Don Banks: Belichick's call backfires on Patriots

Courtesy SI.com  Mon, 11/16/2009 - 01:39

The Patriots gambled, and the Colts made them pay for it, says Don Banks. Bill Belichick opted to go for it on a late fourth-and-2, allowing Indy to rally for a 35-34 win and stay perfect.


 

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