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Indianapolis Colts (10-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9)
Thursday night, NFL Network, 8:00 PM ET
Indianapolis is seeking its seventh consecutive playoff appearance under Head Coach Tony Dungy. The Colts are
peaking at the right time and appear set for a deep run into this season's playoffs, and perhaps, all the way to
Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay (February 1,2009).
Colts Lead the Series 11-4
The Colts lead the all-time series against the Jaguars, 11-4. Since 2002, when the Colts and Jaguars
were grouped into the AFC South, the Colts lead the division rivalry 9-4.
Last Time: Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Indianapolis Colts 21 (September 21, 2008)
The Jacksonville Jaguars won the first meeting this season, 23-21 in Indianapolis (September 21, 2008).
In that game, Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee converted 3 field goals (26, 21 yards), including the game-winning 51-yarder
with 4 seconds remaining in the game as Jacksonville prevailed. Scobee's game-winning kick capped a 47-yard drive by the
Jaguars.
The Jaguars controlled the ball for 41:35 of the contest, including for an unimaginable 26 minutes in the second half.
Jacksonville rushed 48-236 and totaled 403 yards. Running backs Fred Taylor (26-121) and Maurice Jones-Drew (19-107) paced
the ground attack.
The Colts gave up leads of 7-0, 14-10 and 21-20, with the final lead coming with 1:07 remaining on running back
Joseph Addai's second TD of the day (16-78, 2 TDs rushing). Peyton Manning was 15-29-216 with 1 TD and 2 interceptions.
NFL 2008 Week 15: Indianapolis Colts 31, Detroit Lions 21
On the game's opening drive, the Colts scored as Dominic Rhodes carried the ball seven
times for 41 yards, including a 1-yard run into the end zone for the 7-0 score with 7:41 remaining in the
first quarter.
On the ensuing drive the Colts held the Lions to a three-and-out. However, Keiwan Ratliff
muffed the Lions punt and Anthony Cannon recovered the ball at the Indianapolis 35-yard line. The Lions
capitalized on the turnover with a Jason Hanson 51-yard field goal to make the score 7-3.
In the second quarter Peyton Manning led the Colts offense down the field as he connected on
5-of-7 passes for 39 yards. Colts RB Chad Simpson scored on a two-yard run to put the Colts up 14-3.
The Lions quickly responded on the next drive as QB Dan Orlovsky connected with WR Calvin Johnson (8 yards),
TE Michael Gaines (33 yards) and Johnson again (33 yards) for a touchdown to cap the 3-play, 69-yard drive
and edge the Lions closer, 14-10.
With a little less than 2 minutes remaining in the half, the Colts scored again as
Manning connected with TE Dallas Clark four times for 57 yards on the drive, including a 3-
yard touchdown to end the first half with a 21-10 lead.
In the third quarter, the Lions edged closer (21-13) on Hanson's 30-yard field goal to make the score 13-21.
The Lions scored again as Orlovsky connected on 6-of-7 passes for 62
yards and Smith carried the ball six times for 26 yards, including the 1-yard
touchdown run that capped the 13-play, 91-yard drive. Orlovsky connected with
Fitzsimmons for the two-point conversion to tie the game, 21-21 with 12:58 left in the game.
On the following drive the Colts took the lead again as Rhodes scored on another 1-yard run.
The Colts scored again two drives later on Adam Vinatieri's 31-yard field goal with 0:44 remaining in the game
for the Colts 31-21 win.
NFL 2008 Week 15: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Green Bay Packers 16
The Jaguars snapped a 4-game losing streak and won at home for the first since September outscoring the Packers
13-3 in the final quarter. The Jaguars win eliminated the Packers from NFC playoff contention.
Jaguars QB David Garrard threw two touchdowns passes while running back Maurice Jones-Drew scored twice.
Jones-Drew, starting in place of Fred Taylor, ran for 48 yards and added 22 receiving yards. Garrard
finished the game with 238 passing yards and rushed for 31 yards. Dennis Northcutt, Gerrard's primary receiver
for the day, caught 5 passes for 127 yards and one TD.
The Jaguars entered the final quarter trailing the Packers, 13-7. The games momentum shifted to the Jaguars
when their defense stopped Packers running back John Kuhn on a 4th-and-1 to start the 4th quarter. On the subsequent
drive, Garrard connected with Drew-Jones on 14-yard TD pass to regain the lead, 14-13. The Packers responded
with Mason Crosby's 3rd field goal of the game to re-take the lead, 16-14.
However, the Jaguars came back and scored a touchdown in what proved to be the decisive drive of the game.
