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Luck stars as Colts spoil Manning’s return to Indy
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Quarterback Andrew Luck stole the show on a night when the Indianapolis Colts paid homage to their former hero Peyton Manning.
Luck tossed three touchdown passes and ran for another in the Colts’ 39-33 win on Sunday over the Denver Broncos in Manning’s return to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The Colts released Manning, 37, in March, and the quarterback joined the Denver Broncos.
“Our team prevailed,” Lucks said. “What a great atmosphere here.”
The game marked Manning’s return to Indianapolis for the first time since his departure.
The Colts faithful cheered Manning as a tribute video was played when Denver came out of the tunnel prior to the game. Manning waved and thanked the crowd following the conclusion of the video.
“I just look at it as a chance to play football for a great team. I never looked at it as being the guy who replaced Peyton,” Luck said.
Luck and Indianapolis’ rock solid defense spoiled Manning’s night and snapped the Broncos’ 17-game regular season winning streak.
Manning was 29-of-49 for 386 yards with three touchdowns and an interception but was sacked four times.
“I enjoyed coming back here,” Manning said. “I appreciate the tribute but the game was disappointing for us. I was glad I got to see my old teammates.”
Manning hasn’t slowed down since joining his new team. Heading into Sunday’s game he led the National Football League with 2,179 passing yards, 22 TDs — the most ever through the first six games of a season.
Alex Smith threw for 240 yards while rushing for a TD, and the stingy Kansas City defense helped keep the Chiefs unbeaten with a 17-16 victory over the Houston Texans.
Elsewhere, it was: Falcons 31, Buccaneers 23; Redskins 45, Bears 41; Cowboys 17, Eagles 3; Jets 30, Patriots 27 (in overtime); Bills 23, Dolphins 21; Panthers 30, Rams 15; Bengals 27, Lions 24; Chargers 24, Jaguars 6; 49ers 31, Titans 17; Packers 31, Browns 13; and Steelers 19, Ravens 16.
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