Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012

Colts-Patriots: What to watch

Luck's Colts are hot, but Brady's Patriots are a test

Indianapolis at New England
indWhen: 4:25 PM ET
Watch: CBS
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 11 Colts-Patriots matchup.


Keep Brady on the sideline: The Patriots are explosive offensively, so Indianapolis would be smart to limit New England's possessions with an effective running attack. New England has been inconsistent defending the run. The Colts have improved rushing the football, gaining 138 yards against the Jaguars last week and averaging 109.4 yards this season. Look for Colts offensive coordinator/interim head coach Bruce Arians to try to keep Tom Brady on the sideline with interior runs by Donald Brown and Vick Ballard, and by stretching the edges with jet sweeps or a reverse with rookie wide receiver T.Y. Hilton.


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