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5 Takeaways From Indianapolis Colts’ Week 11 Loss

5 Takeaways From Indianapolis Colts' Week 11 Loss

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The Indianapolis Colts faced a litmus test game this weekend against the New England Patriots, and it was a competitive match until the fourth quarter. The Colts ended up losing 42-20 and must go back to the drawing board in case they play New England again this January. Here are my five main observations from "Sunday Night Football."

5. Andrew Luck Comes Up Short

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5. Andrew Luck Comes Up Short

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Andrew Luck tried a lot of crafty passes and rushing moves from the pocket, but New England engineered the perfect game plan to slow him down. He did not look like an MVP candidate in this one.

4. Chuck Pagano Loses Coaching Matchup

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4. Chuck Pagano Loses Coaching Matchup

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Chuck Pagano faced a tough matchup against the NFL's best head coach in Bill Belichick, and the Colts struggled on both sides of play as a result.

3. Tom Brady Looks Like a Champ

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3. Tom Brady Looks Like a Champ

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Tom Brady had an average first half that was punctuated near the end of it by an interception, but he still led the Patriots to a key victory. You can tell he is hungry for another Super Bowl after blowing his last two chances.

2. T.Y. Hilton Drawing Focus

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2. T.Y. Hilton Drawing Focus

T.Y. Hilton Has Career Game in Thursday Night Win
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T.Y. Hilton mainly played the role of decoy while Coby Fleener racked up 144 receiving yards on seven catches.

1. Passing of the Guard

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1. Passing of the Guard

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Brady still has a couple more seasons to be on the top of his game as he showed Sunday, but we will look back on this match as a passing of the guard from him to Luck.

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