Patriots are missing Brandon McGowan.
The Patriots struggles to contain opposition TEs goes way beyond the bare stats.
| Final - 11.21.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
Stories
Big Blue Breakdown: The Comprehensive Third Down Edition
A look at the Colts' third-down defense against the Patriots from the Nov. 21, 2010 contest. The Colts allowed the Patriots to convert 6-6 third downs in the first half, but only 1-5 in the second half.
Defensive Re-View
Observations on the Patriots defense against the Colts. How did one of the worst ranked defenses in the NFL hold off Payton Manning?
Sponsored Poll: NFL Victory Of The Week For Week Eleven
Patriots v. Colts is listed. Please vote.
Sprint NFL Week Eleven Game Ball: Blair White
Blair White wins Stampede Blue's 'Sprint Game Ball Of The Week' for Week Eleven.
What the Heck Was Kyle Arrington Doing at Defensive End?
What was Kyle Arrington doing at defensive end?
2010 Week Eleven: Inside the Colts Numbers
A comeback falls just short for the Patriots, when the rarest of rare things happen to Peyton Manning.
Game Ball of the Week: James Sanders
A look at the player who won the Patriots' week eleven game ball: James Sanders.
Did The Colts Violate NFL's Media Policy Regarding Austin Collie?
Indianapolis Star accuses Colts of violating league's media accessibility policy regarding Austin Collie.
Balance and Physicality on Offense Gives Patriots Edge Over Colts
The Patriots' return to balance has given the team a new physicality that will lead to success in the playoffs this January.
2010 Colts Week Eleven Recap: Patriots 31, Colts 28
Peyton Manning will take the blame, but the real reason the Colts were unable to beat the Patriots this past Sunday was the poor play of their defense.
Week 11 Patriots vs Colts: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
A review of Sunday's game.
GameThreads
Patriots Fans GameThread on Pats Pulpit
Colts Fans GameThread on Stampede Blue
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| New England | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 8:00 left: New England Touchdown - 22-yard pass from Tom Brady to Wes Welker. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 4 plays, 32 yds, 2:02 min. |
| 8:00 left: 4 plays, 32 yds, 2:02 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 13:15 left: New England Touchdown - 8-yard pass from Tom Brady to Aaron Hernandez. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 15 plays, 82 yds, 7:46 min. |
| 13:15 left: 15 plays, 82 yds, 7:46 min. |
| 7:53 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 1-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Gijon Robinson. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 11 plays, 69 yds, 5:22 min. |
| 7:53 left: 11 plays, 69 yds, 5:22 min. |
| 3:34 left: New England Touchdown - 5-yard run by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 8 plays, 65 yds, 4:19 min. |
| 3:34 left: 8 plays, 65 yds, 4:19 min. |
| 0:04 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 11-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Reggie Wayne. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 12 plays, 85 yds, 3:30 min. |
| 0:04 left: 12 plays, 85 yds, 3:30 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 1:11 left: New England Touchdown - 36-yard run by Danny Woodhead. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 9 plays, 79 yds, 4:42 min. |
| 1:11 left: 9 plays, 79 yds, 4:42 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 10:23 left: New England Field Goal - 25-yarder by Shayne Graham. 10 plays, 54 yds, 4:55 min. |
| 7:57 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 5-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Blair White. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 7 plays, 73 yds, 2:26 min. |
| 7:57 left: 7 plays, 73 yds, 2:26 min. |
| 4:46 left: Indianapolis Touchdown - 18-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Blair White. (Adam Vinatieri extra point is good). 7 plays, 73 yds, 2:18 min. |
| 4:46 left: 7 plays, 73 yds, 2:18 min. |
| Team statistics | Indianapolis | New England |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 467 6.5 72 | 346 5.8 60 |
| Time of Possession | 29:21 | 30:39 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 28 5 22 1 | 22 8 13 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 11-14-79% | 7-11-64% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 396 38-52 7.6 3-39 0-0 | 178 19-25 6.8 0-0 1-8 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 71 20 3.6 | 168 34 4.9 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 96 2-1 6-95 | 99 1-9 5-90 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 3 0-0 3-39 | 0 1-0 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 6-48 | 1-15 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 2-40.5 (36.0) | 3-44.0 (43.7) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 68 46 22 | 77 53 24 |
Officials: Gene Steratore (Referee), Butch Hannah (Umpire), Jerry Bergman (Head Linesman), Ron Marinucci (Line Judge), Mike Weatherford (Side Judge), Dino Paganelli (Back Judge), Bob Waggoner (Field Judge)
