So Adam talked about how Sage blew the game, but...

Ok, so Sage Rosenfels blew the game. So Gary Kubiak blew the game. Don't forget who won the game. The game certainly wasn't handed over to the Colts, they had to earn it. To be honest with you, I saw a lot of things in that last 4 minutes that looked like the 2006 team. The way they rallied, the way their speed takes over when they need to create a turnover, the way they took advantage of mistakes....the list goes on.

First, the backup players stepping up huge in clutch situations is classic Colts. The Giants have been great at that, the Patriots, Chargers, all teams that have been successful these past few years have had to have that to some extent. Tom Santi's touchdown catch on 4th and 6th to spark the comeback wasn't the toughest catch by any means, but it was a high pressure play on a guy who hasn't gotten a whole lot of time this year as a rookie. Santi also had a bursa sac surgery like the guy who threw him that pass, so I would guess there could be the possibility of QB to receiver telepathy from that. Maybe.

Reggie Wayne's ability to make that catch is phenomenal. I smacked my knees after he originally came down and said something like "That's ok, that was close. 3 more plays to get it in (that catch was 1st and goal at the 5)." Then they start talking about how it was a touchdown catch and they showed the replay, and wow. That was not the Texans giving them that TD. That was a brilliant play executed by the guys who do that sort of thing best.

Earlier in the game, the Colts were missing opportunities left and right. Sage Rosenfels was trying to cross the 1st down line on a play and when his forward motion stopped, he put the ball out as far as he could, nearly into linebacker Freddy Keiaho's hands. Keiaho whiffed on the ball. I believe Steve Slaton punched it in on the next play.

Gary Brackett took advantage of Rosenfels' miscue and took it back for 6. When Rosenfels held the ball out Houston's next drive, Robert Mathis got around blockers, caused the fumble, and recovered the fumble.

A lot of good things happened, and 4 minutes of playing like the team you should be isn't the same as 60 minutes of that play, but it can translate. I expect the Colts, who are very familiar with the Ravens blitz packages, to make the right adjustments, and I keep thinking to myself that last game's comeback was that pivotal moment in a season when it's do or die, and everything changes after that. If the Colts can capitalize on last Sunday's game, there is no doubt in my mind they'll find themselves a spot in the playoffs.