COLTS – BENGALS IN-GAME UPDATES
**FINAL SCORE: BENGALS 30, COLTS 28
FOURTH QUARTER (1:44 remaining)
The Colts cut into Cincinnati's lead with KR-Brandon James third touchdown of the game. James' 4-yard TD reception from QB-Tom Brandstater brings the Colts within one score. COLTS 28, BENGALS 30
FOURTH QUARTER (6:10 remaining)
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The Bengals returned the kickoff back to the 50-yard line and then one play later, QB-Jordan Palmer hit WR-Dezmon Briscoe for a 50-yard touchdown. **COLTS 21, BENGALS 30
FOURTH QUARTER (6:28 remaining)
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The Colts capitalize on Cincinnati's mistake scoring a touchdown on a 23-yard pass from Tom Brandstater to KR-Brandon James. The duo then connected again for the two-point conversion. **COLTS 21, BENGALS 23
FOURTH QUARTER (7:09 remaining)
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The Colts punt the ball back to the Bengals, but Cincinnati fumbles the punt and the Colts recover at Cincinnati's 23-yard line.**
FOURTH QUARTER (9:20 remaining)
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The Bengals tack on a 34-yard field goal by Mike Nugent to add to their lead. **COLTS 13, BENGALS 23
FOURTH QUARTER (12:50 remaining)
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The Bengals force a Colts punt. Cincinnati has the ball at their own 48-yard line.**
FOURTH QUARTER (14:08 remaining)
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The Colts defense forces a punt after the Bengals are called for holding on three consecutive plays. The Colts got a nice punt return by KR-Brandon James, but it was aided by a block-in-the-back and the Colts will start the drive at their own eight-yard line.**
THIRD QUARTER (2:10 remaining)
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The Colts punt the ball back to Cincinnati. The Bengals have the ball at their own 30-yard line.**
THIRD QUARTER (3:19 remaining)
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The Colts defense forces a quick three-and-out by Cincinnati, and the Colts take possession at their own 31-yard line**
THIRD QUARTER (5:01 remaining)
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The Colts strike back quickly to cut into the Bengals' lead. QB-Tom Brandstater connected on three straight passes covering 64 yards, hitting the end zone with a 26-yard pass to WR-Brandon James. **COLTS 13, BENGALS 20
THIRD QUARTER (6:36 remaining)
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The Bengals extend their lead with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Palmer to WR-Jerome Simpson. **COLTS 6, BENGALS 20
THIRD QUARTER (8:42 remaining)
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The Colts punt the ball back to the Bengals. Cincinnati will start in Colts' territory at the 32-yard line after a 36-yard return by WR-Jordan Shipley.**
THIRD QUARTER (10:59 remaining)
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Tom Brandstater now in at quarterback for the Colts.
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THIRD QUARTER (11:06 remaining)
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The Bengals re-take the lead with a 93-yard touchdown run from HB-Cedric Peerman. **COLTS 6, BENGALS 13
THIRD QUARTER (11:29 remaining)
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The Colts punt the ball back to the Bengals. Cincinnati takes position at its own six-yard line.**
THIRD QUARTER (12:56 remaining)
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The Colts force a Bengals three-and-out and take possession at their own 30-yard line. Curtis Painter will start the second half at quarterback for the Colts.**
HALFTIME
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A look at the Colts statistical leaders at halftime.
