Eisenberg: Offense Needed to Beat Colts

The Indianapolis Colts don’t lose many games. And they haven’t lost any to the Ravens since 2002 in a streak now encompassing six regular-season contests and two in the playoffs. Numerous theories about the Colts’ dominance have been offered over the years. Former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan’s aggressive style didn’t work against Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The Ravens got themselves too up for crusade games and couldn’t think straight. The Colts just know how to win. The refs like Manning. Blah, blah. But all that just sounds like flimsy excuses after the New Orleans Saints’ surprisingly thorough whipping of the Colts in the Super Bowl last night. The Saints showed everyone, including the Ravens, what you need to beat the Colts. Hint: It starts with an O.