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Colts take surprising halftime lead

Robert Mathis,  Ben Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws while getting pressured by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis (98) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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So much for Florio’s chat being the best part about this week’s Sunday night game.

The Colts took a 13-10 lead at halftime Sunday after their bookend defensive ends put on a show.

A Robert Mathis sack fumble led to Indy’s first field goal. A Dwight Freeney sack fumble led to a long touchdown return by Jamaal Anderson to tie the game at ten. Ben Roethlisberger’s subsequent interception helped the Colts take the lead.

Indy continues to struggle inside the red zone, kicking two short field goals. But their defense is stopping the run and Pittsburgh’s offensive line looks extra slow on turf.

It looks like we’ll have a fun Sunday night game after all.

(And if you want to watch it online, click right here.)