Sprint Game Ball Of The Week: Joseph Addai For Week Six

by Brad Wells on Oct 18, 2010 12:53 PM EDT in Sprint Game Ball of the Week

Joseph Addai wins the Sprint Game Ball Of The Week award after rushing for 128 yards and 1 TD on 17 carries. On of his runs was a 46-yard scamper off left tackle, which might have been the biggest play of the game.

So suffice it to say that 87,000-plus fans inside FedEx Field Sunday night were fired up after Washington linebacker Brian Orakpo got to Manning, forced a fumble and the Redskins capitalized with a touchdown to close within three points four minutes into the second half.

That the Indianapolis Colts instantly responded with a big play and quick-strike touchdown was no shock, but Manning and friends usually do their damage through the air. This time, though, tailback Joseph Addai ripped through the Redskins for a 46-yard run on first down, then three plays later scored on a 13-yard burst, capping a four-play, 66-yard drive to regain a double-digit lead that stifled the home team's momentum.

"Huge," [Peyton Manning] said. "Three runs, all Addai."

Addai wins the game ball with an impressive 62% of the vote.

Last week's winner: Mike Hart

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Any word on Addai's injury?

I would have thought something would be posted by now.

by dnpayne on Oct 18, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

he deserves it hope he isn’t hurt bad,, when Colts can run the ball no one can stop them except themselves,, glad they have 2 weeks to help get healed up

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 18, 2010 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Based on what I saw

at worst, it’s a level 2 concussion. At best, he got his bell run and he banged his injured shoulder some more…

He’ll be ready for Houston, I just hope he’s okay period.

by DevilsReject on Oct 18, 2010 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

He deserved it.

Joseph Addai looked great as usual last night, running the ball for over 100 yards and picking up the blitz, I hope his injuries aren’t too bad and he heals up for the Texans game.

GET WELL JOE

BTW, is it just me or does it seem the our O-Line looks great when Jamey Richard isn’t on it. Just a thought.

Colts fan since Tony Dungy's 48th Birthday.

by ColtsFan504 on Oct 18, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

Hopefully the Colts keep Addai. He does so much for this team and he’s been running with a purpose the last couple of years. Just hope the neck/head injury isn’t bad.