Colts quarterback Dan Orlovsky returned to work on Thursday, the day after his wife, Tiffany, gave birth to three sons. Orlovsky is now the father of Noah Patrick, Hunter Daniel and Madden Lesher. "... 9:44, 9:45 and 9:46 (a.m.)," Orlovsky said. "It's very similar to what everybody describes it as. It's a very surreal feeling. It was real emotional for my wife and I. We're very excited. We're looking forward to it." Although he missed the first day of preparation for Sunday's regular-season finale at Jacksonville, the Colts' schedule proved conducive to Orlovsky spending time with his wife in the final days of her pregnancy. Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell gave players five days off after the Dec. 22 win over Houston. "I wouldn't have missed it," Orlovsky said of the deliveries, which he witnessed, "but just convenient to be home after the win and be home for a doctor's appointment and what transpired. It was obviously good to be home."

Colts defensive end Robert Mathis couldn't care less about the No. 1 draft pick. Some of the team's die-hard fans are urging them to bench starters and lose Sunday's season finale at Jacksonville so they can get the top pick. "It's better not to respond to that at all," Mathis said. "We play to win." Since moving to Indianapolis in 1984, only the 1991 Colts (1-15) produced fewer than three wins. The Colts (2-13) have never finished with a losing record in AFC South play, and the last time anybody beat the Colts twice in the same season was 2007 when San Diego won at home in the regular season and in Indianapolis in the second round of the playoffs. A victory over the Jags (4-11) would keep all of those streaks intact and allow the Colts to take a three-game winning string into next season, something they haven't done since the 2006 Super Bowl-winning run.

The Colts have won consecutive games, putting in doubt what was a stranglehold on the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The players, including quarterback Dan Orlovsky, who threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne, aren't going to apologize. "I think we all know the situation, but we're all in the NFL," Orlovsky told "The Dan Patrick Show" on Friday. "... By the way we play, you can tell we don't care about that, we just want to go out and compete and give ourselves a chance to win a game." Some argue the Colts imperiled their future for meaningless thrills, but that theory ignores the mind-set of NFL players. "I can understand ... everyone saying, you know, 'Is it worth the win?,' everything like that, but to the 53 guys in the locker room, any time we step on the field, we're representing ourselves and our families -- we're playing for our jobs and our livelihoods -- and we're out there competing, we don't know any other way," Orlovsky said.

Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne will be a free agent after the season. He has spent his entire 11-year career with Indianapolis. "Deep down inside, I hope not," Wayne said when asked if his career with the Colts will be over at season's end. "I've been here 11 years. I don't see myself nowhere else, but I do understand the business of it. ... I'm going to treat it like a business, and after the season is over, we'll see what happens. I'm aware that I'm 33 years old, but I feel 23." Wayne, who has been to the Pro Bowl five times, has 887 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season.

Despite winning their last two games, the Colts can lock up the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft with a loss to the Jaguars in the final week of the season. Indianapolis is 2-13 after beginning the season with thirteen straight losses. St. Louis and Minnesota both have two wins heading into this weekend, but if all three clubs finish 2-14 the Colts would have the top pick in the draft by virtue of strength-of-schedule tiebreaker. If the Colts beat Jacksonville and the Rams and Vikings lose their last two, the Colts would not get the top pick.

Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who caught the game-winning, one-yard touchdown pass against the Texans on Thursday night, is in the final year of his contract. Wayne has played all of his 11 NFL seasons with Indianapolis. The team's final game of the season will be played on the road. "I said if this is going to be the last game, I want to go out with a bang. It was great," said Wayne, who made the game-winning catch with 19 seconds left. "It was a great feeling to go out. Hopefully, I'll be back, but you never know."

It doesn't look as if Peyton Manning will go anywhere next season, unless he's not healthy. On Thursday, Colts owner Jim Irsay told NFL Network he couldn't foresee a scenario in which Manning would play anywhere but Indianapolis unless he can't play at all.

