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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith better lace up his running shoes. Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney thinks he should have more sacks.

The Colts' run through the NFC West has been like a knife through butter. St. Louis, Seattle and Arizona have gone down by an average score of 36-11 to the Horseshoes.

The secret to the high level of play by the Indianapolis Colts' defense during the team's 6-0 start is no secret at all, according to one of the new components.

Peyton Manning has only had to rescue the Colts from one fourth-quarter deficit this season.

Not long ago, a poll conducted by Harris Poll asked people who "America's favorite football team was?" Predictably, a poll which samples 2,334 people, with only half those people polled saying they actual follow professional football , ranked the Dallas Cowboys #1 as the team everyone ranked as "America's Favorite Football Team." One of the reasons ...

They arrived early and stayed late Sunday afternoon, inspiring, reveling in and sharing the Indianapolis Colts' latest road success.

What are the odds a sellout crowd at St. Louis' Edward Jones Dome will see something truly special this afternoon? It's guaranteed as teams streaking in opposite directions collide.

Adam Schein hosts the Sirius Blitz on Sirius NFL Radio from 11-3 ET. He also co-hosts Loudmouths on Sports Net New York every weeknight at 6 ET.

Sometimes the hits come on the sideline, not on the football field. Like when the defense comes up with a slam-bang-wham three-and-out, forces a punt, and hasn't found a spot on the bench before it's thrust into a tough spot back on the field.

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 .

Colts Stay Unbeaten with 31-9 Victory over Tennessee at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn.

Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh crafts his popular radio show to get a reaction from both sides of the political spectrum, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said he doesn't want any of that in the NFL.

The Colts defense has been playing some great football. The team is ranked in the top 10 in the league as a defensive unit and they have been doing it without some key players due to injuries.

There is a slight possibility that Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders could be returning to the team's defensive lineup Sunday night when the Indianapolis Colts face the Tennessee Titans at LP Field in Nashville.

The Indianapolis Colts are back to their October ways. They're 5-0, hold a three-game lead in the AFC South and have two fewer losses than San Diego, Pittsburgh or New England - the three teams that traditionally eliminate Indy from the playoffs.

Larry Coyer brought more than a few tweaks to the Indianapolis Colts when he arrived in January as their new defensive coordinator.

This was as impressive a win as I have ever seen as a Colts fan. Oh sure, you had the wins in 2003, where Peyton Manning carved up teams to the tune of 5 or 6 TDs a game, or the wins in the 2006 playoffs, which are still the gold standard.

Colts safety Bob Sanders is doubtful for Sunday night's game at Tennessee, marking the first time this season he has not been ruled out of a game.

Talk about a complete reversal. The Tennessee Titans hosted division rival Indianapolis a year ago as the NFL's hottest team, in prime time.

Colts defensive end Robert Mathis celebrates after a sack while defensive tackle Raheem Brock looks on Sunday in Indianapolis.

This part of the business is the part that leaves a bad taste. In today's Indy Star , Phil Richards penned a nice piece on linebacker Jordan Senn , who has been one of the primary nickel linebackers the Colts have used in recent weeks.

Colts defensive end Robert Mathis is having fun again. He's smiling, joking, taking pride in his big game against Seattle and the recent improvement he and his teammates have made.

As they stand at the quarter pole of the season, the view should look rather familiar to the Indianapolis Colts.

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney thought playing Sunday was worth it, even if the soreness in his right leg was still lingering Monday.

With the team at 4-0, there's little Indianapolis Colts fans are worried about right now, but a combination of free agency and the looming possibility of a rollback of the NFL's salary cap could spell trouble for the franchise.

The Colts defense was full of surprises Sunday. The prize was a 34-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney might play Sunday. Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and left tackle Walter Jones will not.

The prospect of a 2010 National Football League season without a players' salary cap could cause high-profile free agents for the Indianapolis Colts and other small-market teams to gallop off for greener pastures.

The Colts defense is pretty banged up with four starters injured including Gary Brackett, Kelvin Hayden, Bob Sanders and now Dwight Freeney.

He's playing in Indianapolis after two straight road trips, off to another 3-0 start, closing in on yet another NFL milestone and ready to welcome one of his old NFL friends, Edgerrin James The two who paved the way for the Colts ' remarkable turnaround a decade ago, who became the franchise leaders in passing and rushing, will be on the same field ...

The names and faces have changed in Indianapolis. The early season results have not.