Peyton Wins The Big One
Hello. FYI I watched the best game of this NFL season yesterday, Colts-Patriots. The recent rivalry. The Brady-Belichek duo. Peyton Manning searching for the elusive Super Bowl. The two best teams left in the Super Bowl hunt. The storylines and hype were all there. And the game didn't disappoint.
Of course, in the first half it was a "here we go again" feeling. New England led 21-6. They had intercepted Manning for a touchdown. No team had ever come back in the playoffs from 18 down. New England had the 2nd ranked defence in fewest points allowed. Common wisdom says they could've run out the clock with their superior backs against a previously porous Colts rush defense.
No one told either the Colts offense or defense that however. The defense gave up 13 second half points, which seems like a lot. Fortunately for the Colts, it wasn't as Manning got 32 points against the Patriots. He made it so Brady had to get a touchdown on the last drive. Unfortunately for Brady, he was intercepted with 16 seconds on the clock.
What does this do for Manning? A lot, but not enough. The Colts are now favoured in the Super Bowl against the Bears. They should win it. Should. If they don't Manning will be lumped with Dan Marino yet again as superior quarterbacks who didn't win it all, an invalid statement for both men.
Congrats Colts and Bears for making it to the big dance. Good luck to both squads in the Super Bowl.
Regards,
Steve
Of course, in the first half it was a "here we go again" feeling. New England led 21-6. They had intercepted Manning for a touchdown. No team had ever come back in the playoffs from 18 down. New England had the 2nd ranked defence in fewest points allowed. Common wisdom says they could've run out the clock with their superior backs against a previously porous Colts rush defense.
No one told either the Colts offense or defense that however. The defense gave up 13 second half points, which seems like a lot. Fortunately for the Colts, it wasn't as Manning got 32 points against the Patriots. He made it so Brady had to get a touchdown on the last drive. Unfortunately for Brady, he was intercepted with 16 seconds on the clock.
What does this do for Manning? A lot, but not enough. The Colts are now favoured in the Super Bowl against the Bears. They should win it. Should. If they don't Manning will be lumped with Dan Marino yet again as superior quarterbacks who didn't win it all, an invalid statement for both men.
Congrats Colts and Bears for making it to the big dance. Good luck to both squads in the Super Bowl.
Regards,
Steve
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