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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.

Sometimes it seems the Indianapolis Colts can't stand prosperity. The Colts played well early Sunday but managed to squander a 21-0 second quarter lead.

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

You cannot say enough about the absolutely monster games played by Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and Colts tight Dallas Clark .

Mike Hart has had an interesting pro career so far. Last year, his rookie year, he spent most of the season on the IR with the Indianapolis Colts, and this year he has spent most of the year on the practice team or on the waiver wire.

Now, the Indianapolis Colts can rest. And make no mistake. After beating the Denver Broncos, 28-16, Sunday afternoon in a game of streaks, momentum and history, the Colts almost certainly will rest to some degree now that they have clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

The Colts and Saints have created quite a curve to the NFL's team grading system.

The Indianapolis Colts are still hoping to get a contribution from WR Anthony Gonzalez late the season or in the postseason.

Robert Mathis earning AFC Defensive Player of the Month wasn't accompanied by a trophy, plaque or bonus check.

The Colts have performed admirably with two starting rookie cornerbacks, Jerraud Powers and Jacob Lacey, but they could be getting relief Sunday.

The Colts have promoted running back Mike Hart and defensive end Ervin Baldwin from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Colts and the Saints are both 11-0, and everybody is dreaming about a Superbowl match-up between two undefeated teams.A The Saints look unbeatable, and the Colts have a relatively easy schedule remaining, so it is plausible.

The Indianapolis Colts still have plenty to play for. The Colts are 11-0 and have already clinched a sixth AFC South championship, but Indianapolis can clinch a first-round playoff bye with a win Sunday against Tennessee and the other three AFC division leaders lose this week.

Who would you rather play for, the Lions or the Green Bay Packers? According to this week's Sports Illustrated players poll, it's the Lions -- barely.

Once you vote you'll be registered to win 1 of 17 trips to the Superbowl courtesy of Sprint!... [READ] THE POLIAN CORNER - [READ] RELEASE: COLTS AT TEXANS - [READ] Colts' Ground Game Continues to Make Strides in Recent Weeks INDIANAPOLIS The passing offense continues to lead the league, but the Indianapolis Colts' ground game has experienced ...

Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams Tuesday, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts." A copy of the memo was obtained by The Associated Press before the league issued a press release about ...

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

The energy level for the NFL's No. 1 scoring defense is evident in pregame warm-ups. That's when Indianapolis Colts players such as weak-side linebacker Clint Session and defensive lineman Eric Foster start bobbing their heads to the music.

Indianapolis -- The Indianapolis Colts have waived running back Mike Hart and re-signed defensive end Josh Thomas.

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.