Peyton Manning did it again. He threw a bunch of interceptions, just like last week. He threw four interceptions along with two touchdowns. Overall, he was 36-of-48 for 365 yards, finishing up with a 75.4 rating. It was way better than last week, however, the fourth pick would be the worst of it. With overtime in, the Colts made a great defensive stop on Dallas to force a punt. Indy was facing a crucial third down and four near midfield. Manning forced a throw in to Jacob Tamme with two Cowboy defenders around him, which forced a pick. Mike Jenkins tipped the pass which would result in linebacker’s Sean Lee’s hands for his second pick. He would take it back past midfield. Dallas would drive down the field to hit a 38-yard game-winner for a 38-35 win in overtime to improve to 4-8. Indianapolis now falls to 6-6.

But I loved the effort Indy put into this game. The Cowboys made an easy first drive, which resulted in a Tashard Choice twelve-yard touchdown to put Dallas up 7-0. Peyton Manning would go long and throw an interception for the first drive on Indy. Kicker David Buehler would then notch up three points for the ‘Boys to put them up 10-0. Manning would throw another interception then in the second quarter to Orlando Scandrick, which would end up for a 40-yard return to the end zone to bring Dallas’ lead up to 17-0. But Manning and the Colts would fight back, and Manning would hook up with Pierre Garcon for a 13-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 17-7 with about two minutes left in the first half.

Coming into the second half, Indy went out strong. Manning would find Reggie Wayne open for a long, 34-yard bomb to cut the deficit to 17-14. Dallas would march back, but Indy would make a great defensive stand. Dwight Freeney almost sacked quarterback Jon Kitna as he overthrew Miles Austin. If Austin knew the ball was coming to him, Dallas would be up 24-14 by now. Instead, another field-goal was in to put them up 20-14. Indy would struggle then. Piled on by penalties, Manning would struggle. There, he threw an interception to Sean Lee, as he took it 31 yards back for a touchdown. It was now 27-14, Cowboys. However, Indianapolis would come back and Manning would drive Indianapolis down the field. He would eventually hand it off to Javarris James for a one-yard score. Indy was now back in the game, 27-21. After a strong defensive stand, wide receiver Taj Smith made a huge play on special teams. Smith was on the team’s practice squad for the past couple of years. Smith would block the punt and return for a touchdown to put Indy up, 28-27!

In the fourth, however, Dallas would take control. Dallas would reach the point to the goal-line. But that is where it changed the game. After three big run-stops with Indy’s goal-line stand, Dallas had to kick a field gaol. Buehler made it, but the Cowboys were called for a false start. Buehler would make the kick again, as Dallas was now up 30-28. However, Eric Foster made an illegal move as he jumped over a Cowboys’ offensive lineman so he could try to block the field goal. With this, it was a leverage penalty and Dallas would get first and goal with a new set of downs. Just think that the Colts could have won like 35-30, but Foster made a huge mistake. But Dallas would get a touchdown on third-and-goal with a Jason Witten catch. Dallas would go for the two-point conversion, finding an open Roy Williams for the successful conversion. It was now 35-28, Cowboys. With about two minutes to go, the Colts had to drive down the field. Manning would hook up with Reggie Wayne multiple times, showing how great of an All-Pro receiver he is. Manning would then hand it off to Javarris James at the goal-line for a touchdown to tie the game at 35. With 29 seconds left, the Cowboys’ returner fumbled the ball thanks to no other than special teams warrior Taj Smith. But the Cowboys would miraculously recover. With 21 seconds left, Dallas would run down the clock to force overtime.

With overtime here, the Colts won the coin-toss. Indy would have a good drive, but they would fail on third-and-four as Wayne dropped the pass. Indy would punt and make a strong defensive stand on the Cowboys. Manning would throw an interception, which would end the game. During the pick, when you look at the replay. Wayne was clearly a lot more open than Tamme. Manning should have gone with Wayne on that play. But hey, I guess he will notice that when he looks at the film.

Something is wrong with Manning. I have never seen him play this game. This marks 13 interceptions in the last five games with eleven in the last three. That leads the league! Manning has 24 touchdowns and 15 picks for the year. Ouch. If Manning keeps this up, he’ll be in for a 20-plus interception season, something he hasn’t had since his rookie season when he had 26 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Manning has to fix himself. But the Colts also have a problem with staying healthy. I suggest signing a good lineman or two and a receiver if they keep struggling. Manning can’t keep throwing to Jacob Tamme, Reggie Wayne, and Pierre Garocn all the time. I suggest signing a guy like Antonio Bryant. Manning needs some targets. Next season, Indy needs to completely change their offensive line. It’s terrible, and that is what is also leading to some of those interceptions. Other key free agents that are receivers include Kevin Curtis and Domenick Hixon.

