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Jets have run into some turbulence on this approach to Foxborough
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An AFC scout provides a look at the New York Jets, this week’s opponent: “One thing that’s interesting is that at the beginning, with [ Mark ] Sanchez , they weren’t asking him to win games, and that was based on the run game with Thomas Jones and Leon Washington...
These things tend not to grow
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Need evidence that the Patriots will bounce back fine from Sunday’s devastating loss to the Colts, and do so in short order?
Patriots are hitting red lights in red zone
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There is a category in which the offenses in Detroit, Jacksonville, and Washington outrank the Patriots. A pretty important one, too.
Pats' assistant says boss unaffected by critics
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When defensive coordinator Dean Pees returned to work after New England's stunning loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Bill Belichick was preparing for the Patriots' next opponent.
Patriots defense lacks consistency despite record
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The New England Patriots' young defense kept Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts under control for three quarters.
Coach quite open about Colts’ Wayne
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Patriots cornerback Jonathan Wilhite spent most of Sunday night sprinting and diving and doing anything he could to keep up with Colts receiver Reggie Wayne .
View from here: Crucial decision was an error
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Bill Belichick is no stranger to controversial or unpopular decisions. He chose Tom Brady over Drew Bledsoe in 2001. In Super Bowl XXXVI, instead of kneeling on the ball with 1:30 left and no timeouts and playing for overtime, he let a second-year quarterback fire away and set up the...
Little reason in some of these arguments
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It did not look any better in dawn’s early light. Groggy Patriot Nation woke up yesterday and wondered, “Did that really happen?’’ Perhaps it was some Ambien-induced hallucination. A bad dream. Hangover haze.
Percentages say coach made the right call
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Among the countless criticisms hurled at Patriots coach Bill Belichick for his decision to go for it on fourth down late in Sunday night’s game, former Colts coach Tony Dungy summed up the most popular when, speaking on NBC, he said, “You have got to play the percentages...
Debate team
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Patriots coach Bill Belichick grabbed the sides of the podium during his press conference at Gillette Stadium yesterday and maintained the call that ignited a national sports debate gave his team the best chance to beat the undefeated Colts Sunday night in Indianapolis.
Belichick had the numbers on his side
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FOXBOROUGH - Among the countless criticisms hurled at Patriots coach Bill Belichick for his decision to go for it on fourth down Sunday night, former Colts coach Tony Dungy summed up the most popular when, speaking on NBC, he said, “You have got to play the percentages and punt...
Belichick stands by decision to try for first down
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Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts.
Manning-Brady a draw, but Belichick takes the loss
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The argument over who's the better quarterback, Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, will continue long after both have stashed enough souvenirs in the Hall of Fame to qualify it as a second home.
Pats support Belichick's gamble in loss to Colts
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New England's players firmly stand behind coach Bill Belichick's costly gamble. The Patriots failed on a fourth-and-2 deep in their territory with two minutes to play, giving Peyton Manning a prime opportunity to steal a victory after trailing by 17 points early in the fourth...
Misses made it interesting
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INDIANAPOLIS - The Patriots gained 477 total yards last night, but it was the 2 yards they didn’t get that will be remembered.
Explain this? We’ll go for it
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INDIANAPOLIS - Going for it on fourth and 2 from your 28 with 2:08 left and a 34-28 lead says one of two things.
Given a chance, Colts were ready to strike
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INDIANAPOLIS - A two-minute drill is practically second nature to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, but it usually means they’re looking at an expanse of turf before they can score a late, game-winning touchdown.
Team takes firm position on Faulk bobble
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INDIANAPOLIS - Kevin Faulk hasn’t fumbled all season. And coming into last night’s game with the Colts, the Patriots had only fumbled the ball away twice all season. But Faulk’s bobble, as perceived by the officials, on fourth down late in the game cost his team a...
With Tate out, options abound
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INDIANAPOLIS - The Patriots hoped they had found an option at the third wide receiver position when Brandon Tate , the rookie third-round pick, became healthy to play three weeks ago. That hope fizzled nearly as quickly as it materialized.
Belichick gaffe unrivaled
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INDIANAPOLIS - Ghastly. This was as bad as anything the Red Sox ever did. Had it been a playoff game, it would be right up there with Bucky Dent, Bill Buckner, Aaron Boone, and History Derailed in Glendale, Ariz.
A loss for words
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INDIANAPOLIS - With all the hype washed away - the Rivalry Of The Decade and Manning-Brady story lines set aside - it all came down to an eye-popping, unforgettable gamble by Bill Belichick. The Patriots’ lead had been chopped to 6 points, just more than two minutes remained...
Colts take advantage of Pats' gamble for 35-34 win
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Bill Belichick risked it all Sunday night. And lost.
Colts take advantage of Pats' gamble for 35-34 win
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Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.
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