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Jets: We need this game as much as Pats

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:17:46 +0000

This has not been the most pleasant week for the Patriots. The fourth-and-2 in Indianapolis has been replayed on TV more than "I Love Lucy," Bill Belichick has faced more bullets than Jack Bauer, and their AFC East lead is just one game over Miami...

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Drops, not catches, occupy Crabtree's thoughts

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Four games into his rookie season with the 49ers, Michael Crabtree is contributing nicely with 18 receptions for 215 yards. But it's the two passes he's dropped that keep the wide receiver up at night. Crabtree dropped a pass at Indianapolis and another...

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Drops, not catches, occupy Crabtree's thoughts

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:19:49 +0000

Four games into his rookie season with the 49ers, Michael Crabtree is contributing nicely with 18 receptions for 215 yards. But it's the two passes he's dropped thus far that keep the wide receiver up at night. Crabtree dropped a pass at Indianapolis and...

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Despite Loss to Colts, Patriots Stay Third in NFL Power Poll

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:35 +0000

Despite losing to Indianapolis on Sunday night, the Patriots held on to the No. 3 spot in my weekly Power Poll. The Saints and Colts remain No. 1 and 2, but the Colts are quickly narrowing the gap. This Power Poll combines three statistics. The first is a team's adjusted win-loss record, which is computed by adding the number of wins of each opponent a team has beaten and the number of losses of each opponent that a team has lost to. To achieve the adjusted winning percentage, I divide the number of wins by the numbers of wins plus losses. For instance, the seven teams Cincinnati has beaten have combined to win 30 games, while the two teams they have lost to have combined to lose seven games, giving them an adjusted win-loss record of 30-7, which equates to a winning percentage of .811. The second statistic compares a team's scoring against the average points allowed by the teams it has played. This is an attempt to measure a team's offensive efficiency. For example, New England is averaging ...

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NFL Injury Update: Anthony Gonzalez Could Be Back for Week 12

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:56 +0000

NFL.com's Jason La Confora is reporting that Indianapolis Colts' receiver Anthony Gonzalez could be nearing a return to the field. After having surgery on his knee just three weeks ago, Gonzalez has been ruled out for Week 11's game against the Baltimore Ravens, but has been given the green light to begin practicing with the team next week, and could see action as early as next Sunday. The Colts have been and should continue to be extremely cautious with their young receiver, as his return is not necessarily needed with the offense operating at a high level, while two other young receivers, Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon, have performed admirably Fantasy Perspective: The return of Gonzalez means very little for your fantasy playoff hopes, other than makes you look a little less foolish for keeping him on your roster for this long. Regardless, the fact that he'll be returning next week (possibly) could mean he could be inserted back into the starting line-up as early as Week 13, which ...

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NFL Blitz: Ranking all Week 11 games

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:41 +0000

Peyton Manning and the Colts' bid to stay unbeaten vs. the Ravens is high on our list as we rank the Week 11 games in the NFL Blitz.

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Colts Vs Ravens Preview: Ray of "Lite"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:02:31 +0000

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. With an assist from Bill Belichick, the Colts are 9-0 and two games ahead of the Bengals in the race for playoff home-field advantage. A loss to the Patriots was nearly in the books until the Patriots eschewed a punt on 4th-and-2, and instead went for the first down. Tom Brady's pass to Kevin Faulk was stopped short by defensive back Melvin Bullitt. "Unlike Faulk," says Peyton Manning, "we dodged a 'Bullitt,' and in turn gave Belichick a 'Melvin.'" "But that game certainly told us a lot about ourselves, especially the fact that the Patriots are much more adept at stopping themselves than we are of stopping them." "Now, I don't think Baltimore's Jim Harbaugh would duplicate Belichick's decision. I'm sure Harbaugh would punt it and rely on his defense. But should he? The Baltimore defense isn't what it used to be. In fact, if a shutout can possibly be underwhelming, then the Ravens' 16-0 blanking of the Browns was just that. This isn't the ...