Garrard first connected with Northcutt on a 41-yard pass play and then ran for a 16-yard gain. Jones-Drew scored on
the ensuing play for the 20-16 lead.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (10-4)
The Colts have extended their streak of double-digit victory seasons to seven, a streak spanning Dungy's career as
head coach in Indianapolis. The Colts streak of seven consecutive double-digit victory seasons ties the second longest
streak in NFL history (16, San Francisco, 1983-98; 7, Dallas, 1975-81).
With their victory last week Indianapolis produced its seventh consecutive win, making the Colts the only team in
NFL history to win seven or more consecutive regular-season games in five consecutive seasons (2004: 8 in a row, 2005: 13,
2006: 9, 2007: 7 & 6, 2008: 7). Prior to last week's win, the Colts and 49ers (1989-95) were the only NFL
teams to win at least six consecutive games in five consecutive seasons.
In addition, the Indianapolis Colts are now the only NFL team with five consecutive 12-plus victory seasons
(2003-07).
The Colts aim for 8th consecutive win. Colts (2004-08) & 49ers (1989-95) are the only teams in NFL history to win
at least 6 consecutive games in 5 consecutive seasons In past 3 Thursday night games, Peyton Manning has 12 TDs vs. 1 interception & 132.2 passer rating. Since 2004, Colts are 43-7 (.860) when Peyton Manning has 2 or more touchdowns in a game. RB JOSEPH ADDAI had 2 rush TDs in last meeting against the Jaguars WR REGGIE WAYNE (1,022) has reached
1,000 receiving yards in 5 consecutive seasons. In past 3 games played in Jacksonville, WR MARVIN HARRISON is averaging
84.6 receiving yards per game (254 total) Since 2007, TE DALLAS CLARK is 1st in NFL among TEs with 16 TDs.
Clark had career-high in receiving (12) & yards (142) last week DE ROBERT MATHIS has 6.5 sacks in past 4 S MELVIN BULLITT recorded 3 of career-high 4 interceptions during last 2 minutes of 4th quarter in 2008
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (5-9)
Since 2006, the Jaguars are 16-4 (.800) when gaining 150 or more rushing yards in a game QB DAVID GARRARD has career-best 3,164 passing yards in 2008. In past 3 against Colts, Garrard has 95.7 passer rating For his career, RB MAURICE JONES-DREW is averaging 96.0 rushing yards per game versus Colts. Jones-Drew aims for his
5th consecutive game with rush TD against the Colts. Jones-Drew is having a career year as he has career-highs in receptions (54)
& yards (484) this NFL 2008 season. Jones-Drew (12) needs 3 rush TDs to surpass FRED TAYLOR (14 in 1998) for most rushing
TDs in a season in Jaguars history. Jones-Drew (14) needs 3 TDs to tie Taylor (17 in 1998) for most TDs in Jaguars franchise
history Since 2007, WR REGGIE WILLIAMS leads the Jaguars with 13 TD receptions (10 in 2007, 3 in 2008). WR DENNIS NORTHCUTT
posted season-best 127 receiving yards (25.4 average) last week against Green Bay on 5 catches DE REGGIE HAYWARD had season-high 2
sacks last week in the Jaguars win against the Packers
PREDICTION: Indianapolis Colts 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 10
Someone was bound to win last week's game between the reeling Packers and Jaguars. If not for the lucky bounce
at the end of Garrard's 16-yard run on the decisive drive of the game, it may have well been the Packers.
The Jaguars have been a major disappointment this season having lost 5 of their last 7 and defeating only the
winless Lions (38-14) and the Packers in the process. However, a victory over the Colts at home would take some of the
sting out of the Jaguars miserable 2008 NFL campaign.
Don't Count On It.
To say the Colts are on a roll is an understatement. In addition to the 7-game winning streak, the Colts carry a
30-10 record against their AFC South division rivals since NFL re-alignment.
Furthermore, Peyton Manning has been unstoppable during the winning streak. Over the last 7 games, Manning has
completed 173 of 249 passes for 1,789 yards with 13 touchdown passes and only 3 interceptions. Manning's preformance
over the last 7 games adds up to a 102.3 passer rating.
Keep in mind that last season (10/22/2007) the Colts defeated the Jaguars in Jacksonville, 29-7. In that game, Manning
passed for 259 yards & 1 TD.
Expect the Colts to get payback for their home loss to the Jaguars earlier this season and punch their ticket for the
AFC Playoffs in what should be an easy 30-10 victory.
