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From the Archives | 2009

Patriots’ failed fourth down try gives game to Colts

By Adam Kilgore

 |  Globe Staff  

  November 16, 2009

Bill Belichick opted not to punt on fourth-and-2 from his own 28-yard line with 2:08 to play, but the Patriots failed to gain a first down, and the Colts scored a touchdown on the ensuing possession to complete a rally from 17 points down in the fourth quarter in Indianapolis’ 35-34 win.

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