Colts nation relax, there’s still the Super Bowl.

Indianapolis Colts were 7.5 home favorites versus San Diego Chargers. On the line for the Peyton Manning and the Colts was their bid for a perfect season. The visiting Chargers were desperate for a win to bolster their NFL playoff (wildcard) contention. San Diego were 7.5 away underdogs against a Colts team with perfect record. The game total was 52.5 for over/under betting.

Handicappers theories sent discussions abuzz, Colts won’t show up – will rest A team, Chargers will give it their all with LaDanian Tomlinson to put up 100+ yards. Wrong. Colts showed up but the Chargers were on fire and were more desperate. Peyton Manning did not want to lose but it was inevitable that the perfect season, the winning streak was to end.

Final Score:
San Diego Chargers 26
Indianapolis Colts 17

Sports Betting Index handicappers predicted Chargers to Win ending the Colts historic quest for a perfect season all the way to Super Bowl 2006

On NFL Week 14, the Indianapolis Colts clinched home field advantage all the way to the Superbowl XL 2006 in Detroit, they will be playing crucial playoff games at the Dome and not slit and snow.

Week 16 NFL Football action
San Diego Chargers (9-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (8-6), Dec. 24 1pm EST
Indianapolis Colts (13-1) Seattle Seahawks (12-2), Dec. 24 4.15pm EST

Super Bowl Trivia
The 1998 Denver Broncos were the last NFL team to start 13-0 and lose, they went on to win the Super Bowl with QB John Elway.