Nov. 4: Patriots 24, Colts 20 (at Indianapolis)

By a nose In the first matchup of unbeatens this late in an NFL season, the Patriots find themselves down late for the first time. The Colts lead 20-10 after a fourth-quarter sneak by Peyton Manning, but Brady responds with two drives (73 and 51 yards) that end in TD passes (Welker and Kevin Faulk), and the defense seals the deal with a strip-sack of Manning. Game recap | Photos

By a nose

In the first matchup of unbeatens this late in an NFL season, the Patriots find themselves down late for the first time. The Colts lead 20-10 after a fourth-quarter sneak by Peyton Manning, but Brady responds with two drives (73 and 51 yards) that end in TD passes (Welker and Kevin Faulk), and the defense seals the deal with a strip-sack of Manning.

Game recap | Photos
(Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)