Why Colts won and Patriots lost

There is a very good reason why Colts won at Foxboro. I can't say they were better, not with the worst rushing defense in the league. The reason is very simple - they played their game while New England tried to change theirs specifically for the Colts. Manning threw for 44 yards on 3rd and 15 in the first quarter because this is what he does. Patriots went for 4th and 3 in the first quarter because they were afraid to be outscored. Guess what, Colts only twenty seven points, but it was enough.

Patriots' offense was constantly changing the tactics and it was more disrupting them than the Colts' defense. Just take the ball and rush it. You get one of the best rushers in the league - just give him the ball. Don't throw like you're playing against Vikings. Do what you do best, do what brought you three rings. Now Colts are on track to have all playoff games at home (which doesn't really say that they're going to go to SuperBowl).

And last but not least - one of the most quiet and effective players in the league. The incomparable Marvin Harrison just does what he gets paid for. No sleeping on the ball, no barking at the WR coach, just catching one ball after another. Simple incredible.