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PASSING
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QB-Curtis Painter 9-19 for 114 yards**
RUSHING
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RB-Javarris James 5-30 yards**
RECEIVING
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WR-Blair White 5-96 yards
DEFENSE
LB-Pat Angerer and LB-Ramon Humber have both been credited with six tackles.**
SECOND QUARTER (0:53 remaining)
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The Colts tie the score with a 36-yard Adam Vinatieri field goal. Curtis Painter went to WR-Blair White twice on the drive and RB-Javarris James had 18 yards rushing on two carries. **COLTS 6, BENGALS 6
SECOND QUARTER (2:20 remaining)
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The Colts force a third straight Cincinnati punt and have the ball at their own 27-yard line.**
SECOND QUARTER (4:30 remaining)
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The Colts get on the scoreboard with a 22-yard Adam Vinatieri field goal. The Colts drove 80 yards to the Cincinnati 5-yard line before kicking the field goal. The big play on the drive was a 52-yard pass completion from Curtis Painter to WR-Blair White. **COLTS 3, BENGALS 6
SECOND QUARTER (8:09 remaining)
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The Colts force a Bengals punt and have the ball at their own 15-yard line.**
SECOND QUARTER (11:53 remaining)
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The Bengals have the ball at their own 20-yard line after Pat McAfee's punt goes for a touchback. The Colts drove into Cincinnati territory behind two straight completions from Curtis Painter to WR-Blair White that went for 11 and 12 yards.**
SECOND QUARTER (14:07 remaining)
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The Colts have the ball at their own 35-yard line after forcing a Cincinnati punt. Curtis Painter remains in at quarterback for the Colts.**
FIRST QUARTER (1:47 remaining)
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The Bengals have the ball at their own 14-yard line after a 55-yard Pat McAfee punt.**
FIRST QUARTER (2:50 remaining)
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The Bengals add another field goal, this time K-Dave Rayner knocks home a 39-yard field goal after a six-play drive that nets 21 yards. **COLTS 0, BENGALS 6
FIRST QUARTER (6:14 remaining)
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The Bengals start their second possession in Colts territory thanks to a 28-yard punt return by WR-Quan Cosby. The Bengals have the ball at the Colts' 42-yard line.**
FIRST QUARTER (9:44 remaining)
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The Bengals get on the scoreboard first with a 52-yard Mike Nugent field goal. **COLTS 0, BENGALS 3
FIRST QUARTER (13:42 remaining)
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The Bengals force a Colts punt and will take possession at their own 32-yard line after a 39-yard Pat McAfee punt. Curtis Painter started at quarterback for the Colts.**
FIRST QUARTER (15:00 remaining)**
The Colts have won the coin toss and will receive to open the game.
**SCORING SUMMARY
* • 52-yard field goal by K-Mike Nugent (Drive summary: 9 plays, 34 yards, 4:07 seconds) *COLTS 0, BENGALS 3
* • 39-yard field goal by K-Dave Rayner (Drive summary: 6 plays, 21 yards, 3:24 seconds) *COLTS 0, BENGALS 6
* • 22-yard field goal by K-Adam Vinatieri (Drive summary: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:39 seconds) *COLTS 3, BENGALS 6
** • 36-yard field goal by K-Adam Vinatieri (Drive summary: 9 plays, 54 yards, 1:27 seconds)COLTS 6, BENGALS 6
• 93-yard rushing touchdown by HB-Cedric Peerman (Drive summary: 2 plays, 93 yards, 0:26 seconds) **COLTS 6, BENGALS 13
* • 17-yard touchdown pass from QB-Jordan Palmer to WR-Jerome Simpson (Drive summary: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:06 seconds)*COLTS 6, BENGALS 20
* • 26-yard touchdown pass from QB-Tom Brandstater to KR-Brandon James (Drive summary: 4 plays, 64 yards, 1:35 seconds)*COLTS 13, BENGALS 20
** • 34-yard field goal by K-Mike Nugent (Drive summary: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:30 seconds)COLTS 13, BENGALS 23
• 23-yard touchdown pass from QB-Tom Brandstater to KR-Brandon James; 2-point conversion QB-Tom Brandstater to KR-Brandon James (Drive summary: 2 plays, 23 yards, 0:41 seconds) **COLTS 21, BENGALS 23
* • 50-yard touchdown pass from QB-Jordan Palmer to WR-Dezmon Briscoe (Drive summary: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:18 seconds)COLTS 21, BENGALS 30 *
PRE-GAME
Tonight marks the final preseason contest for the Colts as they battle the Cincinnati Bengals. The two teams have concluded preseason play the last eight seasons by playing against each other.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
Special Notes about Tonight's Game:
- The NFL will experiment with an eighth on-field official tonight. The NFL has tried this at three other preseason games this year. The eighth official will be positioned in the defensive backfield. He will be primarily responsible for watching eligible receivers and also reduces the number of players the officials are responsible for watching on a given play. The presence of the eighth official is for preseason only and will not be implemented in the 2010 regular season.
- The Colts are being honored at tonight's game with the NFL's 2009 Outstanding Financial Education Program Award for Excellence in programs and resources for financial management.
- The team and USA Football are saluting 11 Central Indiana Football Programs tonight. The Colts and USA Football have awarded more than $40,000 in football equipment grants this summer based on merit and need to offset costs and ensure positive a football experience. The 11 programs being honored tonight will share a $25,000 grant.
