PDA

View Full Version : Divisional Playoffs Colts -vs- Ravens


Python
01-08-2007, 09:21 AM
Place your bets here.

Teams Info

Colts

Wild-card D-light
So much for Indianapolis' run defense ranking dead last in the NFL, and it was a great time to hold its first opponent to under 100 yards on the ground. The Colts held Kansas City to 44 yards rushing, didn't surrender a first down for the first 2½ quarters of the game, and advanced to the divisional playoffs round with a 23-8 victory over the Chiefs. Not only did Indy stop the run, but the offense used the run to control the game. Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes combined for 190 yards on 38 carries to overcome a three-interception performance by Peyton Manning. However, Manning still threw for 268 yards and the clinching 5-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne in the fourth quarter. The Colts will now advance to play the Ravens in Baltimore on Jan. 14 in the divisional playoffs. "Our defense was awesome today," Manning said. "We made some mistakes and the defense made sure we didn't pay for it."


Ravens

Wait and see
The Ravens have done just about everything they could to secure a top playoff spot and a shot at the Super Bowl. That quest won't begin for at least another week, however, as Baltimore defeated the Bills 19-7 last week to secure a first-round bye. The Ravens will instead try to get some rest, build their game plan and wait to see who they'll be playing. As the No. 2 seed in the AFC, Baltimore will face the highest seed to advance this weekend. So a matchup with the No. 6 Chiefs is not a possibility, but if the Colts win that game, the Ravens will face Peyton Manning and company. If the Chiefs win, Baltimore will square off with the winner of the Jets-Patriots game. Whoever makes it to Baltimore will have to deal with a squad that is well-rested and motivated to come up with a Super Bowl run.



source ([Only registered and activated users can see links])

Python
01-13-2007, 07:58 PM
Vinatieri boots Colts into AFC title game

BALTIMORE (Jan. 13, 2007) -- Adam Vinatieri and the resurgent Indianapolis defense helped the Colts heap another dose of misery upon Baltimore.

Signed during the offseason specifically for his playoff experience, Vinatieri kicked five field goals Saturday to put his name in the NFL record book and carry Indianapolis past the Baltimore Ravens 15-6 and into the AFC championship game.

Although unspectacular, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was efficient enough to make up for some of his previous playoff failures and keep alive his hope of playing in the Super Bowl for the first time.

Indianapolis never trailed in eliminating the No. 2-seeded Ravens (13-4), who were coming off a first-round bye and poised to extract a measure of revenge against the franchise that broke the hearts of Baltimore fans by sneaking out of the city to Indianapolis in March 1984.

The third-seeded Colts (14-4) will next face the winner of Sunday's game between San Diego and New England. If the Patriots win, the game will be in Indianapolis.

Vinatieri won two Super Bowls with late field goals and scored 117 points in the postseason for New England. He was signed by Indianapolis as a free agent to replace Mike Vanderjagt, who missed a 46-yard field goal with 17 seconds left last season in the Colts' 21-18 playoff loss to Pittsburgh.

Vinatieri justified the acquisition with a flawless performance Saturday. He connected on field goal tries of 23, 42, 51, 48 and 35 yards; the fourth kick gave him set an NFL-record 33 career postseason field goals.


Vinatieri, who kicked three field goals last week against Kansas City, broke the mark of 32 held by Gary Anderson. The record-setting kick came with 10:57 left in the third quarter and put the Colts ahead 12-3.

That was enough support for a defense that during the regular season finished last against the run. The Colts did not allow a touchdown, held Jamal Lewis to 53 yards rushing also forced four turnovers - intercepting Steve McNair twice and recovering two fumbles.

source ([Only registered and activated users can see links]@BAL)

Easye1982
01-13-2007, 09:05 PM
What I say Python! :D


Double or nothing the Ravens don't make it to the Super Bowl!!! :horn: :thumb: