Colts optimistic on 'PUP Peyton' : Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener. The coach said he thinks Manning might even play during the presesason. On Tuesday, Dungy said he was optimistic the Colts' biggest question heading into training camp - Manning's valuable knee - could be resolved quicker than most people expect. Manning had surgery last week to remove an infected bursa sac, a procedure doctors said would require four to six weeks to heal. "I have talked to Peyton and we're just following the doctors instructions right now," Dungy said. "I'm hoping for four weeks, but if he's truly out six weeks, I think it will be hard to keep him out. However it goes, he'll be ready when he comes back." (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - PUP. Probable for Week 1 vs. Chicago (Updated - 7/22/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The Colts expect to place Manning on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of camp, but Fantasy owners should consider Manning a lock to make it for Week 1, along with every other game in 2008. With a solid receiving corps (including a healthy Marvin Harrison) working with him, count on Manning as a week-in and week-out starter. Continue to draft him with a middle-to-late first-round pick in all drafts this summer. (Updated 07/22/2008).
QB Peyton Manning has a chance to play during the exhibition season, according to coach Tony Dungy. Manning had surgery to remove a bursa sack from his knee, and doctors said he'd be sidelined four to six weeks. Dungy is certain Manning will be ready for the season opener, and said, "I'm hoping for four weeks, but if he's truly out six weeks, I think it will be hard to keep him out. However it goes, he'll be ready when he comes back." 07/23/2008
Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener. 07/22/2008
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On Tuesday, Dungy said he was optimistic the Colts' biggest question heading into training camp - Manning's valuable knee - could be resolved quicker than most people expect. Manning had surgery last week to remove an infected bursa sac, a procedure doctors said would require four to six weeks to heal.
Colts optimistic on 'PUP Peyton' : Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener. The coach said he thinks Manning might even play during the presesason. On Tuesday, Dungy said he was optimistic the Colts' biggest question heading into training camp - Manning's valuable knee - could be resolved quicker than most people expect. Manning had surgery last week to remove an infected bursa sac, a procedure doctors said would require four to six weeks to heal. "I have talked to Peyton and we're just following the doctors instructions right now," Dungy said. "I'm hoping for four weeks, but if he's truly out six weeks, I think it will be hard to keep him out. However it goes, he'll be ready when he comes back." (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - PUP. Probable for Week 1 vs. Chicago (Updated - 7/22/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The Colts expect to place Manning on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of camp, but Fantasy owners should consider Manning a lock to make it for Week 1, along with every other game in 2008. With a solid receiving corps (including a healthy Marvin Harrison) working with him, count on Manning as a week-in and week-out starter. Continue to draft him with a middle-to-late first-round pick in all drafts this summer. (Updated 07/22/2008).
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Awards
MVP: 2003 (AP, Bell), 2004 (AP), 2005 (Pro Bowl)
Player of the Year: 2004 (AP Offensive)
Pro Bowl: 2000-01, 2003-05
College: 1997 (Maxwell Award)
