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Colts' Polian master at turning lemons into gemsIt's a tale of two teams heading in different directions. The Colts move to 5-0 after routing the 0-5 Titans 31-9. While Peyton Manning carries Indy's O, credit Bill Polian -- the brains behind the machine, Pete Prisco says.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Willis plays, racks up 12 tacklesNiners LB Patrick Willis, listed as probable coming into the game because of an abdomen injury, was able to play Week 5 against the Falcons. He finished with 12 tackles, six solo, and forced two fumbles.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Bly gets interception, but loses itNiners DB Dre' Bly intercepted a pass by Falcons QB Matt Ryan at the San Francisco 10 midway through the third quarter Week 5 against the Falcons but was caught from behind when he began celebrating during his return. Ryan swiped at the loose ball on the ground before center Todd McClure fell on it for the Falcons. "Dre's going to be Dre'," Bly said. "When I make plays, and I've made a lot, I express myself." Bly finished with three solo tackles.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Biermann gets sack, recovers fumbleFalcons DL Kroy Biermann recorded his third sack in four games Week 5 at San Francisco, finishing with two tackles, including one solo. He also recovered a fumble.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Titans defenders chip in SundayThe Titans had some good performances from their defensive stars despite a tough loss to the Colts on Sunday. LB Stephen Tulloch had 11 tackles. DE Kyle Vanden Bosch had four tackles. And DB Michael Griffin had two tackles.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Abraham finally gets another sackFalcons DL John Abraham, who recorded two sacks in Week 1, picked up his first since then Week 5 at San Francisco. He finished with three tackles, including two solo.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Bulluck has big game SundayTitans LB Keith Bulluck played well Sunday against the Colts. He had 11 tackles and an interception. Bulluck also left the field and was treated with an IV in the locker room for cramps, but he was able to finish the game. He was also dealing with a knee injury prior to the game.
CBS News Monday, October 12, 2009Trotter gets warm welcome but has quiet dayThe ax did not drop, but it did return and that seemed to be enough for the Eagles in their ho-hum 33-14 win over woeful Tampa Bay.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Monday, October 12, 2009Rich Hofmann: Maclins time arrivesJeremy Maclin's job is to make liars out of people. It is a task he approaches with seriousness and with sincerity.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Monday, October 12, 2009Broncos' surprising start defies expectationsIt has to end sometime. Right? The Broncos make the Patriots their latest victim, winning 20-17 in overtime to improve their record to a surprising 5-0. Coach Josh McDaniels has his team believing, Lee Rasizer says.
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