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It will be a 10-0 frontrunner against a desperate 5-5 team when the Indianapolis Colts meet the Houston Texans on Sunday at Reliant Stadium, but the distinctions don't end there.

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.

Many in the sellout crowd of 71,320 were on their feet. Their Baltimore Ravens were threatening.

So, you want to be inspired? Seven months ago, Indianapolis Colts starting right guard Kyle DeVan was back in his hometown of Vacaville, Calif., living with his mom, working as a substitute teacher and as an assistant high school wrestling coach.

Indianapolis' 16th straight regular-season victory will fit neatly into the Colts' record book.

Stop me if you've heard this before: The Colts are a lousy running team. It killed them in the playoff game at San Diego last season, and it has a chance to doom them again.

The Indianapolis Colts won their 16th straight regular-season game, the equivalent of an undefeated season, and Jim Caldwell became the first rookie coach since the NFL merger to open his career with seven consecutive wins thanks to Sunday's 18-14 victory over San Francisco.

This was not a case where the Colts went into someone's stadium and beat the snot out of a team that had quit on their season and forgotten how to win.

Strangely frustrating game for a 4 score win that was really never in doubt. Injuries to Wayne, Brown and possibly Sanders along with run D somewhat reminiscent of the Miami game, and Peyton not reaching 300 yards for a record breaking 6th game in a row put a bit of a damper on the Colts win.

Dwight Freeney, front, said the Colts' defensive line will be able compensate for the loss of Ed Johnson.

Today's assignment: Find fault with the Indianapolis Colts. Before we get started, let's be clear about the parameters.

The Indianapolis Colts return to the practice field this afternoon as they begin preparing for their Sunday afternoon game with the winless St.

If rumors are to be trusted, we've seen two pretty reliable sources say the Colts have actively worked to trade for Cleveland Browns kicker returner Josh Cribbs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Barrett Ruud .

Multiple sources are reporting that the Colts have once again released defensive tackle Ed Johnson.

27, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. Browse more photos>> For the second straight week, the Colts have dialed up the big play to guide them to another primetime win.

For the first time since 2001, Tony Dungy won't be standing on the sidelines to guide the Indianapolis Colts.

Few are giving the Jacksonville Jaguars a puncher's chance in Indianapolis this Sunday, but they should.

The Colts' longtime offensive coordinator will have his normal vantage point beginning this afternoon.

Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell acknowledged Friday that senior offensive coordinator Tom Moore will back on the sidelines this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

DATE: Sunday, September 13, 2009 SITE: Lucas Oil Stadium KICKOFF: 1:00 p.m. CAPACITY: 63,000 SURFACE: FieldTurf The Indianapolis Colts open their 57th National Football League season, their 26th in Indianapolis and their first under Head Coach Jim Caldwell on Sunday, September 13, when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars.