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Plummer
13/21, 174 yds
1TD/0INT
QB Rating - 104.1 		M. Bell
15 carries, 136 yds
long - 48, avg - 9.1
2TD
Walker
4 recs, 40 yds
long - 15, avg - 10
1TD 		Elam
49 yd FG
7 total pts
Total Yards - 396, rushing - 227, passing - 169
Time of Possession - 31:03
First Downs - 24    Penalties - 3/24
Box Score
  	    1st  2nd  3rd  4th   OT   Total    
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  Broncos     0   14    7   10    0      31  
  Colts       3    3   14   14    0      34
Javon Walker scores a TD

Mike Bell jumps up and over for a score

*Congrats to Champ Bailey for winning AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October!!!!*

Game Recap

1st Quarter:
3 - 0 Colts lead
After both teams' opening drives resulted in punts, Indy put up the 1st points of the game with a 42 yd FG by K Adam Vinatieri after a 14 play, 56 yd drive.

2nd Quarter:
7 - 3 Broncos lead
On their ensuing possession, Denver answered with a 1 yd TD run by QB Jake Plummer to take the lead. Key Plays: WR David Kircus 45 yd reception, WR Rod Smith 16 yd reception.
7 - 6 Broncos lead
Indy answered on their next possession with another Adam Vinatieri FG, this time from 30 yds out. Key Plays: TE Dallas Clark 16 yd reception, WR Reggie Wayne 12 yd reception.
14 - 6 Broncos lead
The Broncos answered with a 15 yd TD reception by WR Javon Walker to cap an 11 play, 80 yd drive. Key Plays: TE Tony Scheffler 27 yd reception, WR Rod Smith 12 yd reception.

3rd Quarter:
14 - 13 Broncos lead
Denver got the ball 1st to start the second half but went 3 and out. Indy narrowed the score with a 12 yd TD reception by WR Reggie Wayne. Key Plays: WR Marvin Harrison 12 yd reception, rookie RB Joseph Addai 12 yd run, WR Reggie Wayne 20 yd reception.
20 - 14 Colts lead
On 3rd and 13 at the Denver 17, Broncos QB Jake Plummer was sacked for a 5 yd loss. He fumbled the ball and it was recovered by Colts DT Raheem Brock at the Denver 12. The ball was initially ruled down but Indy challenged and won, gaining the fumble recovery and possession on the Denver 12. On 3rd and 3 at the Denver 5, Colts QB Peyton Manning fired over the middle for a 5 yd TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne.
21 - 20 Broncos lead
Denver answered with a 1 yd TD run by RB Mike Bell to close out the 3rd quarter and regain the lead. Key Plays: RB Mike Bell 38 yds on 5 carries, TE Tony Scheffler 20 yds on 3 receptions, WR Javon Walker 10 yd reception, FB Cecil Sapp 11 yd run.

4th Quarter:
23 - 21 Colts lead
Indy opened up the 4th quarter with a 48 yd FG by K Adam Vinatieri for the 4th lead change of the game. Key Plays: RB Joseph Addai 17 yd reception, TE Dallas Clark 17 yd reception.
28 - 23 Broncos lead
Denver came out in front once more with another 1 yd TD run by RB Mike Bell after an 8 play, 80 yd drive. Key Plays: RB Mike Bell 47 yds on 4 carries, FB Cecil Sapp 28 yd run to set up 1st and 10 at the 1 yd line.
31 - 28 Colts lead
Indy answered with a 19 yd TD reception by WR Reggie Wayne for his 3rd TD of the game. The Colts attempted and converted for 2 points to gain a 3 point lead. Key Plays: WR Reggie Wayne 69 yds on 4 receptions.
31 - 31 Tie Game
Denver tied the game with just under 2 minutes left with a 49 yd FG by K Jason Elam. Key Play: RB Mike Bell 48 yd run.
34 - 31 Colts Win
With 6 seconds left on the clock, Colts K Adam Vinatieri kicked the game winning FG from 37 yds out. Key Plays: TE Dallas Clark 11 yd reception, WR Reggie Wayne 13 yd reception.

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