INDIANAPOLIS – The New England Patriots got their revenge in Sunday night’s victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, posting a 34-27 victory, and the turning point of the game came in two areas that are especially close to Bill Belichick’s heart: Special teams and responding on the fly to unconventional plays.
The Patriots underwent a significant change this offseason when special teams coach Scott O’Brien retired. At the time, Bill Belichick said, “I have never worked with a coach better than Scott O'Brien.”
With that as the backdrop, consider what unfolded late in the third quarter when the Colts attempted to trick the Patriots with an unusual formation on a fourth-and-3 punt attempt.