Peyton Manning

After my Mets completed the worst collapse in history (from 7 games ahead to out in two weeks) I am consoling myself watching the Indianapolis Colts against the Denver Broncos. I’m marveling at the skills Peyton Manning is displaying. His play calling and execution are like watching a Rembrandt dabble in oils or an Ansel Adams in black and white photography. Or, perhaps more appropriate considering the range of skills, a da Vinci fooling around in his studio.

I know that Manning’s is a team sport and that he is surrounded by many, many talented players, but it’s his leadership skills on the offensive side of the ball that keeps this juggernaut rolling. As for the Colt’s defense, would they be as good if they had to be on the field for more plays? When the offense keeps the ball and grinds out long drives time and again, it gives the defense the rest it needs to go all out on every play. And when the Colts’ offense scores frequently (which it does), that forces the opponents’ offense to approach the game differently.

Colts are now 4-0 with a 38-20 victory over Denver. They lost a few key players during the game to injury, if they can't make it back soon, they're absence may be the only thing that could slow the Colts down.