NFL experts are almost unanimously picking the New England Patriots to beat the Indianapolis Colts this weekend in the AFC Championship. Looking at the last few games between the two teams, it's easy to see why.
AFC Championship 2015 picks and predictions: Patriots expected to beat Colts
Three recent blowouts suggest New England should roll over Indianapolis on Sunday.
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In the three years since Andrew Luck joined the Colts, they've lost to the Patriots, 59-24, 43-22 and 42-20. One of those obliterations came during last year's playoffs, when New England sent the Colts packing in the Divisional round. Another came just two months ago, when Jonas Gray ignited for 201 yards and four touchdowns in a Week 11 beatdown.
But the Colts have the tools -- on paper at least -- to make this a competitive game. It starts up front, where a rag-tag offensive line has been gelling recently. Throw in the Patriots' less-than-stellar pass rush, Andrew Luck's mobility in the pocket and the downfield speed of receivers T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief, and you have a recipe for big plays.
Until proven otherwise, however, the experts are sticking with the Pats. Only three of the combined 14 panelists at CBS Sports and Fox Sports are going with Indy, and Ryan Van Bibber is the only man brave enough to pick the Colts at SB Nation.
| Ryan Van Bibber | Stephen White | Joel Thorman | David Fucillo | Danny Kelly | PFT Commenter | Matt Ufford | |
| IND vs NE | IND | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
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