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12-20-2004, 12:01 AM
Indianapolis 20, Baltimore 10
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By MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer
December 19, 2004
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning couldn't get a record-setting touchdown pass against Baltimore's rugged defense. But he got the Indianapolis Colts a victory.
Manning led two second-half touchdown drives, pulling within one of Dan Marino's record for touchdown passes in a season, and the Colts defeated Baltimore 20-10 on Sunday night for their seventh straight victory.
Manning has 47 TD passes; Marino had 48 in 1984.
The fans even booed when Manning knelt down twice in the final minute at the Baltimore 4, running out the clock with a chance to tie the record.
``That's the right way to play,'' Manning said. ``If they were to call timeout right there, maybe it'd be a little bit different. They were kind of conceding that the game was over.''
Before the game, city officials agreed to build a new retractable roof stadium that would keep the team in Indianapolis for 30 more years. But the fans were in a festive mood for another reason: Manning's pursuit of Marino's single-season record. They waved signs and had banners that counted down the touchdown mark.
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The Ravens snuffed out that celebration by using extra defensive backs and shifts to confuse Manning and control the clock when Baltimore had the ball.
It worked -- for a while.
Manning fell short of Marino's record for the second straight week, but extended his own NFL record of consecutive 4,000-yard seasons to six. He finished 20 of 33 for 249 yards and one touchdown.
Baltimore's playoff hopes took a hit. The Ravens (8-6) are now tied with Buffalo, Jacksonville and Denver for the final wild-card spot in the AFC race.
Preview - Box Score - Recap
By MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer
December 19, 2004
Photo
AP - Dec 19, 10:31 pm EST
More Photos
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning couldn't get a record-setting touchdown pass against Baltimore's rugged defense. But he got the Indianapolis Colts a victory.
Manning led two second-half touchdown drives, pulling within one of Dan Marino's record for touchdown passes in a season, and the Colts defeated Baltimore 20-10 on Sunday night for their seventh straight victory.
Manning has 47 TD passes; Marino had 48 in 1984.
The fans even booed when Manning knelt down twice in the final minute at the Baltimore 4, running out the clock with a chance to tie the record.
``That's the right way to play,'' Manning said. ``If they were to call timeout right there, maybe it'd be a little bit different. They were kind of conceding that the game was over.''
Before the game, city officials agreed to build a new retractable roof stadium that would keep the team in Indianapolis for 30 more years. But the fans were in a festive mood for another reason: Manning's pursuit of Marino's single-season record. They waved signs and had banners that counted down the touchdown mark.
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The Ravens snuffed out that celebration by using extra defensive backs and shifts to confuse Manning and control the clock when Baltimore had the ball.
It worked -- for a while.
Manning fell short of Marino's record for the second straight week, but extended his own NFL record of consecutive 4,000-yard seasons to six. He finished 20 of 33 for 249 yards and one touchdown.
Baltimore's playoff hopes took a hit. The Ravens (8-6) are now tied with Buffalo, Jacksonville and Denver for the final wild-card spot in the AFC race.