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The Indianapolis Colts came into their Week 14 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders needing to prove that they could not only hang with legitimate playoff contenders, but that they were capable of throwing a knockout blow to a contender. The Colts answered that question in resounding fashion with a 44-27 blowout over the Raiders in Las Vegas. Philip Rivers was efficient, Jonathan Taylor led the Colts' running game with 150 yards, T.Y. Hilton followed up his coming out party in Week 13 with two more touchdowns in Week 14, and Kenny Moore spearheaded the Colts' defense with a forced fumble and an insane interception. This wasn't just a blowout win for the Colts, it was a complete game on all phases when the team needed to show it could be efficient, and consistent throughout four quarters. The Colts scored in all four quarters, sustained four drives (of their nine possessions) of at least 10 plays, were 8-11 on third downs offensively, and put up 13 points on the three turnovers that they forced. The Colts are se