Thursday, January 10, 2008

Colts Rally from Early Deficit to Defeat Green Bay, 38-17

72 Baltimore trailed 14-3 midway through the second quarter then scored the next 21 points to lead 24-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter. Marcol kicked a FG early in the 4th to make it 24-17 but a long kickoff return led to a quick Baltimore score and a 31-17 advantage. The Colts added another score late in the quarter after Green Bay failed on a 4th down conversion deep in their territory. Somewhat surprisingly Baltimore managed 333 yards of offense while GB added 288 under cold (23*) and windy (19 mph) conditions at Lambeau field. The league's leading rusher,John Brockington managed just 75 yards on his 22 carries. The somewhat ineffective Packer ground game (110 total yards) meant Jerry Tagge had to pass. He had some success (16-27-189) but had trouble passing from behind. Unitas had a nice game (14-23-193) and the Colts' runners added140 yards on 27 carries. Baltimore improves to 3-1-1 while Green Bay drops to 2-3.
-contributed by Wayne Poniewaz-

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