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Jerod Mayo insists defenders not upset

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:21:53 +0000

FOXBORO - Jerod Mayo came out in support of Bill Belichick yesterday regarding the coach's controversial decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 against the Colts rather...

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Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of Manning's 9-0 Colts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:17:52 +0000

As he has done in the past, look for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to do an array of his own gestures and arm-waving ...

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Belichick dodges fourth-down talk

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:38:36 +0000

The fallout over the controversial failed fourth-and-2 call Bill Belichick made in Sunday night's loss to the Colts continues to resonate around the NFL. And it has opened a door of opportunity to the Jets. Speaking yesterday on a conference call, ...

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Memories Wayne for Jonathan Wilhite

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:40:23 +0000

FOXBORO - Jonathan Wilhite is human. He won't deny that he took a few extra moments to think about Colts receiver Reggie Wayne beating him in coverage for the game-winning,...

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NFL Insider: Colts' Caldwell quietly on unprecedented run

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:16:16 +0000

Tony Dungy spoke to his Indianapolis Colts successor, Jim Caldwell, at 1:30 Monday morning, congratulating his friend after Sunday ...

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Pats quickly put Colt loss behind them

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:20:00 +0000

The Patriots got back to practice Wednesday for the first time since Bill Belichick's Barry Switzer imitation in Indy, vowing to put the Colts loss behind them and to focus on Sunday's rematch against the Jets.

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Ravens Linebacker Suggs Out, Replaced By Rookie Kruger

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:51:57 +0000

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, one of the NFL's best pass rushers, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury, the team said on Wednesday.

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Ravens linebacker Suggs out, replaced by rookie Kruger

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:44:08 +0000

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Hurt Ravens LB Suggs to miss 1st game Sunday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:59 +0000

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury. Suggs has a sprained ligament in his right knee, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday.

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WhatIfSports.com: Can Saints or Colts go 16-0?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:08:49 +0000

Thanks to the Pats, we know 16-0 can be done. But can two teams pull it off in the same season? WhatIfSports.com is on the case.

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Injured Ravens LB Suggs to Miss 1st Game Sunday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:50:27 +0000

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury.

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Injured Ravens LB Suggs to miss 1st game Sunday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:41:52 +0000

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury.

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Injured Ravens LB Suggs to miss 1st game Sunday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:10 +0000

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury.

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Five Reasons Not to Question Bill Belichick's Decision

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:42:15 +0000

Alright already. He made the call. Deal with it. Whether you're a Patriots fan, a Colts fan, or none of the above, the majority of football lovers are questioning Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on 4th down with two yards to go on his own 28 yard line. That raises the question: How far does the saying, "In Bill We Trust" go? To some fans, that question shouldn't even be asked. With three Super Bowls and four AFC championships in the decade, the Patriots would not be where they are today without Belichick. So, to put to rest any early rumors of ousting Belichick from the New England tundra, here are five reasons to stop nagging Belichick about his 4th quarter call: 1) The Call Had Nothing to do With a Lack of Confidence in His Defense Belichick-run teams have always had a trademark: defense first, everything else thereafter. No matter his trust or distrust in his defensive bunch, he would've elected to go for it even with a Pro Bowl defense on his side. Why? The Brady bunch. ...

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NFL Power Rankings: Saints still notch below Colts

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:08:13 +0000

It was not possible to blow everybody out every week, but the Saints have been struggling. Still, the undefeated season lives, writes Gary Myers in his weekly NFL power rankings.

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These things tend not to grow

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Need evidence that the Patriots will bounce back fine from Sunday’s devastating loss to the Colts, and do so in short order?

