Jim Sorgi News

Up until now, the biggest story of the 2009 NFL season has been the dueling undefeated's. Never before have two teams gone without a loss this deep into a season.

The Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday placed backup QB Jim Sorgi on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury.

Indy's top two left tackles, Charlie Johnson and Tony Ugoh , also were out. Johnson has a foot injury.

So, what does this do for the Colts chances at undefeated. I think it could possibly help.

Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi was placed on injured reserve today and the team used his roster spot to add some depth at offensive tackle by re-signing Michael Toudouze.

A regular-season winning streak that began after a loss to Tennessee 13 months ago can reach a historic plateau today at Lucas Oil Stadium against the same Titans.

Jim Sorgi , Adam Vinatieri, Anthony Gonzalez, Donald Brown, Aaron Francisco, Charlie Johnson, Tom Santi, Keyunta Dawson.

Chad Simpson's 21.3-yard kickoff return average ranks 29th in the NFL and suggests he has almost nowhere to go but up.

The Indianapolis Colts put former Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman through a workout Friday.

QUESTION: Given the Colts have pretty much locked up everything they need, over the remaining five games what kind of playing time do you see players like Dwight Freeney getting since he seems to be a bit banged up? Also, is there any chance of seeing someone besides Peyton Manning get some snaps in the final few games? -- from Evan, Indianapolis ...

Can they do it? We've seen an 0-16 team and a 16-0 regular-season finish within the past two seasons, so the prospects of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts can be legitimately pondered after Week 12.

Defense Continues to Come Up With Timely Stops INDIANAPOLIS In tight spots and when its team has needed it the most this season, the Indianapolis Colts' defense has responded with some of its biggest performances.

A sore glute won't keep Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning from starting Sunday.

Peyton Manning has returned to full practice from an injury to his backside and is probable for Sunday's AFC South game at Houston.

The Indianapolis Colts will begin practice early today as they continue to get ready for their Sunday afternoon game with the Houston Texans.

DATE: Sunday, November 29, 2009 SITE: Reliant Stadium KICKOFF: 1:00 p.m. /12:00 p.m. CAPACITY: 71,054 SURFACE: Grass Initiating the second round of divisional play, the Indianapolis Colts, 10-0, meet the Houston Texans, 5-5, on Sunday, November 29 at Reliant Stadium.

FINAL After picking up a first down and running the game clock down to 30 seconds, the Colts called timeout and punted to the Ravens.

Francisco missed last week's game, so the Colts will be without one of their best special-teams guys.

Peyton Manning has started all 185 games of his 12-year NFL career. He has taken every snap in 157 of them.

This article appears in the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, alongisde a feature about Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson .