GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : BUFFALO at INDIANAPOLIS
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* The line: Buffalo by 2 1/2.
* Key injuries: None.
* Key players: Buffalo’s Antowain Smith has rushed for 408 yards and seven touchdowns in his last four games against Colts. In the ‘90s, Buffalo is the only AFC team with a winning road record. Colt quarterback Peyton Manning connected with rookie receiver Peerless Price for seven touchdowns at U. of Tennessee in 1997.
HOW THEY MATCH UP
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Buf Ind Points scored (Rank) 25 (2) 19.4 (10) Points allowed 20.8 (8) 27.8 (15) Passing O 210.4 (6) 226.9 (3) Rushing O 135.9 (2) 92.9 (14) Total O 346.3 (3) 319.8 (7) Passing D 199.9 (7) 204.1 (8) Rushing D 93.3 (4) 160.4 (14) Total D 293.2 (4) 364.5 (15)
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* The pick: Buffalo. The Colts are catching up with rest of the league, but pinning down Doug Flutie is another matter.
Picks by T.J. SIMERS; Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL
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