They are who we thought they were

I thought this was an opportunity for the Jaguars to distinguish themselves as "they that stopped the Colts," and they had the opportunities. But in the end, Peyton is king and the Jags are soon tied-for-last in the division. The story is missed chances. They dominated time of posession, completed 62% third downs, ran the ball effectively, and Garrard was effective for three quarters. But every time they scored to take the lead, Indy got it back quick! Touchdown drives of 3:03, 2:17, 0:42, and a kickoff return (0:13) simply killed the Jags. That has been the story of the season, Peyton's ability to whenever he needs to. Can you blame Bill Belichek for trying something (4th-2) to keep him off the field? Peyton was practically perfect all night (12/12 in the first half, 23/30 overall). His only interception was a perfect throw that Dallas Clark simply dropped. And Jacksonville, they are who we thought they were. Great running back, shoddy defense, mediocre quarterback incapable of the play.

The thing that amazes me the most about Iny is that despite their winning streak, all the pressure is on their opponents. The Colts really have no pressure at this point. And that is remarkable! That is why they get outplayed almost every week, or glaring weaknesses are exposed, and yet they are the ones smiling at the end of the night. Jim Caldwell has leaped to the top of my Coach of the Year ticket.
When it comes to the playoffs, however, I think all that pressure will be squarely on the Colts, like it was for the Giants, and the other teams in the AFC will be ready for them like TCU is ready for BYU every year.

But anyway, Jacksonville is out of the playoff hunt, and Peyton Manning very well may have just punched his MVP ticket.