INDIANAPOLIS (8 - 2) at ATLANTA (3 - 7)
Week 12 Thursday, 11/22/2007 8:15 PM

	1	2	3	4	Tot
Colts (9-2)	0	21	10	0	31
Falcons (3-8)	10	3	0	0	13

Colts wipe out early 10 point deficit with potent Peyton-led aerial attack to win 31-13

Postgame Recaps, Storylines, and News

The Colts started slow, falling down 10-0 to the Falcons, but Peyton Manning helped Indianapolis rally for a big win.

Manning threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, and rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez had 105 yards receiving for the 9-2 Colts.

Falcons QB Joey Harrington struggled, going 14-of-30 for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, as Atlanta fell to 3-8.

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Manning, Colts make turkeys out of Falcons
Sports Network
The Colts marched 54 yards on seven plays to get some breathing room late in the third quarter. Addai finished the drive off by cutting through the Falcons ...

Philadelphia Inquirer

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn reaches 10000 yards rushing The Canadian Press The Falcons lost to the Colts 31-13. "Ten thousand yards rushing means a lot," Dunn said. "But for me the most important thing is winning. ... Well-Dunn, Warrick Dunn Tops 10000 AOL SPORTS Dunn surpasses 10000 yards Macon Telegraph Dunn tops 10000 career yards in loss Rotoworld.com

Falcons actually did the best they could
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA
The Colts took their gift and put the Falcons to bed. Indianapolis led 21-13 at the half but only 31-13 at the end. So now you’re asking: “Is this all we ...

Pregame Previews, Storylines, and News

COLTS: The Colts have been one of the NFL's most potent offensive units, but injuries to several key performers have severely limited what Indianapolis has been able to accomplish in recent weeks. The team needs to get its offensive rhythm restored, improve its consistency, cut back on turnovers and penalties while also doing a better job of controlling the tempo.

And while the Colts' defense has become one of the league's best this year, overall improvement is always warranted. Indianapolis must be able to force whichever quarterback Atlanta decides to use into turnovers and into making bad plays and decisions...more

FALCONS: The Falcons are going to try to control the clock with a short passing game. The offensive line has been so shaky that running the ball is a crapshoot. The lack of protection also has eliminated a lot of seven-step-drop passes because quarterback Joey Harrington just isn't getting the time to make all of his reads. Atlanta could have problems getting TE Alge Crumpler involved because he will have to be kept in for protection purposes at times...more
 

Titans Insider

Colts hoping to feast on Falcons this Turkey Day Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN  ... the Atlanta Falcons. While the Colts will take an 8-2 record into the Thanksgiving evening contest, Indianapolis has lost two of its last three games. ... Colts prepare for ‘gut check’ against Falcons Terre Haute Tribune Star Colts' turnaround quick; Moorehead out for year Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Ed Thompson's Colts Blog: Nov. 21 ColtPower.com

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Thursday, Nov. 22
	Prediction	Spread	ATS Pick
Colts @ Falcons	Colts -15.806	ATL +13	Colts	Tickets