Here are some stats from the ProFootballFocus guys…
In stark contrast to the Colts, Brady didn’t have an O-lineman avoid a positive grade, with Dan Koppen (+3.9)having the strongest day, comfortably handling the Colts’ defensive tackles all day long.
Jermaine Cunningham (+3.0)had a fine game, with positive scores in both the run game and rushing the passer. Cunningham was able to generate three pressures on Manning over the course of the game, including the key pressure on his final throw that forced the interception.
Danny Woodhead ( +3.2 )is fast becoming a major weapon for the Patriots, a true Wes Welker in the backfield. With his experience as a slot receiver, Woodhead can be motioned out into the slot where he becomes a matchup problem, or keep him in the backfield where he is a dangerous runner behind a powerful O-line. His 36-yard touchdown run was a thing of beauty, and then Woodhead was the player flying downfield to make the tackle on the ensuing kickoff.
For the Patriots, Devin McCourty (+0.8)is clearly the best corner they have at the moment, and he made some plays in this game, even if he did allow five of nine passes into his coverage to be complete. … Rob Gronkowski ( +2.2) had a fine game, mostly as a run-blocker, while Aaron Hernandez (+0.3)was largely anonymous. … Brandon Spikes (+0.8) saw only eight snaps against a pass-heavy Colts team, and did his damage as a run stopper. … Punter Zoltan Mesko (+0.0)averaged 44 yards a punt, and had a 4.7 second hang-time high.
