Everyone knows the Patriots play better when they are mad. See the Spygate saga of 2007. It produced two of the most lopsided victories in team history.
The New England Patriots opened as 7 1/2-point favorites to beat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. The line has since gone up to double digits thanks in part to the revenge factor. Many believe Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady will show no mercy because the Colts initiated Deflategate.
The Patriots already are tied for the most lopsided victory since the NFL-AFL merger, beating the Titans 59-0 in 2009.