Manning throws for 3 TDs as Colts beat Steelers 24-20
This time, the Indianapolis Colts completed the comeback against
the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Peyton Manning took advantage of Ben Roethlisberger’s second costly interception
to find Dominic Rhodes out of the backfield on a 17-yard touchdown pass with
3:04 remaining for Indianapolis’ only lead, and the Colts came back in a virtual
must-win game to beat the Steelers 24-20 on Sunday.
Manning also hit Reggie Wayne on a 65-yard touchdown pass play on a tipped ball
and Dallas Clark on a 2-yard scoring pass six seconds before halftime following
an unnecessary interception by Roethlisberger to end the Colts’ 40-year losing
streak in Pittsburgh.
The Colts (5-4) had dropped their last 12 there, counting the postseason, dating
to a 41-7 win in 1968 when the Steelers played at now-demolished Pitt Stadium.
Pittsburgh had a chance to win it at the end, but Roethlisberger’s pass into the
end zone on the final play—with Nate Washington open briefly—was intercepted by
Melvin Bullitt. It was Roethlisberger’s third interception of the game...more
Scoring Summary
IND - PIT
1st Quarter
9:07
PIT
TD
Mewelde Moore rushed to the left for 1 yard gain (Jeff
Reed made PAT)
0 - 7
7:41
IND
TD
Peyton Manning passed to Reggie Wayne to the left for 65
yard gain (Adam Vinatieri made PAT)
7 - 7
2nd Quarter
13:21
PIT
TD
Mewelde Moore rushed to the left for 1 yard gain (Jeff
Reed made PAT)
7 - 14
4:18
PIT
FG
Jeff Reed kicked a 42-yard field goal
7 - 17
0:06
IND
TD
Peyton Manning passed to Dallas Clark down the middle
for 2 yard gain (Adam Vinatieri made PAT)
14 - 17
3rd Quarter
8:14
IND
FG
Adam Vinatieri kicked a 36-yard field goal
17 - 17
4th Quarter
7:57
PIT
FG
Jeff Reed kicked a 24-yard field goal
17 - 20
3:04
IND
TD
Peyton Manning passed to Dominic Rhodes to the right for
17 yard gain (Adam Vinatieri made PAT)
24 - 20
Team Statistics
IND
PIT
First Downs
16
18
Passing
11
12
Rushing
5
6
Penalty
0
0
Third Down Efficiency
9-16
10-18
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-0
0-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
290
326
Total Plays
61
70
Average Gain Per Play
4.8
4.7
NET YARDS RUSHING
62
55
Rushes
19
26
Average Per Rush
3.3
2.1
NET YARDS PASSING
228
271
Completions-Attempts
21-40
30-42
Yards Per Pass Play
5.4
6.2
Times Sacked
2
2
Yards Lost to Sacks
12
13
Had Intercepted
0
3
PUNTS
6
3
Average Punt
42.5
37.7
PENALTIES
6
3
Penalty Yards
45
20
FUMBLES
0
1
Fumbles Lost
0
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
25:55
34:05
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
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Preview:
There have been times in
recent years where the
Pittsburgh Steelers may have
thought they couldn't win
without their franchise
quarterback. In their most
recent game, they learned rather
convincingly that they can.
After backup Byron Leftwich led
the Steelers to a Monday night
win, it's uncertain whether he
or the injured Ben
Roethlisberger will be under
center Sunday at Heinz Field
against the Indianapolis Colts,
who are also coming off a
much-needed prime-time
victory...more
Pick: This will be a great
week for Manning. The Colts just seem to play well when their backs are against
the wall. However, the Steelers will be able to run all over the Colts. Steelers 30 - Colts 21
Video Preview:
Ben Roethlisberger is a
gametime decision as the Steelers take on the Colts at Heinz Field. Charley
Casserly and Jason Horowitz highlight the key points of this showdown
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