Hunter, I did address somewhat the Pats’ earlier game against the Colts (saying Brady’s receivers were not as much help then as they are now). But here are a few more stats for consideration, from Boston Globe reporter Mike Reiss:
The second time around has been kind to the Patriots. New England is 19-6 when playing a team for the second time in a season since 2000, and 7-1 when facing an opponent against whom they lost earlier in the season . . . The Patriots have won their last 10 indoor games, dating to 2001, and have scored 31 or more points in each of their last five games indoors. The last indoor game they lost was Thanksgiving Day, 2000 — 34-9 to the Lions at the Pontiac Silverdome.
