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There's something somewhat comforting about reaching the midway point at 8-0. It means that even a 4-4 meltdown to end the season would mean the Colts would reach that historic 12-win mark.

TV/radio : CBS and KZNX Records : Texans 5-3, Colts 7-0 Line : Colts by 9 Series : Colts lead 13-1. Who's your daddy? The numbers bear out Indy's total domination of this series.

Colts Rally in Second Half to Beat San Francisco 49ers, 18-14, at Lucas Oil Stadium INDIANAPOLIS Dallas Clark had a feeling it might go like this.

NFL rules prohibit a pass rusher from "forcibly hitting in the knee area or below a passer who has one or both feet on the ground." A clarification issued this season by the league's competition committee prohibits a defender on the ground who hasn't been blocked or fouled into the quarterback from lunging or diving at his lower legs.

The Indianapolis Colts can look almost any place these days and hear the calls of perfection.

The Indianapolis Colts' penchant for timely defensive plays began with heroics from one Pro Bowl star and ended with another.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark, left, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson after picking up a first down late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS a ' For a team that has adopted "Don't Tell Me Show Me" as a motto, the San Francisco 9ers are relying more on words than actions these days.

By Michael Marot The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS -- Alex Smith has been stealing the headlines in San Francisco all week.

It was toward the end of a wandering interview on Boston radio station WEEI last week that the question was posed: 'Who is the most intimidating player you face?' 'Dwight Freeney,' New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady replied.

We're wired to jump the gun on every topic possible, to peer into the future and speculate on matchups that could change drastically in personnel and momentum by the time they arrive.

He's back as 49ers starting quarterback and getting help from the recently signed Michael Crabtree and the rejuvenated Vernon Davis .

Alex Smith's first NFL start was a putrid affair. Looking jittery and overmatched, the 49ers rookie threw four interceptions, was sacked five times and had an 8.5 passer rating.

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.

Yes, suddenly Indy's potent offense has found itself a perfect complement - a dominant defense.

Understandably, much of the pregame buildup for Sunday's home game against Indianapolis has focused on and the Colts ' precision offense.

South Posted by Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 7: Will Indianapolis contain Steven Jackson ? St.

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The Indianapolis Colts are looking a lot like their old selves. Peyton Manning is completing passes at a record rate, the offense is scoring points by the dozens, the defense is harassing quarterbacks and the Colts are headed into another bye week with yet another perfect record.

QUESTION: What will the defense look like when it takes the field in St. Louis on Oct.