That’s how Manning plays, and that’s how he has beaten these Patriots in the past. But this time, his aggressive tendencies backfired, and cost the Colts a chance to at least tie the game and force overtime. This time, Manning’s failure in the clutch was the story of the game.
“He’s trying to drive that stake in our heart in that situation,” said Sanders, who said he read Manning’s eyes and knew he was going to throw toward Colts receiver Pierre Garcon. “Peyton’s that kind of quarterback. If he has enough time, he’s going to try to win the game. He’s not playing for field goals. He’s done it time and time again in his career. Going against that guy, it’s scary at times. Because if he knows what you’re doing, he’s going to tear you apart.”
Manning took the blame for the interception to Sanders, saying he had the matchup he wanted in Garcon one-on-one with cornerback Devin McCourty. He just didn’t get the ball there, and Sanders found a way to drop into coverage and make the play.
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