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Patriots down Colts in 'Deflategate' rematch

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Head coach Bill Belichick (L) and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots congratulate each other after the game against the Indianapolis Colts, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 18, 2015

Indianapolis (AFP) - Tom Brady and the New England Patriots powered past the Indianapolis Colts 34-27 to improve their perfect 2015 record in a "Deflategate" grudge match.

Superstar quarterback Brady, stung by charges he played a role in New England's use of under-inflated footballs in their AFC championship win over Indianapolis in January, insisted all week that the clash was not about revenge.