http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2696 Recent articles about Peyton Manning en-us by Matt SnyderFiled under: Colts, Ravens, AFC North, AFC SouthHad you told the Baltimore Ravens they would win the turnover battle against Peyton Manning and the Colts on Sunday, I'm pretty sure they would have assumed the result would be a victory. Of course, getting into the end zone against Indy generally is a necessity in order to win the football game. The Ravens didn't do that and lost, 17-15. Despite allowing 354 yards of total offense -- 135 to burgeoning star Ray Rice -- the ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:12:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_Survive_Ravens_with_Defense/1613392 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_Survive_Ravens_with_Defense/1613392 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_Survive_Ravens_with_Defense/1613392 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/b/ab600d2e84f2165abcf129e55deef01986b2f700/small/New_England_Patriots_b620.jpg I'm sure the fact that they were facing the Lions and Browns defenses had nothing to do with their spectacular numbers. But some quality defenses had tough afternoons as well. •Colts 17, Ravens 15. When's the last time Peyton Manning threw more INTs than TDs? (Rhetorical question, know-it-all commenters.) It was the Colts defense that carried the day, keeping Baltimore out of the end zone, and picking off a marching Joe Flacco inside the red zone to seal it. •Giants 34, Falcons 31.The... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/These_Men_Are_The_Best_QBs_Of_The_Day_Really6/1613036 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/These_Men_Are_The_Best_QBs_Of_The_Day_Really6/1613036 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/These_Men_Are_The_Best_QBs_Of_The_Day_Really6/1613036 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/58490624d4e768f00d3a7ff5666729bd2c432411/small/New_England_Patriots_1d60.jpg I'm betting nobody can identify the literary reference in the headline of this entry, but who cares? Billy Cundiff has become the Ravens offense, drilling three straight field goals to put them in the lead late in the first half. You also have to be impressed with the secondary, which has intercepted Peyton Manning twice so far, but I've got to throw in a caveat at this point. The Ravens have gotten a pair of turnovers and gotten great field position off both and only have six p... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:10:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Anything_for_Billy/1612420 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Anything_for_Billy/1612420 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Anything_for_Billy/1612420 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0ce740cbd0b16d91a47f182e5ad55760ffdfe84d/small/Panthers_v_Cowboys_bd82.jpg There has been more action in the first 11 minutes of this game than there was all night on Monday. The Ravens intercepted Peyton Manning and Billy Cundiff is already on the board again with a 43-yard field goal. The Ravens really needed to make more out of that possession than three downs and a field goal, but the crowd definitely has been bouyed by Cundiff's successful debut. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:38:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Billy_ball_Part_Deux/1612310 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Billy_ball_Part_Deux/1612310 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Billy_ball_Part_Deux/1612310 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0ce740cbd0b16d91a47f182e5ad55760ffdfe84d/small/Panthers_v_Cowboys_bd82.jpg Sure enough, Peyton Manning dropped a huge play on the Ravens on that first possession, the 66-yard strike to Pierre Garcon setting up a quick touchdown and putting the onus on Joe Flacco and the offense to answer. The Ravens dodged a bullet on a Lardarius Webb fumble on the ensuing kickoff, getting the play overturned on replay, but need to do something with this first possession to change the early momentum. So far, they've largely kept the ball on the ground and have grinded out ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:22:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Up_against_it_already/1612232 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Up_against_it_already/1612232 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Up_against_it_already/1612232 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/939903e8758d4fed2e26502f0356ce4a80429c11/small/New_England_Patriots_2418.jpg I've been saying the same thing all week. If the Ravens win the toss, they have to take the ball first instead of automatically defering to the second half. If they can move the ball, they can move the ball right now. if they can't, they can't. But one thing is certain, if Peyton Manning pulls a Carson Palmer and drives the Colts right down the field, that puts a ton of extra pressure on Joe Flacco and the offense. They won the toss and deferred. Ouch. Instant update: ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_win_tossand_I_disagree/1612123 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_win_tossand_I_disagree/1612123 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_win_tossand_I_disagree/1612123 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4c88f7ae246e9c8b9cead6493c97e75da336947f/small/Denver_Broncos_v_8bbf.jpg It's been an impossible question for defenses facing the Colts all season -- what do we do about Peyton Manning(notes)? If you blitz him, he puts up his best numbers (54 of 78 for 719 yards and four touchdown passes and a quarterback rating of 109.9). If you back off to cover Reggie Wayne(notes), he'll kill you with bubble screens at the line and short seam routes to Dallas Clark(notes). If you give your linebackers too much help with Clark, he'll mess you up with deep inside rout... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:32:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sunday_Spotlight_How_do_the_Ravens_stop_Peyton_Manning/1611814 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sunday_Spotlight_How_do_the_Ravens_stop_Peyton_Manning/1611814 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sunday_Spotlight_How_do_the_Ravens_stop_Peyton_Manning/1611814 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06f7217d5893a4b9cc68418829088270f0ea0426/small/Houston_Texans_v_f710.jpg I'm going to walk around the parking lot trying to mooch tailgate food for the next hour or so, but I'll be here all day, spouting whatever comes to mind during today's game between the Ravens and Colts. If you want go get an early start, you can go check out today's column in the print edition and on the Web site. I don't think the Ravens have much margin for error left, but that isn't exactly a revelation at this point. Right now, I think it would help a lot... