The Indianapolis Colts have sole possession of first place in the AFC South, but they are not about to take anything for granted with Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles waiting.
Despite dominating the Eagles, the Colts expect a serious challenge while trying for a fourth consecutive victory Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Indianapolis (5-2) has overcome two early losses and a a ton of injuries to win three in a row (all against teams with four wins or more). This means they carry the top of the division alone for the first time in 2010.
"We're not concerned about standings," coach Jim Caldwell said. "We're concerned about getting better and getting ourselves in the best position to play well on Sunday."
A fifth consecutive victory over Philadelphia (4-3) would put the Colts back on pace for an eighth straight 12-win season.
"We do have a group that I think has always been extremely focused," Caldwell said.
Facing the Eagles for the first time since a 45-21 home win on Nov. 26, 2006, Indianapolis has outscored Philadelphia 161-61 during a four-game series winning streak. That included a 35-13 win in its last trip to Philadelphia on Nov. 10, 2002.
The Eagles have not beaten Indianapolis since Dec. 19, 1993, and at home since Oct. 14, 1984.
So, do you think Vick is ready? Will he lead the Eagles on to VICKtory? We will see this Sunday.
***DeSean Jackson returned to practice yesterday willing to do whatever it takes to get back on the field this weekend. You can read that story here.
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