Colts give fans a few nervous moments, with more to come

Published: Dec 22, 2011 at 10:54 PM

The Indianapolis Colts gave their fans a treat Thursday night by winning their final home game of the season over the division champion Houston Texans, but did they cost those same fans a chance at greater glory in the future? Hear from owner Jim Irsay on the team's plans, plus a jubilant fourth-quarter hero Reggie Wayne stops by the NFL Network booth moments after his game-winning touchdown catch.

Here's what else is on tap for Friday:

» Happy birthday to Green Bay Packers Hall of Famers Paul Hornung and Willie Wood. Hornung turns 76 Friday, Wood 75. Also celebrating birthdays Friday are Steelers Hall of Famer Jack Ham (63) and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh (48).

» Friday is your last chance to influence who wins top honors for last weekend's games by voting for the NFL's Hardest-Working Man, Rookie of the Week, Air & Ground Players of the Week, and Never Say Never Moment of the Week.

» On Christmas Day -- the 40th anniversary of the longest game in NFL history -- NFL Network will premiere a special one-hour look back at the classic Miami Dolphins-Kansas City Chiefs AFC Divisional Playoff game. "The Longest Game Ever" airs Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Watch a sneak peek here, and don't miss legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula and Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson on "Around The League Live" on NFL Network Friday at 5 p.m. ET.

» With Matt Barkley out of the picture, attention now turns to Baylor QB Robert Griffin III. Albert Breer talks to NFL scouts about the Heisman Trophy winner and much more in his weekly notebook.

» Eagles-Cowboys and Jets-Giants are the Week 16 games everyone's talking about, but in his weekly Viewer's Guide,Jason Smith says for pure fun you can't beat Monday night's Falcons-Saints matchup.

» NFL Network's Deion Sanders counts down his Top 10 plays of 2011 thus far.

» Tim Tebow has delivered miracle finishes for the Broncos ever since he assumed the starting role. Michael Fabiano says now he can do the same for your fantasy team on championship weekend.

» Throughout the NFL, check out photos of fans, mascots, cheerleaders and more getting into the holiday spirit.

» Did your fantasy team flop out of the playoff race? Get another shot at glory by signing up to play NFL Playoff Challenge.

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