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Indianapolis — There’s a reason Andrew Luck came into the league with unprecedented expectations.

Games like this.

With a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, the first overall pick stunned Green Bay, 30-27, here at Lucas Oil Stadium. Luck hit Reggie Wayne for a four-yard touchdown with 39 seconds left to go ahead. Aaron Rodgers quickly got the Packers into scoring range but Mason Crosby’s 51-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left.

Luck finished 31 of 55 for 362 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Wayne was unstoppable, hauling in 13 catches for 212 yards and the game winner.

Two third-down plays keyed the drive. On a third and 12, Luck hit Wayne for 12 yards in heavy traffic. And then on third and 7, the mobile rookie bulled through a pair of Packer defenders for the first down.

Rodgers had a rocky day, finishing 21 of 33 for 243 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He was also sacked five times.

The difference-maker: Wayne. The Packers knew what was coming and still couldn’t stop. Again and again, Luck looked to the veteran receiver.

Turning point: Luck’s third-down scramble. It’s easy to forget this guy can run, too. His seven-yard run to Green Bay’s 4-yard line set up the winner.

Big number: 212 — Reggie Wayne’s receiving yards, the third-highest total ever in Colts history.

What went right: Any questions over Greg Jennings’ effect on this unit were answered, as the Packers were out of rhythm most of the game against a hurting Colts’ secondary. Still, James Jones and Randall Cobb provided enough of a spark. Also, second-year back Alex Green gave the offense a life when it sorely needed one with a 41-yard run to set up a Jones touchdown. His sudden cut froze safety Tom Zbikowski in place and he reversed field for his best play to date.

What went wrong: Indianapolis’ secondary was banged up. Cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Justin King were both inactive. And still, Rodgers and the offense failed to take advantage. When Cedric Benson left the game with a foot injury, the Packers offense was out of sorts. The Colts were able to turn a 21-3 deficit into a 22-21 lead midway through the third quarter. Back-to-back sacks forced Green Bay to punt after Luck took the lead. And, much like the Packers’ loss in Seattle, there wasn’t one culprit. The line and Rodgers were both at fault. While the Packers were one-dimensional without Benson, the Colts used a steady diet of Donald Brown and Wayne.