NFL
Romo
Which NFL stars are under the most pressure in 2013?
Ucf
College football's greatest discontinued nicknames
Cup
NHL must shorten the Stanley Cup playoffs
Florida
The best college hoops recruiting classes since 2000
Rp
How do these starting pitchers still have jobs?

Patriots Defeat Colts 31-24

Found December 04, 2011 on Musket Fire:
PLAYERS: Peyton Manning
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts,  New England Patriots
96329553
Gronk walks off with what he thought was a record-breaking football. Photo by APThe game didn’t have the luster it usually has with Peyton Manning on the sidelines, but that doesn’t make the win any less meaningful. The Patriots improve to 9-3, keeping pace with the Steelers and the Texans in the battle for the #1 seed in the playoffs,  and the Colts remain winless on the season. The score indicates a closer game than what was seen on the field for the majority of the time played, as the score was 31-3 at the end of the third quarter. The Colts then came back to score 21 points in the fourth quarter and hold the Patriot offense scoreless. … [visit site to read more]Patriots Defeat Colts 31-24 - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Original Story: http://musketfire.com/2011/12/04/patr...
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
PEYTON PLACE

Peyton Manning: Polian not accurate

Via Pro Football Zone  |  December 05, 2011

During an interview, the injured Colts QB implied that Colts vice chairman Bill Polian's comments regarding the alleged discussion that occurred between the two about drafting a QB were taken out of context.

Colts QB Peyton Manning Says 'It's Hard To Say' If He'll Play Again

Via GridironFans.com  |  December 04, 2011
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning suffered a neck injury that has prevented him from playing this season, and while recent x-rays showed that he is recovering, he has no idea if he'll ever touch a field again. "It's hard to say (if I'll play again)," Manning said. "I was pleased with the doctor's news last week. Now I kind of start this phase two on...

Is there a good reason for Manning to stay?

Via Indy Star  |  December 06, 2011
Everybody wonders what the Indianapolis Colts are going to do with quarterback Peyton Manning when the time comes in March to make a decision on his $28 million option bonus.

Strange new world with Colts and Peyton Manning

Via Boston Herald Sports  |  December 04, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS - We're stuck in this strange new world wondering how many more times Peyton Manning will stand in...

Peyton Manning For Colts HC!

Via NBC San Diego  |  December 06, 2011
Power rankings. You hate them. They’re so arbitrary and pointless, especially when they include all 32 NFL teams. All you want to know after a good week of NFL action is who the bestest team in the NFL right now, and which one is the absolute barrel-scraping worst. The one so terrible, it could be served on a Romano's Macaroni Grill menu. That’s why we have TOP AND BOTTOM...

The Andrew Luck Sweepstakes, Vol. V: What to do with Peyton?

Via The Sports Rocker  |  December 02, 2011
Part V in our continuing coverage of Andrew Luck's entry into the NFL finds the Indianapolis Colts right on track: 0-11 after this past weekend's loss to the Carolina Panthers. With games at New England and at Baltimore next up on the docket, the Colts are expected to reach 0-13 with ease.So how are they about to screw this whole Andrew Luck thing up?At 0-13, the Colts would...

Colts' Irsay doesn't expect Peyton back

Via AP on Fox  |  December 02, 2011
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is confirming what most have long suspected: Peyton Manning probably won't take a snap this season. Irsay told Indy television station WRTV on Thursday that he ''doesn't see'' even a glimmer of hope of getting No. 18 back on the field this year. Irsay declined an interview request from The Associated Press on Thursday. ...

Patriots Hold Off Colts, 31-24

Via NBC Connecticut  |  December 05, 2011
For three quarters Sunday, the Patriots dominated the Colts. Then they held on for a 31-24 victory, their fourth straight win, running their record to 9-3, tied for the best record in the AFC (with the Texans, Ravens and Steelers) and two games clear of the Jets in the AFC East. This New England-Indianapolis get-together was unlike the previous versions because the Colts future...
THE NFL HOT 40
1
Rob Gronkowski
Losing Patience With Rob Gronkowski
2
Dwight Freeney
Chargers sign Dwight Freeney to two-year deal
3
Robert Griffin III
Father: Robert Griffin III’s recovery going ‘extremely well’
4
Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson wouldn’t mind playing for the Lions
5
Bruce Irvin
Bruce Irvin gets sacked by the NFL
6
Mike Goodson
Mike Goodson Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges
7
Kyle Love
Patriots Gave Love Option of One Year Retirement or Release
8
Tim Tebow
Indoor Football Coach Shows Why Tim Tebow is Needed in the Arena Game (someone has to show this coach what class is)
9
Geno Smith
Turn On The Jets 12 Pack – All Geno Smith Edition
10
Mario Williams
Mario Williams Ex-Fiancee Releases Text Messages Claiming He’s Suicidal
11
David Garrard
QB Garrard to leave Jets
12
Vince Young
Vince Young Gets His Degree
13
Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe focused on punting job in Oakland
14
Doug Free
Report: Doug Free accepts 50% paycut
15
Josh Cribbs
Cribbs, Raiders agree to 1-year deal
16
Rolando McClain
Would Ravens Welcome Rolando McClain If He Comes Back From Retirement?
17
Mark Sanchez
Sanchez still plans to be Jets' QB
18
Kyle Long
Bears sign first-round pick Kyle Long to contract
19
Richard Sherman
Richard Sherman hires NFL replacement ref for charity softball game
20
Brian Hoyer
Browns Sign QB Brian Hoyer
21
Tom Brady
Here’s some throwback Tom Brady for ya. 
22
Brandon Weeden
Brandon Weeden opens Browns OTAs as No. 1 quarterback
23
Tony Romo
Tony Romo Fan Friendly
24
Donovan McNabb
Is Gross Making a Mistake Holding Both McNabb & McPherson Days in ’13?
25
Andy Reid
Andy Reid sold his 5-XL shorts, Crocs and a bird house at his Philly garage sale
26
Michael Vick
Michael Vick On His Critics: They’re Ignorant, Don’t Know Football
27
Ben Roethlisberger
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Ranks 61st Overall On NFL Network Top 100 Players List
28
Titus Young
Titus Young’s Ex-GF Gets Restraining Order, Claiming OJ Style Threats on Her Life
29
Melvin Ingram
Replacing Melvin Ingram
30
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning renegoiates his contract with the Broncos
31
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers draft jacket found at Goodwill, now in auction
32
E.J. Manuel
Bills’ GM Doug Whaley says E.J. Manuel will compete for starting job
33
LeSean McCoy
Woman sues Eagles' McCoy, claiming assault on bus
34
Evan Mathis
Evan Mathis being audited by IRS right now
35
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush Plays Workout Instructor for the Day
36
Phillip Thomas
Redskins sign 4th round pick Phillip Thomas
37
Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick Coach of The Decade (by patriotsfootballplc)
38
Anthony Hargrove
Cowboys ink veteran DE Anthony Hargrove to one-year deal
39
J.J. Watt
JJ Watt visits boy with leukemia who named robot after him
40
Montee Ball
Montee Ball’s fantasy value in 2013
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.