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Kill Bill? The Fourth-and-2 Wasn't What Cost the Patriots

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:16:26 +0000

The Patriots should've won that game. They out gained the Colts by 70 yards. They controlled the ball for 10 minutes longer than the Colts. They forced Manning and his vaunted offense to punt six times in the first half, and led by 17 with 14 minutes left in the game. What do they have to show for it? A one point loss that everyone is talking about . There are plenty of people who will say this is just a regular season loss, so it doesn't mean that much. But like Ron Burgundy, it's kind of a big deal . The way the last two minutes panned out makes this game a huge deal. I don't have a problem with the 4th and 2 call that cost the Patriots the game. It's the mismanagement of the team on the infamous drive that aggravates me. Many sports pundits have an issue with Belichick going for it on 4th and 2. Believe it or not, the math slightly supports Bellicheck's decision. More importantly, the Patriots had a 75% success rate against the Colts on 4th downs since 2000, including 4-4 ...

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Pats' assistant says boss unaffected by critics

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:24 +0000

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.

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Patriots defense lacks consistency despite record

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:27 +0000

The New England Patriots' young defense kept Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts under control for three quarters.

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Charged Up: Bill Bellichick Benefits Chargers With Blunder Vs. Colts?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:28:20 +0000

Preface: Game recaps are a thing of the past. Let's face it, it takes way less than a thousand monkeys banging on a thousand typewriters for a thousand years to churn out a decent NFL post-game stat sheet. SportsCenter's on your iPhone and on the web, 24 hours a day. Even if you missed that, by the time you pick up your morning paper the next day, you already heard about it on the radio and the morning news on TV. Admit it, you didn't come here for no stinkin' recap. You're here for fresh, hard-hitting analysis that takes no prisoners and has no vested interest in "playing nice" with Chargers players and brass. And that's what you're going to get from now on with "Charged Up." The Chargers beat a solid Eagles team last Sunday behind a balanced offensive attack and smart offensive playcalling in the early going. Wildcat plays from Legedu Naanee and LT kept Philly's D at bay, not to mention a brilliantly drawn up pass to Mike Tolbert of all people, who scampered in for an easy ...

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NFL 2009 Week 11: Team Power and Fantasy Football Rankings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:11 +0000

The Patriots had the Colts right where they wanted them but in the end they gave the game away. A poor call by head coach Bill Belichick allowed Peyton Manning to have the ball at the 28 yard line as he cruised his team down for the winning touchdown. This loss should allow the Colts to have home field advantage for the playoffs. It looks like the road to the Super Bowl will go through Indianapolis once again. Below we have a short right up on the top ten teams on our power rankings for this season. These teams are important to know as they are playing well and should continue to help fantasy teams. Furthermore, pay attention to the worst teams on the list as they are the teams you want to have your players going against down the stretch. 1. Colts (9-0) Until the final minutes of the final quarter between the Colts and Patriots it looked like Indianapolis's undefeated season was done. Fortunately for the Colts they got the football back one more time and Peyton Manning hit ...

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Myers: Belichick adds dunce cap to hoodie collection

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:07:41 +0000

If this weren't Bill Belichick, if this were a coach without all those rings, not punting against the Colts would be a fireable offense.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Cardiac Colts Take Top Spot

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:35:47 +0000

While both games were in question until the final minute, both the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts still exited Week 10 with unblemished records, and deserve to sit atop the rankings . Both teams will continue to get hard battles in their quest to go 16-0 for the rest of the season, but until another team knocks them off the top, that is where they will remain. For the rest of the teams and where they rank , read on: 1. Indianapolis Colts (9-0) The Colts proved they are quite possibly the most resilient team in the NFL, overcoming a 17-point deficit late in the game to eek past the New England Patriots in the final seconds. 2. New Orleans Saints (9-0) Narrowly escaping with a win overly the lowly Rams drops New Orleans out of their top spot. They have a target on their backs and are clearly struggling in their attempt to remain perfect. 3. Minnesota Vikings (8-1) Brett Favre played mistake-free football and shredded the Detroit Lions ...

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Undefeated Colts refocused on playoffs after conquest of Pats

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:44:34 +0000

The Indianapolis Colts are off to 9-0 start for the third time in the past five seasons. They will be favored in the rest of ...

