Published on Thursday, December 17, 2009
By San Gabriel Valley Tribune Staff Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Peyton Manning completed every pass early and one big one late, exactly what the Indianapolis Colts needed to stay unbeaten.
Manning threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, including a 65-yarder to Reggie Wayne to go ahead for good, and the Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-31 on Thursday to improve to 14-0 for the first time in franchise history.
The wild game on a cool night included 714 yards, 43 first downs, 10 lead changes, six punts, several big plays and just two turnovers.
"I thought today was a great test against a good team," Manning said. "Feel real good about the win."
The Jaguars (7-7) had a chance to win it in the closing minutes, but David Garrard overthrew Mike Thomas on third and 10 with about a minute to play. Jacob Lacey intercepted the ball, and the Colts ran out the clock
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