FINAL: Patriots 21, Chargers 12
Thanks for joining me for the A.F.C. championship game. I now hand the reins over to John Woods for the N.F.C. title game. Feel free to continue the conversation in comments, just be nice to each other and keep it clean.. Thanks for joining me for the A.F.C. championship game. I now hand the reins over to John Woods for the N.F.C. title game. Feel free to continue the conversation in comments, just be nice to each other and keep it clean. Postgame: If you were keeping track, Laurence Maroney carried the ball on the last [.]
Wild-Card Matchups: A.F.C.
. Arian Foster and the Texans take on the Bengals, while the Ravens face the Colts, and the Broncos and Patriots earn byes in the wild-card round.
Report: Colts Vontae Davis, Greg Toler will play vs. Patriots
(2:32 pm ET) With Colts quarterback Andrew Luck already breaking Peyton Mannings franchise-records, the Colts are planning to offer Luck a record-breaking contract, sources told ESPN. The reported contract could make Luck the highest paid player in.
Patriots vs. Chargers
norv turner vs. bill belichick.
Winner of Colts vs Broncos game to face Patriots | WISH-TV
DENVER (WISH) ��� Sundays divisional playoff game winner heads to New England, a place both the Colts and Broncos have struggled recently. After spending time with big teams this week, 24-Hour News 8s Chris Widlic��.
2014 AFC Championship Patriots vs Colts: Film Review.
The Patriots host the Colts in a rematch of a regular season blow out. Should New England be concerned?
Tebow, the Colts, the Jets: Judy Battista Answers Your Questions
Q.. Judy Battista, the N.F.L. reporter for The Times, answers questions from readers.
KEY MATCHUPS
Jets (4-4) at New England (6-2) 1 p.m., CBS LEON WASHINGTON vs. PATRIOTS FRONT SEVEN The Jets and Leon Washington, below, will not be able to take advantage of the absence of the two-time Pro Bowl safety Rodney Harrison if they cannot win the battle at the line. The Patriots sacked Chad Pennington four times when the teams met in Week 2, with nose tackle Vince Wilfork collecting one sack and defensive end Richard Seymour receiving credit for one and a half. In the Patriots loss last week to the Indianapolis Colts, outside linebacker Rosevelt Colvin was in Peyton Mannings face all game. He was credited with seven pressures. JETS RUSHING DEFENSE vs. COREY DILLON and LAURENCE MARONEY Corey Dillon had his best rushing game of the season when the teams played in Week 2, gaining 80 yards on 20 carries. He has not carried the ball more than 15 times in any of the past four games, ceding the backfield, however grudgingly, to Laurence Maroney, a rookie who rushed for 125 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets rank 30th out of 32 teams against the run. Its insulting when you cant stop the run and they know theyre going to run on you, Jets linebacker Matt Chatham said. KAREN CROUSE (NYT). New York Jets prepare to face New England Patriots; photo (S)
Personnel File: Patriots Secondary Yielding Big Numbers
Jason and Justin Sablich are here to help you with your fantasy football team. The Sablich brothers will provide fantasy football advice throughout the season on this blog and on Twitter (@5thDownFantasy). While the Carson Palmer (Oakland, vs. DEN) era in Oakland officially began in Week 7, and boy was it ugly, this game will be his first start for the Silver and Black. In fantasy terms, the matchup doesnt get any better, with the Broncos allowing the most fantasy points to the position through the first eight weeks. Still, starting Palmer does mean you are pretty desperate, even more desperate than the guy rolling with Seattles Tarvaris Jackson. But with the bye weeks still hovering over many of you, you can do worse than rolling the dice with Palmer, who claims to be comfortable now with Oaklands playbook and his new receivers. Hes among our favorable quarterback matchups for Week 9.
What to Watch For: AFC Championship - Patriots vs. Colts
What factors will play a role in this Sundays AFC Championship game between the Patriots and the Colts?
