I finally was able to check out NFL replay on TIVO and frame through the first 3 quarters. First of all, the great thing about NFL replay, especially this game, it cuts out most of flip flopper Dan Dierdork. So this is what stuck out to me:

1. Manning threw short on several plays- knee related?

2. Addai is a "tweener". Not fast enough to get around the end and not big enough to own the middle. Huge Raven advantage with run D.

3. Clark and Robinson will play vital rolls coming out of the backfield for short passes. Usually off the left side for short and right side for deeper balls.

4. The deep play of Colts DB's will allow Mason to have his best game of the year. He lives for 8-13 yard hooks and slants. The Ravens probably won't throw deep again this game but it's justified this time.

5. Manning will throw for 20 yards to Wayne on a 3 and 2 play. That's scary and how do you look for that on D? That's a real pants dropper.

6. If I were the Colts, I would pass on 3rd and short..especially this weekend. Manning has a better chance than Addai.

7. A guy named Tom Santi gets a key catch. Say what?

8. Flacco feels heat but short routes are his savior. Expect Colt DB's to creep in and make him throw the deep ball. I'm not sure he'll have the time to do that with Dwight coming blind side. Looks like our RB's will be busy blocking.

9. Dan Dierdork pays the ultimate goofy tribute to the Colts by saying they haven't been out of first place since cavemen drew on walls. Wow..and he had to wait all week to get that off. He should know..he was sitting by the fire sharpening the charcoal. 

10. It's going to be a great game with lots of Ref interuprtions. Colts 24-17.