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Colts continue quest for 16-0

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:16:43 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS - Now that Indianapolis has won its annual November showdown with the Patriots, players can embark on their next traditional quest. Chasing perfection. ...

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Pats' Belichick Defends Decision to Go for It

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:10:43 +0000

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the call that led to the New England Patriots stunning loss. The coach hailed as one of the NFL's best was a target of columnists, talk radio callers and two of his former players. Why, they all wondered, did he gamble with a six-point lead and just over two minutes to go against the Indianapolis Colts?.

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Percentages say coach made the right call

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

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 and punt the ball.’’

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Coach quite open about Colts’ Wayne

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

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 .

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Rookie Sebastian Vollmer makes Dwight Freeney disappear

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:51:44 +0000

Lost amid the controversy regarding coach Bill Belichick's fateful fourth-down call in the Patriots' loss to the Colts was a rookie offensive lineman shutting down...

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Grade 'em a 'D'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:44:04 +0000

Entering Sunday night's game with the Indianapolis Colts, the Patriots boasted the second-ranked defense in the NFL in terms of points allowed. That was certainly...

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Debate team

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:42:17 +0000

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.

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Patriots Report Card

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:32:56 +0000

Every game with the Indianapolis Colts comes down to who does what at the end and Sunday's 35-34 loss at Lucas Oil Stadium was no different. The only difference was this...

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Belichick Stands by Decision to Try for First Down

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:50:35 +0000

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Belichick had the numbers on his side

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:09:30 +0000

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 the ball.’’

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Belichick's gamble flops as Colts shock Pats in comeback

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:49 +0000

Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots has won three Super Bowls, but he lost a fourth-down, go-for-it gamble here ...

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Dime Package: Pats Bobble Game, Colts Steal Victory

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:04 +0000

Forgive me if I ramble at times. I'm working on four hours of sleep. I got back home about 12 hours ago and simply couldn't sleep. Normally, I have the basis of a column worked out toward the end of the game. With the Colts trailing 31-14 after Randy Moss caught his second touchdown from Tom Brady, I had a pretty good idea of what a majority of my questions would be about. By the time the frantic fourth quarter ended, I was left with on one question. 10. What the heck was Bill Belichick thinking by going for it on fourth down from his own 28? I have a friend that does this type of silly stuff playing the video game Madden. Once he's down, he'll go for it no matter where he is on the field. Might explain why he has a lifetime record of something like 6-389. As for Belichick? It's inexcusable. I'm trying to think of any scenario where it would be acceptable to go for it when your team has the lead. I can't think of one. Think about all the reasons they should have kicked. Yes, Peyton ...

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Pats' Belichick defends decision to go for it

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:25:56 +0000

Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts. In his news conference Monday, New England's coach says he thinks that strategy gave his team its best chance to win Sunday night. The gamble failed to produce a first down, however, and Indianapolis took over at the Patriots 29-yard line with two minutes left. Peyton Manning then threw a touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne, and the Colts won 35-34.

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Colts chasing perfection yet again (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:25:42 +0000

Now that Indianapolis has won its annual November showdown with New England, players can embark on their next traditional quest. Chasing perfection. For the third time in five years, the Colts are 9-0 and need to pull out those rehearsed lines. "It is a huge win," three-time MVP Peyton Manning said after rallying the Colts for a 35-34 victory Sunday night.

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Belichick defends late 4th-down gamble

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:56:39 +0000

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Colts know what to expect in quest for perfection

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:49:16 +0000

The Indianapolis Colts are back in familiar territory. With a 9-0 record following an improbable comeback over New England, the Colts will now have to deal with the litany of distractions that come with chasing perfection.

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Belichick stands by decision to try for first down

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:38:54 +0000

Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Belichick stands by decision to try for first down

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:28:29 +0000

Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Belichick stands by 4th-down gamble (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:24:41 +0000

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