IMPROVED PATRIOTS CONCERN SEAHAWKS
How about this for irony: In the third game last season, the New England Patriots were losing to the Seattle Seahawks, 23-0, in the second quarter when Tony Eason replaced Steve Grogan at quarterback. Eason ran for one touchdown and passed for two others, leading the Patriots to the greatest comeback in their history, a 38-23 victory that established Eason as the starter and moved Grogan to the sideline for the rest of the season. Now, 24 regular-season games later, both the Patriots and the Seahawks are driving for division titles in the American Conference, and guess who the Patriots expect to start at quarterback when they engage the Seahawks Sunday in the Seattle Kingdome (4 P.M., Channel 4)? Its not Eason. That was just one of those things that you cant necessarily explain because if you did, it would linger in the back of your mind and affect your performance, John Harris, the Seahawks free safety, said the other day, recalling last seasons game. I wouldnt think a lot of guys have been thinking this week about what happened in that game, that if we go up on them it would happen again. I dont think thats on anybodys mind.
A.F.C. Matchup: Chargers at Patriots
Norv Turner vs. Bill Belichick. This is not the matchup many anticipated, certainly not after the first month of the season, when the Chargers dropped to 1-3.
New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts: AFC.
Game: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts Stadium: Gilette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts Date/Time: Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 6:40 p.m. ET Local Television: CBS Announcers: Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Patriots vs. Colts: Date, Time, Channel and Betting Line.
Rob Gronkowski and the Patriots will play in their fourth-consecutive AFC Championship Game. (Getty). The AFC Championship Game is next weekend, so you know what that means. Get ready to watch Tom Brady and the��.
Patriots Secondary Set for Rematch With Manning
The Denver Broncos tried to beat the New England Patriots less than two months ago by running the ball. It didnt work.
2014 AFC Championship Patriots vs Colts: Walt Anderson.
Walt Anderson will be the referee for Sundays AFC Championship Game.
Colts vs. Patriots, AFC Championship 2015: Betting odds.
The New England Patriots have failed to cover the spread the last five times they played in the AFC Championship and they opened laying a touchdown to the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at 6:40 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.
Fantasy Football: Week 15 Matchup Breakdown
Among the unpredictable Colts, quarterback Andrew Luck is the best bet for fantasy owners this week, but receiver T.Y. Hilton cannot be recommended, with his recent struggles.. Personnel File highlights NFL Week 15 matchups and players to watch for fans and fantasy football owners.
Bills Vs. Patriots Gets Exposure Here; Pro Football Statistics
Two of pro footballs most pleasing and exciting teams can be seen on television Sunday when the Buffalo Bills play the New England Patriots at Foxboro, Mass.,
Key matchup: Patriots running backs vs. Colts run defense
Key Stat: The Patriots rushed 41 times for 250 yards, excluding four kneel-downs, and four touchdowns against the Colts in Week 11. Importance to Games Outcome: Its significant. If the Patriots run at will against the Colts yet again, there is.
Seahawks Rebound vs. Cards; Pats Improve to 9-2
Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks did some soul searching before their showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.
PATRIOTS LOOK TO HOME EDGE VS. LIONS
Besides their 9-4 records in the Eastern Division of the American Conference, the Jets, the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots have something else in common this season: They each had a game scheduled with the Detroit Lions. The Dolphins played them Oct. 27 and lost, 31-21. The Jets played them Nov. 28 and lost, 31-20. This Sunday, its the Patriots turn. But theres a difference, and a difference that could go a long way into determining which of the three wins the division: The Jets and the Dolphins played the Lions in the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. The Patriots play them in Sullivan Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. At home, the Lions are 6-0. On the road, they are 1-6.
FINAL: Patriots 34 at Colts 38
Review the play-by-play commentary of the AFC championship game between New England and Indianapolis, LIVE, as it happened at the RCA Dome.. Review the play-by-play commentary of the AFC championship game between New England and Indianapolis, LIVE, as it happened at the RCA Dome. Postgame A moment now to peruse your comments during those last breathless 10 minutes or so. Reader Asher sends in the gnomic message Snaps, but believe it or not I know what [.]
