Despite being outplayed much of the way, the Colts had a lot of things go their way, but still couldn't steal a victory. Philly had the game clinched on a fumble recovery in the games final minutes, but a roughing the passer penalty gave the Colts new life. Javarris James (Edgerrin's cousin) scored a touchdown and the Colts were within two.
The defense came up with a big stop, but it was the offense that seemed to not be in the game. WIth 47 seconds to go with no timeouts and at your own 26, you would think Peyton Manning could trot the team down the field into field goal range and Adam Vinatieri could finish it off. But after an initial Reggie Wayne reception, the Colts could not connect on deep routes to Pierre Garcon.
Philly ended the game the way the Colts often do, with a game sealing interception.
The Colts have had bad luck this year, with nearly all of there players suffering injuries. Austin Collie may be out for the year after taking a cheap shot against the Eagles. But the team as a whole doesn't seem as focused as they were last season. And in a tough AFC, they may need to win the division to even have a chance at defending their AFC crown come playoff time.
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