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Quick Take: Patriots-Colts

It was over when ...

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Relive one of the greatest regular-season games ever played, the Indianapolis Colts' 35-34 win over the New England Patriots, on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Colts WR Reggie Wayne made a leaping grab in the end zone with 16 seconds remaining. Matt Stover's extra point gave Indy a 35-34 lead, capping a four-play drive that started at the Colts' 29-yard line after the two-minute warning.

Game ball

In addition to the game winner, Wayne also had a 20-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter and finished with 126 yards on 10 receptions.

Key Stat

The Patriots used their final two timeouts on their last drive and then were unable to challenge a controversial spot when coach Bill Belichick decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 with just more than two minutes left. The Colts got the ball back on their own 29-yard line and scored the winning touchdown four plays later.

Noteworthy

Colts RB Joseph Addai hurt his right hand in the first quarter, but returned to action in the second half with his ring and middle fingers taped together. ... Patriots DE Tully Banta-Cain left the game in the first quarter with a rib injury. ... Colts WR Pierre Garcon left the game briefly after falling beyond the end zone in the second quarter. He had his left foot wrapped on the sideline and returned on the next series. ... The Colts are 5-0 at home this season and have won 11 straight home games, which ties the second-longest home win streak in franchise history. ... The Patriots are 14-9 all-time at Indianapolis.