• Radio: KHTK (1140 AM), KSFO (560 AM). Greg Papa (play-by-play), Tom
Flores (color).
• Why watch: It's a chance to see the defending Super Bowl champions and
star quarterback Peyton Manning in his first game in Oakland. In
Manning's first trip to the West Coast this season, he threw five
interceptions in San Diego. Even more shocking, clutch kicker Adam
Vinatieri missed a short game-winning field-goal attempt. Maybe the West
Coast voodoo will hit the Colts again.
• Rewind: The Colts handled the Raiders 35-14 on Oct. 10, 2004, at the
RCA Dome. Manning threw for just 198 yards but had three touchdown passes.
WHO'S THE MAN?
Kirk Morrison
RAIDERS LINEBACKER
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning's theatrics and audibles at the line
are a trademark. It'll be up to Morrison to make sure the Raiders are in
the right defensive alignment. If Morrison is not on point, the Colts
might score a lot.
RAIDERS
SCOUTING REPORT
• The Raiders haven't allowed a sack for two consecutive games. But
don't mistake that for two great games by the offensive line. Coach Lane
Kiffin called last week's effort against Green Bay "average" after
quarterback Josh McCown took several hits and the running game was
ineffective.
• JaMarcus Russell's second NFL appearance comes against one of the
fastest defenses in the NFL. Kiffin loves Russell's ability to improvise
and that he took care of the ball in his debut two weeks ago. If Russell
plays well and has the offense rolling, don't be surprised to see him
get more than the two series he got against Denver.
• The Raiders' special teams had their worst effort of the season last
week and allowed two touchdowns in the 38-7 loss. The Colts have allowed
three kickoff returns for touchdowns this season, including one last
week at Baltimore.
STATISTICS
PASSING
Player Att. Comp. Yards TDs Int.
Josh McCown 158 92 1,011 9 11 D
aunte Culpepper 186 108 1,331 5 5
JaMarcus Russell 7 4 56 0 0
RUSHING
Player Att. Yards TDs Avg.
Justin Fargas 196 920 3 4.7
LaMont Jordan 144 549 3 3.8
RECEIVING
Player Rec. Yards TDs Avg.
Ronald Curry 49 659 3 13.4
Jerry Porter 36 611 5 17.0
INJURIES
S Jarrod Cooper (knee) out, QB Daunte Culpepper (quadriceps) doubtful, C
Jake Grove (knee) doubtful, QB Josh McCown (left finger) probable, WR
Tim Dwight (hamstring) probable.
COLTS
SCOUTING REPORT
• Peyton Manning is playing beyond his stellar standards in possibly his
best season, statistics aside. The Colts have had Pro Bowl wide receiver
Marvin Harrison for only five games, and the rest of the offense has
been hit with injuries, but Manning has kept the unit marching.
• The loss of Harrison has answered any doubts whether Reggie Wayne was
among the NFL's elite wide receivers. He has followed up last year's Pro
Bowl campaign with another season that likely will earn him a trip to
Hawaii, despite more defenses focusing on him in Harrison's absence.
• The Colts' defense is among the NFL's fastest. Indianapolis has 19
interceptions, third in the league. The leading ball hawks are
linebacker Gary Brackett and safety Antoine Bethea with four
interceptions apiece. Though the defense is undersized (two 5-foot-11
linebackers and no linemen weighing more than 300 pounds), it's physical.
STATISTICS
PASSING
Player Att. Comp. Yards TDs Int.
Peyton Manning 425 273 3,358 27 13
RUSHING
Player Att. Yards TDs Avg.
Joseph Addai 236 975 11 4.1
RECEIVING
Player Rec. Yards TDs Avg.
Reggie Wayne 78 1,211 9 15.5
Dallas Clark 50 542 9 10.8
Joseph Addai 34 318 3 9.4
INJURIES
DT Raheem Brock (rib) out, T Ryan Diem (knee) out, WR Marvin Harrison
(knee) out, CB Antoine Bethea (knee) questionable, RB Kenton Keith
(hand) questionable, DE Robert Mathis (knee) questionable, G Jake Scott
(foot) questionable, LB Clint Session (ankle) questionable.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
RAIDERS CORNERBACK NNAMDI ASOMUGHA VS. COLTS RECEIVER REGGIE WAYNE
Two of the best at their positions go at it. Wayne plays almost
exclusively on the left side of the Colts' formations. Asomugha rarely
leaves the right side of the Raiders' defense. Peyton Manning won't shy
away from throwing to his favorite target, which should make for some
interesting battles.