Colts vice chairman Bill Polian told Adam Schein and Rich Gannon of SiriusXM NFL Radio on Tuesday that he can't imagine trading the top overall pick. Indianapolis won their first game of the season on Sunday, but they still have the league's worst record. "I can't imagine that there are players that we could afford under the salary cap that would come in and help our team, veteran players that would be available in such a trade," he said. "And if you traded it for picks, which you probably would be wise to do, those picks would be very high picks, the highest picks perhaps, in a lot of future years, which means that they wouldn’t be on the team in the short run. "Somehow or other, that theory, people have asked me about that, but it doesn't hold water with me. I don't know what you get out of it. If you're assuming that you trade one of the top three picks in the draft for a bunch of second- and third-rounders in that same draft, I don't buy that one at all."

The Colts will play their final two games of the 2011 season without Peyton Manning. Just minutes after the previously winless Colts got their first win on Sunday, team vice chairman Bill Polian said that Manning will not play this season though he has begun throwing to teammates at the team complex. The comments came in a rare, five-paragraph postgame statement Polian made from the podium. "It was determined by the doctors that there was no chance he (Manning) would play this year," Polian said, referring to a Thursday meeting. "His rehabilitation has not come far enough to make it prudent for him to step on the field in game action. He may practice in some very scripted and circumscribed circumstances if he wishes. That's entirely up to him."

