Predicting the NFL Playoffs: Championship Round

Nov 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) shakes hands after the game with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) at Lucas Oil Stadium. New England defeated Indianapolis 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Colts at Patriots: Here we go again. Another playoff run, and yet another showdown between Indianapolis and New England.

The Patriots quickly became Indy’s arch nemesis during the Peyton Manning era, mostly because the Colts couldn’t beat them. From 2001 through January of 2005, New England went 6-0 versus the Colts. Indy was finally able to get over the hump in November in 2005 with a 27-20 victory at Gillette Stadium.

The Colts went on to go 5-1 from that November 2005 date through 2009 against the Patriots in the rivalry, including a 38-34 win in the AFC Championship in 2006-2007 season (we’re going to the Super Bowl, we’re going to the Super Bowl!!!).

The Patriots are 5-0 since 2010, and Andrew Luck himself finds 0-3 in his career against New England…each loss by 20 points or more.

Asking Luck to get his 1st win against New England, on the road, in the AFC Championship is a tough task…..but I Believe In Blue.

Colts 31 Patriots 28