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Quick Take: Colts hold off Raiders

It was over when...
The Colts answered a go-ahead Justin Fragas touchdown with an 11-play, 91-yard drive that produced a 20-yard Anthony Gonzalez touchdown reception. RB Joseph Addai ran the ball in for the two-point conversion to give the Colts a 21-14 lead. The Raiders subsequently drove to the Indianapolis 16 but turned the ball over on downs.

Game ball
Colts WR Gonzalez had another solid game, catching a team-high seven passes for 86 yards and the go-ahead touchdown.

Key stat
The Colts won despite gaining just 58 yards on the ground. On the other hand, Oakland managed a meager 104 yards through the air.

Noteworthy
Colts CB T.J. Rushing returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. ... First overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell started the second half at quarterback for the Raiders. He finished the game 2 of 5 for 10 yards passing. ... With 89 rushing yards, Raiders RB Fargas went over 1,000 yards on the season (1,009). ... The game marked the first time Colts QB Peyton Manning has played in Oakland in his 10-year career.

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