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Different feeling permeates Pats-Colts matchup

Why to watch
There is no love lost here in this rivalry between one still-strong team and the other in an unfamiliar role as an NFL doormat flirting with 0-16. You think Bill Belichick shows much mercy? Nah, not likely.

Inside story
The Patriots' tight ends can shred them some Tampa 2 on seam routes, if the Colts want to go that route. Andre Carter and Mark Anderson are playing like a top-five pass rushing duo the past month or so. Julian Edelman continues to get reps in nickel and dime packages -- and it's likely he sees a lot of the field in this one.

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