Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals Preview

By Hugo Guzman | Thursday, September 01, 2005 | ( 0 )

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The Indianapolis Colts are expected to play their starters sparingly in tonight's matchup. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 PM EST in Paul Brown Stadium.

Quarterback Peyton Manning gave Colts fans a bit of a scare when he bruised his non-throwing shoulder in last week's loss to the Broncos, but the injury is not considered serious. He and running back Edgerrin James will likely be held out. Safety Dexter Reid, who was awarded to the Colts on waivers earlier the week after being released by the Patriots, could get some game action tonight. Tackle Ryan Diem, center Jeff Saturday, and wideout Brandon Stokley will not play.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer will likely be held out. Running back Rudi Johnson will see limited action. Right tackle Willie Anderson and safety Madieu are both coming off injuries and should see some game action tonight. The Bengals picked up a pair of defensive players earlier this week in ex-Packers linebacker Hannibal Navies and former Redskins and Cardinals safety Ifeanyi Ohalete, but it is unclear whether or not either play will take the field.

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