The Indianapolis Colts overcame poor quarterback play from Peyton Manning for the second consecutive game and were able to top the Baltimore Ravens 15-6 on Saturday.
It was all about the Colts' defense in this one, forcing Steve McNair into two key interceptions, one of them being at the goal line. They also forced two fumbles and recovered both, one being on Todd Heap at the beginning of the game and one on McNair with 19 seconds remaining.
Adam Vinatieri scored all 15 of Indianapolis' points, connecting on all five of his field goals, including a 51-yarder and a 48-yarder. He also finished things off in the fourth quarter, giving the Colts a 15-6 lead off a 35-yarder with 23 seconds to play. Vinatieri passed Gary Anderson for most career post-season field goals.
Despite the win, the Colts would still like to see more out of Manning, who completed only 15-of-30 passes and threw two interceptions, both to Ed Reed. He was very close to throwing two more, one bouncing off the chest of Chris McAlister and the other off Reed. The 30-year old quarterback has thrown five interceptions and only one touchdown thus far in the playoffs. He only threw nine interceptions during the regular season.
Depending on the outcome of tomorrow's game between the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis will either travel to San Diego or go back home to the RCA Dome to play New England in the AFC Championship Game. The last time the Colts were in the AFC Championship Game was in the 2003-2004 season when they lost to the Patriots 24-14.
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