Atlanta 41, Jacksonville 14 Trench Counter: Falcons +17.3, Jaguars -17.3 In need of a win to bolster their playoff chances, the Atlanta Falcons (9-5) dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-10) at the Georgia Dome on Thursday night. The Falcons led 27-0 at halftime and then 41-0 before the Jaguars saved some face with a pair of touchdowns. Atlanta had 20 first downs, held the ball for more than 38 minutes and racked up 373 total yards. Jacksonville was limited to just 207 total yards and committed four turnovers. Matt Ryan went 19-for-26 with 224 yards and three touchdowns despite standing on the sidelines for a majority of the fourth quarter. Ryan hooked up with Roddy White ten times for 135 yards and a pair of scores. The Falcons sacked Jacksonville rookie Blaine Gabbert five times and Corey Peters returned a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown early in the third period. Dallas 31, Tampa Bay 15 Trench Counter: Cowboys +19.4, Buccaneers -19.4 Tony Romo accounted for four touchdowns in the first half as the Dallas Cowboys (8-6) cruised to an easy win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-10) on Saturday night. Romo finished with 249 yards, three touchdowns passes and another one on the ground as Dallas excelled offensively. The Cowboys collected 28 first downs, went 7-for-13 on first down, held the ball for nearly 38 minutes and had 399 total yards. The Buccaneers didn't score until early in the third quarter when Dekoda Watson returned a Romo fumble seven yards for a score. The Cowboys responded with a field goal before Josh Freeman connected with Dezmon Briscoe for a 13-yard touchdown, which was Tampa Bay's only offensive score of the game. The Buccaneers struggled mightily, managing just 190 total yards and seven first downs. Miami 30, Buffalo 23 Trench Counter: Dolphins +9.6, Bills -9.6 Reggie Bush powered the Miami Dolphins (5-9) over the Buffalo Bills (5-9) thanks to a tremendous effort on the ground after struggling early on. Bush ran for a career-high 203 yards on 25 carries, including a 76-yard touchdown run with 5:41 left in the fourth quarter that gave Miami a 30-13 lead. Matt Moore played well for the Dolphins, going 10-for-20 with 217 yards and two scores, one to Brandon Marshall and another to Anthony Fasano. Ryan Fitzpatrick struggled, despite throwing for 316 yards and two scores. Both of his touchdowns came in the final six minutes with Buffalo playing against Miami and the clock. He tossed three interceptions, although his receivers gave him little help on balls that weren't badly thrown. The victory was the first for interim coach Todd Bowles, who replaced Tony Sparano this week. Seattle 38, Chicago 14 Trench Counter: Seahawks +15.8, Bears -15.8 The Seattle Seahawks (7-7) continue to play surprisingly tough football, beating the Chicago Bears (7-7) at Solider Field thanks in part to a pair of defensive touchdowns. Seattle held Chicago to 221 total yards and forced five turnovers, including a 20-yard interception return by Red Bryant in the third quarter and a 42-yard interception return by Brandon Browner in the final period. The Seahawks, trailing 14-7 at halftime, scored 31 unanswered points in the second half. Tarvaris Jackson went 19-for-31 with 227 yards and a touchdown to help lead Seattle offensively, while Marshawn Lynch carried the ball 20 times for 42 yards and two scores. Caleb Hanie struggled yet again, going 10-for-23 with 111 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. Carolina 28, Houston 13 Trench Counter: Panthers +7.1, Texans -7.1 After clinching their first-ever playoff berth last week, the Houston Texans (10-4) failed to show against the Carolina Panthers (5-9). The Panthers sprinted out to a 21-0 lead and held on after a charge in the second half to ensure victory. Cam Newton went 13-for-23 with 149 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing seven times for 55 yards. Houston outgained Carolina, but the Texans were just 2-for-9 on third down. Arian Foster lost a fumble, but he rushed 16 times for 109 yards and a score while also hauling in five passes for 58 yards. He was the team's leading rusher and receiver. Texans rookie quarterback T.J. Yates struggled, throwing for 212 yards and two interceptions on 19-for-30 passing. Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 13 Trench Counter: Colts +7, Titans -7 The Indianapolis Colts (1-13) won for the first time this season as they put a damper on the playoff hopes of the Tennessee Titans (7-7) in the process. The Colts didn't explode offensively, but they made timely plays and limited the Titans despite extended drives. Tennessee had 21 first downs and 388 total yards, against 10 first downs and 287 yards for Indianapolis, but they committed three turnovers. Dan Orlovsky managed a good game, going 11-for-17 with just 82 yards, but he tossed the go-ahead touchdown on an 18-yard pass to Reggie Wayne midway through the third period. Jacob Lacey then returned an interception 32 yards to give the Colts a 17-6 edge. Donald Brown, who had 16 carries for 161 yards on the afternoon, put the game away on an 80-yard run with less than four minutes remaining in regulation. Kansas City 19, Green Bay 14 Trench Counter: Chiefs +4.3, Packers -4.3 The Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) completed the biggest upset of the 2011 season as they handed the Green Bay Packers (13-1) their first loss of the year. The Chiefs amassed 438 total yards and only allowed Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense to hold the ball for less than 24 minutes overall. Rodgers didn't commit a turnover, but he had his worst statistical game of the season -- going 17-for-35 with 235 yards and two touchdowns (one through the air and another on the ground). Kansas City played under interim coach Romeo Crennel, who took over