RELATED NFL 2008 Week 16
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NFL Week 16: Two Weeks Left in an Extraordinary NFL 2008 Regular Season
With 2 weeks left in the regular season NFL teams find themselves in must-win situations. For the NFC & AFC Top seeds, it's about home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
For the other teams still in the playoff hunt, it's a matter of survival and about punching their ticket for the
playoffs. As such, the goal is simple: keep winning, control your own playoff destiny and hope not to have to rely
on other teams losing.
Ravens vs. Cowboys: Identical Records & Playoff Aspirations
The game features a matchup of teams with identical 9-5 records fighting for a Wildcard playoff berth in their
conferences. The Ravens come off a deflating 13-9 loss to the Steelers while the Cowboys head into the
game after a convincing 20-8 victory against the New York Giants.
Falcons are No Match for Vikings at Metrodome
The Vikings can clinch the NFC North this week, while the Falcons have a chance to earn a Wildcard spot this week.
However, the Falcons are simply not built for the road this season proving that not all 9-5 records are equal.
NFC Leaders Battle It Our for Home Field Supremacy
The NFC's top playoff seed is at stake this Sunday night when the Carolina Panthers visit the New York Giants. The
Giants and Panthers have identical 11-3 records, but appear to be going in different directions.
The Battle for the AFC King of the Hill
The top two seeds in the AFC meet this Sunday, as the AFC South Champion Tennessee Titans (12-2) host the
AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3). While both teams have clinched a first-round playoffs bye,
this Sunday game will likely determine which team gains homefield advantage in the AFC.
4th Time Better Be the Charm for the Jets Out West
The Jets head to the west coast for the 4th time this season to face the Seahawks in Mike Holmgren's last home
game as Seattle's head coach. With the Dolphins and Patriots also sporting 9-5 records, this week's matchup
is significant. The Jets cannot afford to look ahead to the season finale against the Dolphins.
Eagles Aim for 4th in a Row at Redskins Expense
The Eagles look to win their fourth straight game as they travel to Washington to take on the Redskins.
The Washington Redskins (7-7) downward spiral continued last week in Cincinnati as Washington suffered
its third straight loss and defeats in five of their last six games.
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NFL 2008 WEEK 16 RESULTS – DECEMBER 18, 20-22
(All times local)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:00 PM (NFLN - Thursday, December 18)
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys, 7:00 PM (NFLN - Saturday, December 20)
San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans, 12:00 PM
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos, 2:05 PM
Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders, 1:05 PM
N.Y. Jets at Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings, 4:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redksins, 4:15 PM
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM
Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots, 1:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams, 12:00 PM
Carolina Panthers at N.Y. Giants, 8:15 PM (NBC)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, 7:30 PM (ESPN - Monday, December 22)
NFL 2008 WEEK 15 RESULTS – DECEMBER 11, 14-15
(Home Team in Caps)
CHICAGO BEARS 27, New Orleans Saints 24 (OT)
N.Y. JETS 31, Buffalo Bills 27
Seattle Seahawks 23, ST. LOUIS RAMS 20
Minnesota Vikings 35, ARIZONA CARDINALS 14
ATLANTA FALCONS 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 (OT)
Pittsburgh Steelers 13, BALTIMORE RAVENS 9
CINCINNATI BENGALS 20, Washington Redskins 13
CAROLINA PANTHERS 30, Denver Broncos 10
HOUSTON TEXANS 13, Tennessee Titans 12
New England Patriots 49, OAKLAND RAIDERS 26
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31, Detroit Lions 21
DALLAS COWBOYS 20, N.Y. Giants 8
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 20, Green Bay Packers 16
San Diego Chargers 22, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 21
MIAMI DOLPHINS 14, San Francisco 49ers 9
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 30, Cleveland Browns 10
NFL 2008 WEEK 14 RESULTS - DECEMBER 4, 7 - 8
(Home team in CAPS)
SAN DIEGO 34, Oakland 7
Miami 16, BUFFALO 3 (Toronto)
DENVER 24, Kansas City 17
SAN FRANCISCO 24, N.Y. Jets 14
CHICAGO 23, Jacksonville 10
New England 24, SEATTLE 21
Minnesota 20, DETROIT 16
ARIZONA 34, St. Louis 10
Houston 24, GREEN BAY 21
PITTSBURGH 20, Dallas 13
INDIANAPOLIS 35, Cincinnati 3
BALTIMORE 24, Washington 10
NEW ORLEANS 29, Atlanta 25
Philadelphia 20, N.Y. GIANTS 14
TENNESSEE 28, Cleveland 9
CAROLINA 38, Tampa Bay 23
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