During a pep rally for Sunday's game against New England, Colts' owner Jim Irsay wore a giant blue top hat, large round blue sunglasses and a white showman's suit as he told hundreds of fans about the "Quest for the Ring" raffle.

Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Marlin Jackson will return to action against the New England Patriots in Week 9 despite suffering a concussion in Sunday's win over Carolina, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

Pro Bowl wide receiver Marvin Harrison probably would have played Sunday had it been a playoff game, Indianapolis Colts' coach Tony Dungy said Monday.

A slow start and a short week couldn't stop Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts from another 7-0 start.

Jim Sorgi will remain Peyton Manning's backup at least through the 2010 season.

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts will face the Carolina Panthers here Sunday without wide receiver Marvin Harrison, as the 12-year veteran was downgraded to "out" by the team on Saturday afternoon while he continues to battle a bruised left knee.

David Carr will play if he's healthy.

All that talk about defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis being better this season just might be true.

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison, still nursing a bruised left knee, remains questionable for the Indianapolis Colts' Monday night game with Jacksonsville.