for fired head man Todd Haley. Green Bay led for a few minutes in the third quarter and Rodgers brought them to within five points after scoring on an eight-yard dash with just over two minutes left in regulation. The Packers were unsuccessful in their attempt at an onside kick after the score. New Orleans 42, Minnesota 20 Trench Counter: Saints +21.8, Vikings -21.8 The New Orleans Saints (11-3) submitted a dominant offensive performance against the Minnesota Vikings (2-12) thanks to none other than Drew Brees. He went 32-for-40 with 412 yards and five touchdowns. The Saints had 36 first downs, 573 total yards and held onto the ball for close to 39 minutes. He connected with nine different receivers and threw touchdown passes to four (Lance Moore, Darren Sproles, Jimmy Graham and John Gilmore). Christian Ponder wasn't horrible, throwing for 120 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, but the Minnesota defense couldn't stop Brees and the Saints. Adrian Peterson returned from injury and ran 10 times for 60 yards, while running back Toby Gerhart led the team with four receptions for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Washington 23, N.Y. Giants 10 Trench Counter: Redskins +2.9, Giants -2.9 The Washington Redskins (5-9) played spoiler by defeating the New York Giants (7-7) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Redskins jumped out to a 17-0 lead and held on to beat their NFC East rival. Washington held New York without a touchdown until Ahmad Bradshaw ran in for a three-yard score with just 33 seconds left in regulation. The Giants had 22 first downs and 324 total yards, but Eli Manning threw three interceptions and they went 3-for-9 on third down. The Redskins had fewer first downs and total yards, but they committed just two penalties and held onto the ball for close to 35 minutes. Cincinnati 20, St. Louis 13 Trench Counter: Bengals -1, Rams +1 The Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) didn't play that well, but they had enough to top the St. Louis Rams (2-12). They trailed at halftime, but scored 17 consecutive points to take a 20-6 edge into the final half of the fourth quarter. St. Louis was held out of the end zone until there was just 1:08 left when Kellen Clemens found Danario Alexander for a 25-yard touchdown. The Rams had 305 total yards, but they went just 2-for-13 on third down. The game was quite ugly with the teams combining for 21 penalties for 210 yards. Cincinnati's rookie receiver, A.J. Green, who briefly left with an injury, had a game-high 115 yards on six receptions. Detroit 28, Oakland 27 Trench Counter: Lions -7.9, Raiders +7.9 The Detroit Lions (9-5) scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes to stun the Oakland Raiders (7-7) in California. Matthew Stafford, who led the comeback, finished with 391 yards and four touchdown passes, two of which went to Calvin Johnson, who hauled in nine catches for 214 yards in the win. Stafford found Johnson for the game-winning touchdown with less than a minute left in regulation. Carson Palmer helped move the ball down field in place for a 65-yard field goal attempt to win the game, but Detroit blocked the attempt by Sebastian Janikowski. Palmer finished 32-for-40 with 367 yards and a score, connecting often with Darrius Heyward-Bey. DHB had eight receptions for 155 yards and a score. New England 41, Denver 23 Trench Counter: Patriots +7.5, Broncos -7.5 The New England Patriots (11-3) solved the puzzle that is Tim Tebow as they beat the Denver Broncos (8-6) and won the AFC East title in the process. Tom Brady had 320 yards and two touchdowns, while the three-headed rushing monster of Stevan Ridley, Danny Woodhead and BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 28 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Tebow went 11-for-22 with 194 yards and scrambled 12 times for 93 yards and two scores, but he didn't have enough help from his defense to complete another late-game comeback victory. Willis McGahee and Lance Ball helped Tebow dominate on the ground, combining to rush 18 times for 134 yards and another score on the ground. Arizona 20, Cleveland 17 (OT) Trench Counter: Cardinals +6.9, Browns -6.9 The Cleveland Browns (4-10) led 17-7 in the third quarter, but the Arizona Cardinals (7-7) stormed back as they scored 13 unanswered points to end the game. Jay Feely kicked the game-winning 22-yard field goal in overtime. John Skelton started at quarterback for the Cardinals with Kevin Kolb on the mend. He went 28-for-46 with 313 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Beanie Wells helped balance the offense with 15 rushes for 51 yards and a score. Seneca Wallace, who had 226 passing yards and a touchdown, started for the concussed Colt McCoy. Greg Little was Wallace's top target. The rookie wide receiver had five catches for 131 yards and a touchdown. Cleveland's defense sacked Skelton four times, had eight tackles for loss and six pass deflections. Philadelphia 45, N.Y. Jets 19 Trench Counter: Eagles +22.6, Jets -22.6 The Philadelphia Eagles (6-8) dominated a turnover-filled game against the New York Jets (8-6) in South Philadelphia. The Eagles jumped out to a 28-0 lead and LeSean McCoy finished things off with two rushing touchdowns in the second half. Each team committed four turnovers, but the Eagles were better at capitalizing on mistakes. Michael Vick passed for 274 yards, a touchdown and an interception, while McCoy finished with 102 yards and three scores on 18 carries. Mark Sanchez tossed a pair of interceptions and also lost a fumble in the damaging loss. The embattled quarterback went 15-for-26 with 150 yards and two scores, one to Santonio Holmes and another to Plaxico Burress. The Eagles pestered the Jets all afternoon, sacking Sanchez four times, deflecting six passes and returning a Holmes fumble for a touchdown.