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Found November 16, 2012 on Boston Sports Then & Now: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Bill Belichick,  Andrew Luck,  Reggie Wayne,  Aqib Talib,  Donnie Avery,  T.Y. Hilton,  Dwayne Allen,  Coby Fleener,  Donald Brown,  Marshawn Lynch,  Frank Gore,  Shonn Greene,  Ryan Fitzpatrick,  Josh Mcdaniels,  Aaron Hernandez,  Stevan Ridley,  Danny Woodhead,  Brandon Bolden,  Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: New England Patriots,  Indianapolis Colts,  Seattle Seahawks,  San Francisco 49ers,  New York Jets,  Buffalo Bills,  Washington Redskins
With a firm grasp on the AFC East, the Patriots look to get a big victory against a hungry Colts team. Who are the 2012 New England Patriots?  Unfortunately, the answer to this fundamental question may never surface until February 2013. Through nine games, Bill Belichick and crew have showcased a variety of performances and earned the AFC East first place record of 6-3. While not always pretty, the Patriots still display the mental fortitude and “bend but don’t break” defense stakeholders have grown accustom to. From dropping 52 points on opposing defenses to giving up 400+ yards of offense, New England continues to surprise teams and critics around the league. One squad that has opened eyes in 2012 is the new look Colts, lead by rookie QB Andrew Luck. Sitting at 6-3, Indianapolis will travel into Gillette Stadium looking to shed their notorious woes in New England and pick up a huge road win. Check out these three keys to victory for the Patriots come 4:25 on Sunday: 1)   Double Re...
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