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[Gotham Dark Knight]

High-stakes game for Colts and Jaguars

By Alan Schmadtke
The Orlando Sentinel
(MCT)
INDIANAPOLIS - From outside, the mountain seems so high, as tall as the records amassed by Peyton Manning.
Yet the only way the Jacksonville Jaguars can guarantee themselves a spot in the NFL playoffs is to climb it. The Jags want to win the AFC South, and their path runs through Indianapolis.
In addition to taking three consecutive division titles, Indy owns a 10-game winning streak over AFC South teams and is 21-4 against division foes since the division was created in 2002.
"Clearly, they've been in control of this division, and we're in pursuit of it," Jags Coach Jack Del Rio said. "We have aspirations of winning this division. We have a goal set for it. But you can't talk about it, can't wish it. You have to go out and do it."
The Jags (2-0) own a solid start, but the measuring stick comes out Sunday at the RCA Dome against Indy (2-0).
A year ago, the Colts won the division by two games over Jacksonville. "They were 14-2, we were 12-4 (last year)," Del Rio said. "The difference was they beat us twice."

This entery is from my home town paper (which usually has a slant on things)...So is history going to repeat itself?...have the Jags learned to handle Saint Peyton?

[Lefty Noob]

Del Rio's message is loud and clear - if the Jags want to win their division, it has to start with a win over the Colts. I think Jacksonville's D should be able to handle the Colts offense, so I can't say I'd be all that surprised to see them pull out the victory over Indy. They're a really, really good team that's flying under the radar a little, and that's always dangerous.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Del Rio's message is loud and clear - if the Jags want to win their division, it has to start with a win over the Colts. I think Jacksonville's D should be able to handle the Colts offense, so I can't say I'd be all that surprised to see them pull out the victory over Indy. They're a really, really good team that's flying under the radar a little, and that's always dangerous.

See I like the Jags...but the Colts are home...The Jags had trouble against Bledsoe early, so I am not sure they are ready for Peyton...of Course if they shut down the run, they can sit on Peyton's passing...so I think it comes down to the Colts runners...can they make it through the Jag line.

[Lefty Noob]

Lots of Colts out today, though - ESPN says Vinatieri and Stokely will both miss the game. Probably Freeney too.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Lots of Colts out today, though - ESPN says Vinatieri and Stokely will both miss the game. Probably Freeney too.

Stokley doesn't bother me...Vinatieri jsut means more TD passes for Peyton...but Freeney will hurt a lot...he is a Franchise player...

[EmpireWF]

After Peyton Manning rushes for a short touchdown for the two TD lead, Byron Leftwich comes back and throws another TD to cut the lead in half (to 7 points).

C'mon Jags...you can do it!

[Lefty Noob]

No, I guess they can't do it. Indy wins the game, 21-14. Manning throws for one score and runs for another in the win.