Colts coach Tony Dungy has spent weeks answering questions about Peyton Manning's left knee.
After Thursday night's preseason finale, he gave his most definitive answer yet when he said the two-time league MVP should play in the Colts' regular-season opener against Chicago on Sept. 7.
Kolby Smith ran six times for 38 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Kansas City Chiefs over St. Louis, 21-17, in the teams' final preseason game.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Maurice Williams left Thursday's 24-3 preseason victory over the Washington Redskins due to a right knee injury.
Recap: Dallas vs. MinnesotaTashard Choice helped his chances of securing a roster spot by scoring a touchdown to lead the Dallas Cowboys over the Minnesota Vikings, 16-10, in the preseason finale for both teams at Texas Stadium.
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08:50:46 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Cleveland vs. ChicagoCaleb Hanie totaled 115 yards on 12-of-17 passing but was intercepted once, and Rex Grossman connected on 5-of-7 passes for 59 yards and a score, as the Chicago Bears edged the Cleveland Browns, 16-10, in the preseason finale for both squads.
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08:40:59 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: New Orleans vs. MiamiChad Henne's eight-yard touchdown pass to Sean Ryan late in the second quarter was the difference, as the Miami Dolphins clipped the New Orleans Saints, 14-10, in the exhibition finale for both clubs.
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08:26:06 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Houston vs. Tampa BayDexter Jackson returned a punt for a touchdown, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged out the Texans, 16-6, in the preseason finale for both teams.
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08:26:06 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Washington vs. JacksonvilleDavid Garrard, Cleo Lemon and Todd Bouman each tossed a touchdown pass as Jacksonville gained 339 yards of offense in a 24-3 victory over the Washington Redskins, in the final preseason tuneup for both teams.
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08:21:21 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Green Bay vs. TennesseeMatt Flynn's two-point conversion pass as time expired fell incomplete, and the Tennessee Titans held on to top the Green Bay Packers, 23-21 in each club's final preseason tuneup before the regular season opener.
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08:21:21 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Cowboys end preseason with win over VikingsTerrell Owens and freshly reinstated Adam "Pacman" Jones didn't even bother to put on their football pants.
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08:21:22 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Baltimore vs. Atlanta07:56:15 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Carolina starters sit in 19-16 loss to Steelers07:50:35 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati07:46:09 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Carolina07:40:50 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: NY Giants vs. New England07:29:49 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Jets08:12:13 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
No Brady, No Manning, Giants win backup battle10:28:32 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Recap: Buffalo vs. Detroit06:54:40 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Ravens sign QB Bramlet08:21:21 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Marshall's suspension reduced to 1 game10:53:53 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Broncos' Marshall has suspension reduced to one game06:00:06 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Report: Colts C Saturday out six weeks03:49:35 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys10:28:33 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Broncos deal G Holland to Dallas12:14:15 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
Line of Scrimmage: Your Guide to the 2008 NFL Season11:29:10 AM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
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