INDIANAPOLIS -- A few thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts' 20-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium:
What it means: Overall, the Colts' third consecutive victory was their most impressive yet, given the quality of the opponent. But they caused too many self-inflicted wounds to do handsprings over it. Andrew Luck threw two interceptions, one on an ill-advised pass to the goal line in the fourth quarter, and punt returner Griff Whalen had two blunders -- failing to make a fair catch that cost the Colts 20 yards of field position in the first quarter and fumbling a punt in the fourth that set up a Ravens field goal. The defense had its best overall performance of the season despite a late first-half letdown that allowed the Ravens a field goal.
Stock watch: Sergio Brown stepped into the starting lineup at free safety in place of the suspended LaRon Landry and looked like a keeper. He made a standout open-field tackle and sacked Joe Flacco in the second quarter when the Ravens were fourth-and-1 on the Colts' 3-yard line. Brown also was blitzing on a rushed Flacco pass that was picked off by Vontae Davis.
Center of attention: As expected, undrafted rookie Jonotthan Harrison started at center in place of A.Q. Shipley, a puzzling move because the Colts' offensive line had exceeded expectations in the first four games. Then again, Shipley had been released by Baltimore in the preseason, so it's not like he's an All-Pro. Harrison appeared to muff a third-and-1 play with Luck late in the first quarter; Luck didn't seem to expect the snap and failed to pick up the first down. Harrison also sent a shotgun snap off Luck's hands in the fourth, although the Colts scored on that drive. The jury will remain out on the switch.
Game ball: One week after a disappointing performance against Tennessee, former first-round draft pick Bjoern Werner had his best game as a pro. The second-year linebacker had two sacks, his first of the season. The second one came on the Ravens' final series.
What's next: The Colts (3-2) have no time to kick back and revel in this one. They play at AFC South co-leader Houston on Thursday.
