***** Clash of the Titans, Week 9: NE @ Ind*****

[TheNoodleMan]

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i haven't seen this mentioned a lot - maybe i missed it - but one of the things i think really favors the pats is how good they are at keeping defenses on the field. i think there's a reason they were so focused on dominating time of possession vs. the skins.

when the colts are scoring they seem to move in big chunks. the pats' running game - and the fact that this is one of the colts' weaknesses - is a big asset. the short passing game functions in a similar way.

if manning and the colts are able to put together some long, time-consuming drives, they will greatly improve their chances.

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The Colts are as good as anyone at controlling the clock when they want to. Watch them at the end of games and they do a phenomenal job of grinding out the last 5 minutes.