Situational Football -- Denver Broncos "Red Zone +25" Philosophy Part One
Part 1 of a 3-part analysis looking at how the Broncos have adjusted their philosophy in the red zone based on their running game.
| Final - 9.26.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
Stories
Colts Defensive End Robert Mathis Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Month For September 2010
Robert Mathis given top honors as Defensive Player of the Month for September 2010 in the AFC.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 4 - Where The Broncos Stand
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A Grand Experiment (The First Glow Of The Fire)
A Look at Three Weeks of the 2010 Season in Terms of Yards Per Point
Colts Linebacker Kavell Conner Has Surgery On Fractured Foot, Not Placed On I.R. UPDATE
Colts rookie linebacker Kavell Conner was not placed on IR after having surgery on his fractured foot.
The Rest of the AFC West - Week 4
Here is a look at the rest of the AFC West. The week that was, the week that is, and what it all means.
2010 Week Three: Inside the Colts Numbers
While not pretty, the Colts 27-13 win was certainly impressive. See how they looked statistically when we go Inside the Numbers.
Passing Prowess Needs To Translate to Improved Running Game, Red Zone Efficiency
Passing Prowess Needs To Translate to Improved Running Game, Red Zone Efficiency
The Aftermath: Colts 27 - Broncos 13 -- I Find The Lack Of Execution Disturbing
The Broncos lack of execution against the Colts was their demise, and it has to get better if the Broncos are going to take the next step
Denver Broncos Slip to 1-2; The Best Laid Plans and All That
Sometimes, it is a team's struggle that draws us closer to them than their success.
Report: Colts Linebacker Kavell Conner Has Fractured Foot
Kavell Conner's 2010 season with the Colts may be over.
Jamal Williams: 'He’s a monster, man. That’s [expletive] Peyton Manning.'
Peyton Manning haunts the dreams of defenders all across the NFL.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| Denver | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 7:35 left: Indianapolis Field Goal - 38-yarder by Adam Vinatieri. 8 plays, 44 yds, 3:11 min. |
| 1:38 left: Indianapolis Field Goal - 33-yarder by Adam Vinatieri. 4 plays, -1 yds, 0:53 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 10:37 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 5-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Austin Collie. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 7 plays, 26 yds, 3:00 min. |
| 10:37 left: 7 plays, 26 yds, 3:00 min. |
| 0:12 left: Denver Field Goal - 25-yarder by Matt Prater. 11 plays, 54 yds, 1:37 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 11:40 left: Denver Touchdown - 48-yard pass from Kyle Orton to Brandon Lloyd. (Matt Prater extra point is good). 6 plays, 80 yds, 3:20 min. |
| 11:40 left: 6 plays, 80 yds, 3:20 min. |
| 4:51 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 9-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Blair White. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 10 plays, 79 yds, 4:40 min. |
| 4:51 left: 10 plays, 79 yds, 4:40 min. |
| 2:24 left: Denver Field Goal - 34-yarder by Matt Prater. 6 plays, 64 yds, 2:27 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 4:26 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 23-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Austin Collie. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 9 plays, 88 yds, 4:16 min. |
| 4:26 left: 9 plays, 88 yds, 4:16 min. |
| Team statistics | Indianapolis | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 365 5.6 65 | 519 6.8 76 |
| Time of Possession | 30:08 | 29:52 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 18 3 15 0 | 23 2 20 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 6-14-43% | 5-15-33% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 1-4-25% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 325 27-43 7.6 0-0 0-0 | 472 37-57 8.1 1-44 1-4 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 40 22 1.8 | 47 18 2.6 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 20 1-4 1-16 | 57 5-57 0-0 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 0 1-0 0-0 | 2 3-1 1-44 |
| Penalties-Yards | 4-27 | 6-60 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 6-47.8 (35.0) | 3-47.7 (46.3) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 62 53 9 | 55 41 14 |
Officials: Alberto Riveron (Referee), Scott Dawson (Umpire), Jim Mello (Head Linesman), Ron Phares (Line Judge), Jimmy DeBell (Side Judge), Lee Dyer (Back Judge), Steve Zimmer (Field Judge)
