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Quick Take: Colts-Dolphins

It was over when ...
Chad Pennington was intercepted in the end zone as time expired. The Dolphins got the ball with 3:13 remaining but couldn't execute efficiently to move the chains beyond the Colts' 30-yard line.

Game ball
On the first play from scrimmage, Colts TE Dallas Clark took a pass from Peyton Manning 80 yards for a touchdown. He finished with seven receptions for 183 yards, the fourth highest total for a tight end in NFL history.

Key stat
The Colts' win is impressive given how much time Manning spent on the sideline. Miami dominated the time of possession battle, chewing 45:07 off the clock. In fact, the Colts only ran 13 plays in the second half. Indianapolis had the ball for 14:53, the lowest time of possession for a winning team since 1977.

Noteworthy
Manning moves past Johnny Unitas for most wins (119) by a quarterback in franchise history . ... The Dolphins are 0-2 for the fourth straight year. ... The Colts have won 11 straight regular-season games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL.

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