Curtis Painter News

Mark Sanchez is a little ahead of the curve this week compared with his defensive teammates.

As usual, Rex Ryan began his news conference with a rundown of the injury list, except the names were different Wednesday: Manning.

No Fantasy Teams Found Editor's note: Each week Senior Fantasy Writers Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg will debate the value of a handful of key Fantasy players heading into a certain week.

The Colts could care less about this game. They have over 15 guys listed as "questionable." Bill Polian has been emphatic in saying they earned the right to be in the position to play, or not play, whoever they choose to.

Can the Colts bottle this until Jan. 16? Will it keep? The top seed in the AFC is locked up, thanks to a mostly dominating 28-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

SYNOPSIS : Indy wrapped up the top seed in the AFC playoffs last weekend and the big question is: How much will the regulars play? Although coach Jim Caldwell said the team`s "healthy" starters would play, he didn`t say how long they`ll be on the field.

There's little doubt that the 2009 Colts' season has been full of memorable moments in important games.

As long as the Colts have something like an undefeated season to play for, it's good for fantasy owners.

SI.com's Jim Trotter breaks down the Colts' 35-31 road victory against the Jaguars.

Jim Caldwell the Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts is pictured during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 13, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Indianapolis at Jacksonville Time was, wea TMd be heading into Jim Sorgi territory.

With the Colts' unbeaten season on the line heading into Thursday night's game against the Jaguars, and continued questions about whether 13-0 Indianapolis should rest its starters in advance of the playoffs, Jay Feely thinks he has the solution.

Perfection or peace of mind? That's the question confronting the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.

Colts at Jaguars Thursday, 8:20 p.m. "A Very Sorgi Christmas" won't be seen this holiday season.

Paul Sancya / Associated Press archives Curtis Painter throws a pass against the Lions during the fourth quarter of a preseason game in Detroit.

Colts quarterback Curtis Painter could soon find himself chasing perfection. It's an unusual position for an NFL rookie who is likely to make his NFL debut in relief of a three-time MVP.

Each week on Examiner.com, Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers seven thoughts on all things Indianapolis Colts.

The Colts' record for most consecutive regular-season wins will mean something someday.

First, the good news: Favorites did right by bettors on Sunday, ending a two-week run of wins by the books, which were emboldened by all the dogs covering.

Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning want to keep playing this season. Or at least this week.