Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning reacts after he threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. …
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A comeback for the ages!
Colts overcome 31-14 4th quarter deficit to win
Updated: Monday, 16 Nov 2009, 12:27 AM EST
Published : Monday, 16 Nov 2009, 12:27 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.
Manning's toss to Reggie Wayne completed the Colts' comeback from a 17-point deficit. A decision by Belichick put them in position.
The Patriots coach decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 from their own 28 with 2:08 to go. The pass to Kevin Faulk came up short.
It was the most improbable victory for the Colts (9-0) in their
18-game regular-season winning streak, tied for the second-longest
in NFL history with New England. It was the first time Belichick's
Patriots had lost when leading by at least 13 in the fourth
quarter.
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