By Paul Gotham Baker's dozen Whether it's a case of finding a way to win or finding a way to not lose, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans continue their weekly re-establishing of history. Both improved to 13-0. For the mathematicians out there, that's make 26-0 combined. Indy downed Denver 28-16. N'awlins trimmed Atlanta 26-23. Hard to comprehend it, but the Colts … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 14, 2009
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NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009
By Paul Gotham Trading Places In November, the Indianapolis Colts won four consecutive games by a combined total of 10 points. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints have lit up scoreboards to the tune of 407 points while limiting opponents to 221. For one day, at least, the two undefeated teams changed roles. Indy sprinted to a 21-3 lead, and its defense held serve as they … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 12, 2009
By Paul Gotham Another week; another comeback Anyone wanting to anoint Peyton Manning and his band of brothers as drama queens of the NFL, will get no argument. For the fifth time in as many games the Indianapolis Colts trailed in the fourth quarter. Like the previous four games, the Colts recovered in time for a 35-27 victory over the Houston Texans. Indy outscored the … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 12, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 11, 2009
By Paul Gotham Keep on keeping on The Indianapolis Colts will take whatever they get; the New Orleans Saints delivered a knockout punch. Doesn't matter how different the approach is, the Colts and Saints remain unblemished. Indy continued their Houdini act with a 17-15 escape....er....win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Colts have won their last four games by a combined … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 11, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009
By Paul Gotham Down to the wire Indianapolis and New Orleans took different paths, but both remain undefeated. The Saints had to "hang on, hang on, hang on," while Indy was able to "look out, look out, look out." Uncharacteristically, the Saints turned over the ball four times to the St. Louis Rams, but as it has been all season, the Saints found a way. Courtney Roby … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009