Indianapolis still has a good chance of making the playoffs, but they have to win the rest of their games to do so. If they beat Tennessee next week, they stand at 7-6 as they head back home to host the Jacksonville Jaguars. If the Jags win or lose in Week 14, Week 15 between these two teams will be the battle for who wins the AFC South. And if Indianapolis wins and beats the Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans there-after, they are in the playoffs. But at 6-6 and how they are playing right now, they could be out of the playoffs for the first time since 2001 when they went 6-10.

Indianapolis needs to fix themselves now.

No more excuses.

If they want to win, adjustments happen this instant.

Tarvaris Jackson has obviously improved since Brett Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings. Jackson may get a chance to start for the Vikes again, according to the Associated Press. Favre may be unavailable for the team’s next game. Jackson wants to make the most of this new opportunity.

“I’ve been working hard throughout this whole process, and I’ll continue to work hard,” said Jackson, suddenly the subject of interviews again with Brett Favre’s status uncertain for Sunday’s game at New England. “Now it’s about continuing to go out there and make plays.”

Jackson believes he has improved a lot since Brett joined, being somewhat mentored by the 41-year-old future Hall-of-Famer.

“Oh, yeah,” Jackson said Monday after Minnesota revealed Favre has two fractures in his left ankle that could keep him on the sideline for the first time since 1992. “I feel like I’ve improved a lot in the last year-and-a-half watching Brett. I feel like I’ve come a long way, probably the farthest I’ve come from year to year, even though I didn’t play a whole lot.”

Jackson said he can read coverages better and hit receivers better on passing patterns. He also knows how to release the ball quicker.

“I’m not Brett, and I understand that and a lot of the stuff that he sees I probably won’t see,” Jackson said. “But I’m a different player. I can move around a little bit more. Good things will come my way. I know I’m not going to go out there and operate the same way he’s going to operate, but I feel like I’ve learned a lot from him. I’m not going to try to be him. I learned a lot from him that will help me play and be better.”

Jackson is showing heart and confidence, but his hopes can’t go all that high. Favre may still want to continue his 315-game-playing streak, along with his iron will.

“Brett, he’s a warrior, so I’d be real surprised if he don’t play,” Jackson said, “but I’m going to be ready to play if my number is called.”

Jackson started out in two games in the 2006 season. Entering 2007, he was named starter. Jackson performed a okay at best, but never could even crack the 250-yard passing mark. He only threw for nine touchdowns. In 2008, Jackson struggled and was benched in the favor of Gus Frerotte. He would later come back, as he went on fire. But he then struggled again in a playoff game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Then Favre came in.

Now Jackson has another chance to prove himself. Jackson will become a free agent next year, and many teams could be targeting him as their next starting quarterback. However, Jackson doesn’t want to prove himself for next year and worry about next year. He is only worried about right now for the Vikes.

“I’m not looking forward to next year right now. Just try to do our best right now. Just try to win a Super Bowl this year,” said Jackson, whose career record in 20 starts including one postseason game is 10-10.

We never know, Jackson could blossom now. He has been doing excellent in practice, according to reports.

“Hopefully it translates to the field, but this is the best I ever felt,” Jackson said.

Many players in the locker room have Jackson’s back.

“We’ve got nothing but utmost confidence in him,” defensive tackle Kevin Williams said.

Dante Hall’s Jersey in the Hall of Fame

After Dante Hall had four interceptions against Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears, Hall tied an NFL record. Hall will be having his jersey that he played with heading to Canton, Ohio, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Hall is the 19th player in NFL history to have four interceptions. The last player to do such a performance was Deltha O’Neal in 2001.

Hall is very humbled and honored about this latest news.

This was Hall’s first time he had more than two interceptions, and he felt so good about it.

“I never had anybody crazy enough to keep throwing it at me that many times,” Hall said. “To come out of that game with four was an amazing feeling.”

Tony Romo Won’t Need Surgery, Out Six-to-Eight Weeks

A scan on Tony Romo revealed that the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback won’t need surgery, however, he will be out for the next possible six-to-eight weeks.

Romo may not be available for the whole entire season anymore. It is possible to see Jon Kitna leading the Cowboys to contention, which would lay off rest for Romo to prepare for next season.

“He’s going to be sad for awhile,” Wade Phillips said. “But then you’ve got to pick it up and go.”

Romo suffered the injury against the New York Giants last night, getting hit hard by Giants’ linebacker Michael Boley. He left the game in the second quarter.

“When he hit the ground, I heard he let out a little scream,” Boley said. “So I knew something was up. But I didn’t think he was going to lay down. I thought it was just a normal hit.”

Romo laid on the ground for a while after the hit.

“I tried lifting my shoulder and it hurt like heck, but I was like, ‘OK, it will just keep getting better,’” said Romo, who suffered the same injury to his right shoulder when he was a teenager. “The adrenaline of the game will allow me to [play], it’s my left shoulder, I don’t need to use it too much. I will figure out a way what I can handle when I’m out there, but that was before I knew it was broken.”