The Colts started slow, and had to set an NFL first in Houston after overcoming a 17-point deficit in the final 5 minutes to win in regulation over the Texans.

Now look at Indy.  The best 3-2 team in the league looks to be Super Bowl quality again.  A good time for the Packers to make a statement.

When the Packers have the ball:  Run, run, and run some more.  DT's Keyunta Dawson and Eric Foster are undersized, weighing 265 or less.  The Colts traded for Bills DT John McCargo because they were so desperate for help.  He flunked his physical, so Indy is back to square one.  Ryan Grant ran the ball 33 times last week for 2.7 yards per carry.  The Packers ran 39 times overall.  Time to do it some more, to keep Peyton Manning and company off the field.  Also with Bob Sanders out, they can do damage if they can get to the second level.  With top corner Kelvin Hayden out, Greg Jennings should have another big week vs. Tim Jennings or Marlin Jackson.

When the Colts have the ball:  Peyton Manning loves the theatrics near the line of scrimmage.  Whether he's changing the play or not, the Packers need to be wary of his line calls.  No Joseph Addai and Mike Hart should make the Colts one dimensional, but that dimension of Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark getting passes from Manning is tough to stop.

Prediction:  I think the Colts are the better team.  That being said, I still think if the Packers run the ball, they win.  They found Ryan Grant in week 7 last year.  Who's to say he doesn't re-emerge in week 7 this year.  If they don't run, forget this prediction but I'm thinking Packers win 30-27.

Season record 5-1.

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