2014 AFC Championship Patriots vs Colts: Analyzing.
The Patriots are facing the Indianapolis Colts for the second time this season. What does this mean for New Englands chances?
Week 12 N.F.L. Matchups
Of the 13 games Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have faced each other, Brady has won nine times, and Manning has thrown for more yards, touchdowns and interceptions.. Preview of NFL Week 12 matchups.
New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts: Complete NFL Schedule.
The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts play in the 2015 AFC Championship game in the NFL playoffs. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick take on Andrew Luck and TY Hilton for a chance to play the Seattle Seahawks or Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl .
No. 1 vs. No. 1: It’s Rarer Than You Think
The Super Bowl will feature the top seeds in each conference, the Saints and the Colts, for the first time since 1994.
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: What channel is AFC.
If Andrew Luck can lead the Indianapolis Colts past head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Sundays AFC Championship Game, he will become the first quarterback selected with the first overall pick in the NFL.
Colts vs. Patriots: Odds, Point Spread and Prop Bets | Heavy.com
The Patriots and Colts have met 3 times in the Andrew Luck Era and New England has won in 3 blowouts. They play again Sunday and the Pats are favored once more.
Who will win Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: Predictions for 2015.
The oddsmakers say the AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Colts isnt going to be close. New England is favored by close to a touchdown. A majority of the New Jersey Advance Media football writers agree. Quarterback Tom Brady and .
2014 AFC Championship Patriots vs Colts: Wednesday.
The Patriots have released their first injury report this week. Here is how it looks.
Colts vs. Patriots: Key matchups in AFC title game
Andrew Luck (12) led the NFL in TD passes with 40, and hes proven himself as a real force in his three pro seasons. Except, that is, against New England. Luck stands 0-3 vs. the Patriots - the only team hes played more than once and not beaten. The.
TODAYS MATCHUP
Indianapolis Colts (15-4) vs. Chicago Bears (15-3) 6:25 p.m. Eastern, CBS At first glance, this game could be a runaway. Any one of four A.F.C. teams -- the Colts, the Chargers, the Patriots and the Ravens -- would be favored over the Bears.. Super Bowl matchup between Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts discussed; photo (S)
NFL playoffs TV schedule: Packers vs. Seahawks, Colts vs. Patriots for Super.
After embarrassing defeats in the regular season, the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts seek payback Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots when it matters most, in the NFLs conference championships.
AFC Championship Game 2015: Injury Report and Predictions for Colts vs. Patriots
Any time a game brings as many implications as the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts meeting in the AFC Championship Game, injuries are bound to be a factor. The war of attrition that is the NFL takes its toll on team rosters. Each of the.
Personnel File: Newton Gets Well Against The Colts
Jason and Justin Sablich are here to help you with your fantasy football team. The Sablich brothers will provide fantasy football advice throughout the season on this blog and on Twitter (@5thDownFantasy). We know that you love your family and want to spend every second with them this Thanksgiving Day, but were here to remind you that there are three N.F.L. games on Thursday and that they just so happen to contain plenty of intriguing fantasy matchups, both good and bad.. Personnel File column highlights NFL Week 12 players to watch for fans and fantasy football owners. Photo (M)1
Colts fans flock to buy Patriots slam shirt | WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) ��� Colts shirts are flying off the shelves at the local T-shirt company, Vardagen. An image. up at their location. Or you can order T-shirts online.. So hopefully the Patriots will turn the colts into dog food!
Run game has fueled Patriots vs. Colts
Luck wont be playing defense for the Indianapolis Colts, who have had no answer for the Patriots offense lately. The Patriots have averaged 48 points per game and scored at least 42 points in all three games against the Colts since Lucks rookie season.
Colts vs. Patriots, AFC Championship 2015: 3 questions that.
On Sunday in the AFC Championship, the Colts have the perfect opportunity to defy some recent history against the Patriots and announce their arrival among the NFLs elite. Things have NOT gone well for the Colts the last��.
