NUMBERS GAME

6 games this season in which the Indianapolis Colts have surrendered at least 186 rushing yards - a total that includes 375 rushing yards by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and two 200-yard rushing games by the Tennessee Titans.

HE SAID IT

"He can't block for himself, he can't catch the ball. He stood there when he had to, he gave us a chance to win the game, but we have to help him. We have to make him look good."

Rod Smith, Broncos receiver, right, on rookie Jay Cutler's play at quarterback this season.

NICE RIVALRY

AFC teams are a combined 35-21 against NFC teams this season and the AFC has not lost a season's interconference series since 1995. The Broncos haven't helped the total, though, going 0-2 against NFC teams this season with two games left. They play at Arizona on Sunday and at home against San Francisco in the regular-season finale.

ROCKY POLL

• Last week's question

Which is the best team in the murky NFC playoff picture?

43.0% New Orleans Saints

29.0% Dallas Cowboys

23.5% Chicago Bears

4.5% Seattle Seahawks

This week's question

After playing almost three NFL seasons, which quarter- back from the class of 2004 has the best long-term future?