Patriots vs. Colts: New England Grades, Notes and Quotes

October 19, 2015   ·   Sterling Xie   ·   Jump to comments

It might not have been the blowout many anticipated, but the New England Patriots did just enough to take the air out of Lucas Oil Stadium, holding off the Indianapolis Colts, 34-27. 
In moving their record to 5-0, the Patriots recorded what was likely their most satisfying win of the season, even if the team's workmanlike demeanor wouldn't suggest that this win was any different from the other four.
For the first 30 minutes, though, it appeared the Colts had a real chance to spoil New England's redemption tour.  The offenses traded touchdowns to open the game, with Donte Moncrief and Julian Edelman capping off respective 80-plus-yard drives.  The Pats subsequently drove down the field on the strength of three Edelman receptions but settled for a 40-yard Stephen Gostkowski field goal to go up 10-7 at the end of the first quarter.
However, Edelman was at the center of a shocking momentum turn, bobbling a pass which Colts safety Mike Adams snagged out of the...

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