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November 23, 2009
Let's Do It Again
 
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PATRIOTS 20
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AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
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Passing: Manning (IND) 238 yds
Receiving: James (SEA) 69 yds
Rushing: Dillon (NWE) 144 yds
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 Covering Issue
Mike and Mike: Colts GM Bill Polian addresses a field-covering issue. And he puts Mike Vanderjagt in his place. "He's a kicker," Polian said.

 Won 4 Of Last 5
Mike and Mike: Former Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt (now the Pittsburgh Panthers coach) explains how his team had success against Indy.


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Corey Dillon
    Pats RB Corey Dillon ran for 144 yards in the win over Indy on Sunday.

After eliminating the Colts from the postseason for a second straight year, 20-3, the Patriots face a familiar foe in the AFC Championship Game. New England faces Pittsburgh, which handed the Pats a 34-20 defeat in Week 8. Story
• Dillon seizes first postseason opportunity

TOP PERFORMERS
PASSINGRUSHINGRECEIVING
ManningManning
238 yds (IND)
Brady
144 yds (NWE)
DillonJames
39 yds (IND)
Dillon
144 yds (NWE)
JamesJames
69 yds (IND)
Givens
26 yds (NWE)
 
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Mort: Stating their case
The Patriots are one of the greatest teams of all-time -- even if they lose to the Steelers this weekend.
Smith: The best team won
It's really not that complicated when you look at the Colts and the Patriots. The Pats are simply a better football team.
Youth served: Average age of playoff QBs only 26.5
The average age for this weekend's starters, 26.5 years old, is the youngest for a division round since the NFL adopted the current 12-team format in 1990.
Pasquarelli: Line dancing
One reason for the Steelers' success is the continuity along their offensive line.
Perfect Fit Insider
How did Corey "Villain" Dillon make it work with the all-for-one Pats? Winning helps.
ESPN.com: All-Pro team
Len Pasquarelli picks ESPN.com's 2004 All-Pro team.
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