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      Colts’ run defense takes hit, Bob Sanders out 4-6 weeks

      September 17, 2008 /

      Indianapolis Colts’ safety Bob Sanders will miss the next four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain.

      “He’ll be back, that’s for sure,” Polian said. “At this point we’re not sure of the severity, but I would say four-to-six (weeks) is probably the reasonable assumption.”

      Sanders, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, injured his right ankle during the second half of Sunday’s 18-15 victory at Minnesota.

      Polian indicated Sanders also might undergo arthroscopic “cleanup” surgery on one of his knees while he is recovering from the ankle injury. That would enable Sanders to avoid offseason surgery, “which is always a good thing,” Polian said.

      Terrible news for the Colts. They were already having issues stopping the run and now they lose their best overall defender. The Jaguars’ running game could potentially get back on track this Sunday in Indy.

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      Peterson runs wild, but Manning rallies Colts over Vikings

      September 14, 2008 /

      Peyton ManningAdrian Peterson rushed for 160 yards on 29 carries, but Peyton Manning rallied the Indianapolis Colts to an 18-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome on Sunday.

      The Colts put the Manning touch on another impressive rally, thanks to a handful of clutch completions near the end by their stalwart quarterback, and reminded the Vikings it’s just not possible to win without throwing the ball.

      Manning passed for 311 yards and moved Adam Vinatieri in position for the winning field goal with 3 seconds left, leading Indianapolis to an 18-15 victory on Sunday after Minnesota led 15-0 late in the third quarter.

      The Colts were lucky to pull this victory out. They have to do something about their run defense because they can’t continue to get shredded for 180 yards a game and win. I know Manning threw for 311 yards and a touchdown, but he still looks out of rhythm and he was picked off twice.

      The Vikings had this game won, but the secondary let them down once again (very reminiscent of last season). People want to hang all of the Vikings’ success this year on QB Tarvaris Jackson, but he was efficient today. He didn’t torch the Colts by any means, but he didn’t have to with Peterson rushing for 160 yards. So far Jared Allen hasn’t made the impact that many expected him to make when Minnesota acquired him this offseason. So far, Allen hasn’t even recorded a tackle.

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      NFL Week 2: 5 Things to Watch

      September 14, 2008 /

      Matt Cassel1. Matt Cassel’s performance. There’s been a lot of positive talk coming out of New England this week about how Cassel can more than hold his own replacing Tom Brady, who is out for the year with a knee injury. Watch for Jets’ head coach Eric Mangini to use different defensive fronts on Sunday in efforts to confuse Cassel and properly welcome him into the NFL. It’ll be interesting to see if Pats’ head coach Bill Belichick changes his offensive approach (i.e. relying on the run more and playing conservative), or if he’ll keep things the same now that Cassel is under center.

      2. How Michael Turner, Matt Forte and Thomas Jones will fair against tougher defenses. All three of these backs were highly productive in Week 1, but they also faced suspect run defenses. This week, Turner takes on the Bucs, Forte faces the Panthers and Jones goes against the Patriots – all tough challenges. Which back(s) can be as productive as he was last week?

      3. How the Chargers, Colts, Vikings, Jaguars, Seahawks and Browns fair. At the very least, all six of these teams were expected to make a run at the playoffs this year, if not the Super bowl in the cases of the Vikings, Colts and Jaguars. The Colts and Vikes square off in Minnesota, so one of those teams will still be winless on Monday. And the Chargers (Broncos), Jaguars (Bills) and Browns (Steelers) all have tough matchups this week, so one if not all of them could wind up 0-2 as well. The Seahawks catch a break by hosting the lowly 49ers, but even that game isn’t a guarantee with how banged up the Seattle offense is.

      Jake Delhomme4. How the Bears, Panthers, Bills, Falcons, Broncos and Cardinals play. The reverse of No. 3; none of these six teams were supposed to do much this season, but all had impressive Week 1 performances. The Bears and Panthers play in Carolina, while the Bills (Jaguars), Falcons (Bucs) and Broncos (Chargers) all have tougher tests this week than they did last Sunday. Only the Cardinals have it easy with the Dolphins, who didn’t play that bad last week against the Jets.