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:11:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Ready_to_rumble/1611586 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Ready_to_rumble/1611586 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Ready_to_rumble/1611586 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/13ed2461e4f2edf2872efd1de97166f952523bba/small/New_England_Patriots_38f8.jpg 18 Things to Watch for in this Sunday's Colts/Ravens Game Yeah, I don't think this qualifies as a 'rivalry' Last week's game was one of the greatest of all time.  This week's game?  Well, it should be pretty solid in its own way.  Indy travels to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in a matchup of preseason favorites in the AFC.  Indy, of course, is off to a 9-0 start.  The Ravens?  They are really glad they've played Cleveland twice.  They currently sit at 5-4 and... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:23:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eyes_in_the_Backfield_Ravens/1600164 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eyes_in_the_Backfield_Ravens/1600164 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eyes_in_the_Backfield_Ravens/1600164 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/75ff0c3fd039cf1c0df4e55ce5607421550f53d3/small/New_England_Patriots_0c3d.jpg Here's what's on the mind as we swim through a rainy Thursday in Indy: * I realize any time Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are mentioned in a discussion, there's bound to be some debate. And while I made a pointed opinion about this week's AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, and welcome views contrary to my own, let me assure that it wasn't slap at Manning. Looking at the body of work for nine games, Manning has been exceptional. I would still take him over Brady to lea... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Another_day_another_shower/1596486 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Another_day_another_shower/1596486 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Another_day_another_shower/1596486 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/6/566124ca6998381f0df28844b17ef7c8602b8051/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92901073.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0EC574FE009397B598090EC97D5E901D35ECC04A936660E07.jpg Peyton Manning was already a sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer. But the 2009 version of Manning is better than any that’s come before. He’s spitting in the face of statistical convention, and doing the little things that separate pass-happy stat monsters from the elite winners..... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:19:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Peyton_better_than_ever/1595270 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Peyton_better_than_ever/1595270 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Peyton_better_than_ever/1595270 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/58490624d4e768f00d3a7ff5666729bd2c432411/small/New_England_Patriots_1d60.jpg As Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning sees it, the challenge isn’t significantly different from a week ago. The Colts last week beat the New England Patriots, 35-34, in one of the most memorable, dramatic, controversial games of the 2009 NFL regular season, and while the unbeaten Colts’ game this week won’t draw the same national attention, [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playing_Baltimore_Ravens_a_grind_and_a_challenge_Indianapolis_Colts_QB_Peyton_Manning_says/1590094 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playing_Baltimore_Ravens_a_grind_and_a_challenge_Indianapolis_Colts_QB_Peyton_Manning_says/1590094 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playing_Baltimore_Ravens_a_grind_and_a_challenge_Indianapolis_Colts_QB_Peyton_Manning_says/1590094 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/75ff0c3fd039cf1c0df4e55ce5607421550f53d3/small/New_England_Patriots_0c3d.jpg Prior to the 1998 NFL Draft, four college players were considered surefire future NFL stars: Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning, Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf, Florida State defensive end Andre Wadsworth and Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson.That draft class now serves as... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:20:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Manning_Woodson_earn_player_of_the_week_honors/1588506 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Manning_Woodson_earn_player_of_the_week_honors/1588506 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Manning_Woodson_earn_player_of_the_week_honors/1588506 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/b/fb1eb718f9cf2f5b3ed4fe2e43f30f1970ed09be/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92900903.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0BFFFE82199010CE94BF9FA97C8F3A9AAF52F0D3731987026.jpg More photos » by Darron Cummings - AP 2 days ago: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning reacts after he threw a touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. The Colts won 35-34.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Browse more photos » This is one of the rare times I link to a Cold Hard Football ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:07:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Established_media_clearly_did_not_like_the_outcome_of_Patriots_v_Colts_Sunday_night/1587597 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Established_media_clearly_did_not_like_the_outcome_of_Patriots_v_Colts_Sunday_night/1587597 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Established_media_clearly_did_not_like_the_outcome_of_Patriots_v_Colts_Sunday_night/1587597 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/15cff1d5a9415d94c0b99d69a6e274739a5cedfe/small/Indianapolis_Colts_v_3c58.jpg More photos » by Chuck Burton - AP Browse more photos » It's not that I intentionally hate the man.  In fact, I don't.  Hate is too strong of a word for a player on a rival fan base's team.  Dislike?  That's a better word in my humble opinion.  But it's not dislike because I think the man is a douche.  Far from it.  It's dislike because of an obvious level of ta... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:04:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Why_I_dislike_Peyton_Manning/1554273 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Why_I_dislike_Peyton_Manning/1554273 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Why_I_dislike_Peyton_Manning/1554273 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f8f4c51b02ffb0f4c79d7c087a8431169a3222db/small/Indianapolis_Colts_v_db3a.jpg