3 Tom Brady memories that Colts fans will love

1. Colts defeat Patriots in AFC Championship

The 2006 AFC Championship game was probably the biggest moment in recent franchise history. Indianapolis was finally able to get over a hill that it was climbing for years.

That hill was the New England Patriots.

In the 2003 season playoffs, New England defeated Indy in the AFC Championship 24-14. A season later, the Patriots beat the Colts in the Divisional round 20-3.

It seemed like no matter how good Indy was, New England would just be its kryptonite and always block them from reaching a Super Bowl.

Then came the 2006 season’s AFC Championship. The Patriots jumped out to a 21-3 lead and many Colts fans feared the worst. But Indy battled back and took the lead, 38-34, with one minute left.

Even still, no one was at ease because there was too much time on the clock for Brady. He had made countless two-minute drives and snatched victory away from numerous teams before.

However, in this game, it was the Colts who would snatch away the victory.

When Marlin Jackson jumped the route and intercepted the pass, the Colts fan base collectively let out a sigh of relief and begin celebrating. They had finally conquered the biggest challenge.

A Super Bowl game was still ahead, but getting past Brady and New England was an accomplishment in itself.

So as Brady ends his NFL career, the Colts will always thank him for throwing the ball to Marlin Jackson.

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