 tackles, 1 INT) spent the first six years
of his career with Indianapolis and won a Super Bowl with the team. He is
enjoying a strong first season as a nickel defender with the Falcons and will
have a chance to go against some former teammates this week. The Falcons are
solid against the run this season, allowing 98.4 yards per game, and shouldn’t
have a problem slowing down the Colts’ ground attack. Atlanta is not that
impressive against the pass, however, as it is just 23rd in that category
(265.6 ypg). The Falcons have forced at least one turnover in each of the last
26 games, the longest active streak in the NFL.

KEYS TO THE GAME

Colts wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Reggie Wayne and tight end Dallas Clark
combined for 18 receptions last week in defeat and will be counted on to help
out the struggling Painter once again on Sunday. It’s difficult to imagine a
team losing when three different players have 60 or more receiving yards, but
the Colts found a way and hope history doesn’t repeat itself Sunday.

Winning at home for the Colts used to be as common as someone embarrassing
themselves on Facebook or Twitter. Now they are 0-3 as the host this season
after going 17-5 at Lucas Oil Stadium from 2008-2010, and it appears loss No. 4
at home is on the horizon unless they can reassert their dominance there.

Under Smith, the Falcons are 2-1 following a bye week and went 4-0 in November
last season en route to earning the NFC’s top seed. Smith must not let the time
off be a factor for his team against a hungry and winless Colts squad, as
Atlanta had been playing well before the break.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

It will be the Michael Turner show on Sunday, as the bowling ball-type running
back will rush for more than 100 yards in a game for the fifth time this
season. Turner has to be foaming at the mouth for this chance to run against a
banged-up Colts’ defense and is on pace for another 1,300-yard season. Though
Atlanta is tops in the NFL with a league-leading five turnovers inside the red
zone, it shouldn’t have to worry about adding to that total since Indianapolis
has experienced trouble moving the chains this season. The Falcons haven’t had
that problem, converting 45.7 percent of their third downs, which ranks sixth
in the NFL and third in the NFC.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Falcons 30, Colts 17

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In the midst of an 0-7 start to the season, many Indianapolis Colts fans are searching for answers. The offense, defense and special teams are playing poorly and the team is not winning games. Without Peyton Manning(notes) many fans expected the offense to struggle. Curtis Painter(notes) has played as well as anyone could have expected through his first four starts. The Colts defense has played much worse than anyone could have imagined. They are only missing two key players after injuries to Gary Brackett(notes) and Melvin Bullitt(notes).

The Colts defense currently ranks last in the NFL in points allowed and third-down efficiency, 31st in rushing yards and first downs allowed and 30th in total yards allowed. These defensive statistics show just how poorly the Colts defense is playing. They are playing this bad despite still having Dwight Freeney(notes), Robert Mathis(notes), Antoine Bethea(notes), Jerraud Powers(notes), and Antonio Johnson(notes) from the Super Bowl team of 2009. The talent is certainly there so something else is missing that is causing the Colts to play this poorly.

Many Colts fans felt that changes were needed after the poor start to the season. Cornerback Kevin Thomas(notes) moved into the starting lineup in the week seven loss to the New Orleans Saints. Thomas didn’t play exceptionally well but is now expected to remain a starter. At this point there is no reason not to let Thomas learn and see if he can develop into a future starter at cornerback. The Colts desperately need the help in the secondary and the move to bench Lacey and start Thomas is possibly the first out of several moves for the Colts in the coming weeks.

The real change that may be needed is with the Colts defensive scheme. Defensive coordinator Larry Coyer was chosen by head coach Jim Caldwell after he got the job. Coyer’s philosophy just doesn’t seem to work. The Colts take no risks and players are never in positions to create turnovers and turn the game in their favor. Every time a defensive player leaves they tend to thrive in another system. Colts fans used to think Jim Jennings was one of the worst cornerbacks in the NFL because he constantly gave 10-15 yard cushions to receivers and allowed them constant completions. Once Jennings left and signed with the Chicago Bears, he began playing extremely well and has been a high caliber starter on a top defense in the NFL. Kelvin Hayden also has an interception on the season in limited playing time with the Atlanta Falcons.

Colts fans should be heavily concerned about the performance of the defense so far in 2011. There are certainly talented young players on defense but something is clearly going wrong. As a fan it is noticeable that there is a problem within the Colts organization. I think the players that are there are capable of playing good defense and stopping opposing teams.

The true problem is with the Indianapolis coaching staff. This season has made it clear that if the Colts hope to return to the Super Bowl anytime soon, it’s time to look for a new coaching staff. Jim Caldwell and Larry Coyer are the ones to blame and take the fall for the Colts awful season. The players are playing hard and playing with a lot of heart but they are being out coached every week. With deficiencies in the scheme and philosophies, it appears very unlikely that the Colts’ defense will see much of an improvement in 2011.

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Kyle Rapoza is a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network and has been a lifelong fan of the Indianapolis Colts. He attended Super Bowl XLIV in Miami and follows the team closely. Follow him on Twitter @kyler11.

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The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL over the last few decades. Since moving to Indianapolis in 1984, they have bad many great moments. Five stand out above all others for fans of the Colts.

Drafting Peyton Manning(notes)

The Colts were lucky to draft a once in a lifetime player with the first pick in the draft in 1998. If it weren’t for Manning none of the other top moments in franchise history would have ever happen. For much of his career, the Colts have been one of the top franchises in the NFL and Manning is the reason for it. Drafting Manning over Ryan Leaf in 1998 likely saved football in Indianapolis and was the greatest moment in Colts history.

Winning Super Bowl XLI

Super Bowl XLI was my happiest moment as a Colts fan. Winning a Super Bowl is the biggest accomplishment a team can achieve and the Colts were due when they won in 2007. Peyton Manning finally broke through and led the Colts to their first Super Bowl championship in Indianapolis. I’ll never forget the Super Bowl game played in the rain and Kelvin Hayden’s interception return for a touchdown that clinched the victory.

Winning 2007 AFC Championship over the New England Patriots

While the Super Bowl win was a huge win for the franchise, the win over the Patriots may be the biggest game in Colts history. The Patriots were Manning and Colts’ nemesis and prior to this game the Colts were never able to defeat them in the playoffs. After falling behind 21-3, the Colts rallied and won the game in the fourth quarter to defeat their rivals and earn a trip to the Super Bowl.

Defeating the Patriots in 2009 Regular Season

This game will often be remembered as the game when Bill Belichick’s Patriots went for it on 4th and 2 deep in his own territory in the 4th quarter and the Colts pulled off an amazing 4th quarter comeback. The ending of the game is one of the greatest finishes I’ve ever seen. Reggie Wayne’s(notes) amazing touchdown catch to win it capped off a great moment in Colts history.

Monday Night Game against Tampa Bay in 2003

This game will go down as one of the best Monday Night Football games in history. Peyton Manning led the Colts to an unbelievable 4th quarter comeback and then the Colts won the game in overtime. Manning has led some unbelievable comebacks but this may be the best.

Kyle Rapoza is a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network and has been a lifelong fan of the Indianapolis Colts. He attended Super Bowl XLIV in Miami and follows the team closely. Follow him on Twitter @kyler11.

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