Colts-Patriots Key Matchup: Andrew Luck against New Englands defense
Andrew Luck has squared off with the New England Patriots three times in his three seasons in the league. He has faced them twice in the regular season (2012 and 14) and once in the playoffs (2013). The Colts are 0-3 in those games, and it would be .
Colts hope improved defense will change results vs. Patriots.
The stats have improved, the game tapes look better and a suddenly stout defense is one of the major reasons the Colts are playing for their third AFC title Sunday at New England. Were playing better run defense now than��.
Colts vs. Patriots: Game time, TV schedule, live stream and more for AFC.
The Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots square off at Gillette Stadium in Sundays 2015 AFC Championship Game. The game time is set for 3:40 p.m. PT, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl XLVIII. The Patriots are 7.5-point favorites. Read on .
NFL Playoff Schedule 2015: Patriots vs. Colts in the AFC.
With the Colts victory over the Broncos, the 2015 AFC Championship is now set. Its Patriots vs. Colts on January 18th.
The Younger Manning, Now Wiser, in His Own Way
As he prepares to play his older brother Peyton for the second time when the Giants play the Colts on Sunday, Eli Manning is now the face of his franchise.
Trent Richardson out vs. Patriots for Personal Reasons: Latest Details, Reaction
1 running back for the Colts down the stretch. Richardson was acquired from Cleveland last year for a first-round draft pick, but has been a bust over three seasons with just 3.3 yards per carry. Its clear that Richardsons future with Indianapolis is.
Colts Xavier Nixon misses team flight, out vs. Patriots
Backup offensive lineman Xavier Nixon missed the team flight and is listed as out for Sundays AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, the team confirmed to NFL Media early Saturday evening. This comes hours after the team .
Colts OT Xavier Nixon misses team flight, out vs. Patriots
The Patriots will host the Colts at Gillette Stadium Sunday evening, and losing Nixon gives the Colts only two healthy offensive tackles, Anthony Castonzo and Joe Reitz. The Colts will also be without running back Trent Richardson, who did not travel.
Sizing em Up: Patriots vs. Colts
Hector Longos prediction: Patriots 35, Colts 14 (Longos 2014 record: 11-6 straight up; 7-10 vs. the spread). Analysis: Look, until Andrew Luck finds the way to limit his mistakes and stop with the interceptions, he remains mired in the middle tier of.
AFC and NFC title games, Packers-Seahawks and Colts.
Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots Patriots offense vs. Colts defense When these teams met back in November, a guy named Jonas Gray ran the ball 37 times for the Patriots, racking up 201 yards. It wasnt the��.
COLLINS RUSHING TO GLORY FOR PATRIOTS
Tony Collins of the New England Patriots knows about big numbers. He was the 15th of 16 children in his family and the 11th of 13 running backs taken during the first two rounds of the 1981 National Football League draft. This season he has been involved in several other big numbers. He is the second-leading rusher in the American Conference, with 870 yards; the teams leading scorer, with 9 touchdowns, and, perhaps, the principal reason the Patriots have become the No. 1 rushing team in the league after 11 games. With victories in four of their last five games, the Patriots have improved their chances to win a playoff berth. At 6-5, they trail only the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins, both 7-4, in the Eastern Division of the American Conference. The Baltimore Colts, who lost last Sunday to the Pittsburgh Steelers, are also 6-5. Only the Jets, whose 24-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills dropped them to 4-7, appear to be out of the race for the division title.
Jones: Patriots Havent Been Good In Rematch Games, But.
���I have a hard time believing the Colts are going to be the 2010 Jets, or the Broncos from last season or the Ravens the season before that,��� said Jones. ���Theyre not that kind of team, and it hasnt been competitive on the field��.
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: 5 key storylines for Sundays AFC.
The Patriots have blitzed the Colts defense on the ground and through the air, with Tom Brady throwing for as many as 331 yards in the five-game winning streak and Jonas Gray running for 201 yards in the November meeting. The constant, though, has.