      5. Is the Bengals’ offense that bad? Last week Cincinnati put on one of the worst offensive performances of some time. Things don’t get easier this week, as Tennessee rolls into town after sacking Jaguars’ quarterback David Garrard seven times and completely stuffing Jacksonville’s potent running game. We could see a repeat performance of last week if Chris Perry and the running game can’t get going to help keep the Titans’ defense honest.

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      Week 2 NFL Primer

      September 12, 2008 /

      Matt CasselSunday’s Best: Patriots (1-0) at Jets (1-0), 4:15 PT ET CBS
      The best game on the Week 2 schedule is actually Monday night when the Cowboys host the Eagles, but there will be plenty of time to hype that game before kickoff. The best and arguably most intriguing matchup Sunday is the Patriots and the Jets. Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury opens the door for the Jets in the AFC East and a win Sunday would go a long way in proving that the power has shifted in the division. Pats’ backup Matt Cassel played well in New England’s victory over the Chiefs last week, but with a full week to prepare, expect Jets’ head coach Eric Mangini to use multiple defensive fronts in efforts to confuse the inexperienced signal caller. This will also be a great test for the Pats’ secondary (a unit that looks thin on paper), as Brett Favre will look to take chances downfield in the passing game. The Jets are currently 1-point favorites.

      Upset Watch: Chargers (0-1) at Broncos (1-0), 4:15 PM ET CBS
      San Diego is coming off a devastating last second loss to the Panthers at home, while Denver dismantled Oakland on Monday Night Football. The Chargers will be without linebacker Shawne Merriman (knee) for the rest of the season and now reports have surfaced that running back LaDainian Tomlinson (toe) might not be ready to play either. The Broncos did a tremendous job pressuring JaMarcus Russell on Monday night and if LT can’t go, look for Denver blitz early and often. The Broncos have two corners in Champ Bailey and Dre’ Bly that can play one-on-one with any of the Chargers’ receivers, so expect them to send extra defenders on most plays to try and get QB Philip Rivers to make mistakes. Jay Cutler and the Broncos’ offense will also receive a boost with the return of receiver Brandon Marshall, who was serving a one-game suspension. San Diego is currently a 1-point favorite on the road.

      David GarrardIntriguing Matchup: Bills (1-0) at Jaguars (0-1), 1:00 PM ET CBS
      Many people figured these teams’ records would be flipped heading into this game. But the Titans absolutely flustered the Jaguars’ offense by taking away the run and sacking QB David Garrard seven times in a 17-10 win, while the Bills used a combination of outstanding special teams and solid defense to destroy the Seahawks in their home opener. The Jags were a perennial Super Bowl contender coming into the season, so it’ll be interesting to see how they respond to their Week 1 loss. And if Buffalo pulls out a win they now become instant contenders in the AFC East with Brady out for the year. Jacksonville is currently a 5.5-point favorite.

      Other Notable Games:
      Steelers (1-0) at Browns (0-1), 8:15 PM ET NBC
      These two teams are expected to battle all season for the AFC North crown, but with how bad the Browns looked last week against Dallas, the Steelers might still be the class of the division.

      Bears (1-0) at Panthers (1-0), 1:00 PM ET FOX
      Both of these teams played inspired football in Week 1 and the winner of this game might prove to be a sleeper contender in the NFC.

      Colts (0-1) at Vikings (0-1), 1:00 PM CBS
      High expectations surrounded these teams entering the season, but both squads were embarrassed in last week. Which team will get back on track?

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      NFL News and Notes Week 2: LaDainian Tomlinson misses practice

      September 11, 2008 /

      LaDainian Tomlinson– According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates and Antonio Cromartie all missed practice Wednesday. All three are expected to play Sunday.

      – The Colts cut DT Ed Johnson following a marijuana arrest. Johnson made the team last year as an undrafted free agent and played in all 16 games.

      – Browns’ receiver Donte Stallworth didn’t practice Wednesday and might miss his second straight game due to a quadriceps injury.

      – The Jets extended the contract of tight end Chris Baker. He received a three-year extension, which includes $12.2 million in “new money.”

      – Texans’ running back Ahman Green is in a walking boot, which means rookie Steve Slaton will likely start this week against Baltimore.

      – More bad news for the Patriots as receiver Randy Moss is dealing with a back injury and Tom Brady’s ACL surgery has been delayed 4-6 weeks.

      – The Bucs will start Brian Griese at quarterback Sunday against the Falcons. Jeff Garcia is out with an ankle injury.

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