Game Preview
Mike Krueger
Predicted Score: Colts 30, Ravens 13
Indianapolis: The Colts are coming off a huge win against Jacksonville and remain in the driver's seat for the #2 seed in the AFC. Helping their cause, Marvin Harrison (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Tony Dungy said there's a chance he could play against the Ravens. Whenever Harrison does it return it's likely to give the Colts a needed psychological boost, as their offense isn't performing up to the Colts standard. That being said, Peyton Manning ranks 7th in passing yards and 5th with 23 touchdowns. The Colts can wrap up the division this weekend with a win and should have no problem doing so against a spent Ravens squad.
- Start: QB Peyton Manning, RB Joseph Addai, WR Reggie Wayne, TE Dallas Clark, K Adam Vinatieri
- Consider: N/A
- Sit: WR Marvin Harrison, WR Anthony Gonzalez
Baltimore: The Ravens admitted last was their Superbowl and they played like it, taking the mighty Patriots down to the wire only to fall short. So what do they have left for the Colts this week? Will their intensity be the same? I don't think so either, which is why a quick start by Indianapolis could cause the Ravens to pack up shop early and mail it in. McGahee and Mason are too consistent to leave on your bench but at 4-8 and on a 6-game slide, don't expect Baltimore to bring their "A" game. The Ravens have lost 3-straight at home.
- Start: RB Willis McGahee, WR Derrick Mason
- Consider: QB Kyle Boller, WR Demetrius Williams
- Sit: TE Todd Heap WR Mark Clayton