4th Down Gamble Costs Pats, Moneyline Bettors
Another chapter in the New England Patriots-Indianapolis Colts’ rivalry was written Sunday night and it was a classic that ended 35-34 in favor of Indy.
Listed as 2.5-point underdogs, the Pats could’ve added a straight up win with the cover if not for a strange call from head coach Bill Belichick, who decided to go for it on 4th and 2 on New England’s own 28 yardline late in the final quarter.
The Colts, who were down 34-28 at the time, prevented first down yardage and with excellent field position, proceeded to score the go-ahead TD with the clock winding down.
Indianapolis remains undefeated with the win at 9-0 while New England drops to 6-3.
The combined score of 69 went Over the Total of 48.
November 17th, 2009 at 8:15 am
The 4th and 2 call was definitely all or nothing, I don’t mind the call Belichick made. I don’t think it was lack of confidence in his defense as much as more confidence in his offense. And it is Peyton, he would’ve went 65 yards as easy as he went the 30 or so.
Hope they meet again in the playoffs.