For the record: The Colts are 3-0 and in first place in the AFC South.
Last week: The Colts won 30-24 at Houston in a battle of 2-0 teams in the AFC South.
Streaking: The Colts have started 3-0 the past three seasons.
Who’s hot: Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning is his old self; he has thrown five touchdown passes and only one interception this season.
Who’s not: Colts running back Joseph Addai had a season-low 72 yards on 22 carries vs. Houston.
Key stat: In his past five appearances against Denver, Manning has 12 touchdowns with a 76.4 completion percentage and a 140 passer rating.
FYI: This will be the eighth time, including two postseason games, the teams will have played since 2001.
Coach speak: “They played most of the game without their two best backs and then their best receiver, and they continued to fight back. We just couldn’t get that right play to knock them out of things. But we made enough plays when we needed them.” – Colts coach Tony Dungy, after a win in Houston
