NFL News: New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts Recap, Best Moments

The New England Patriots routed the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 on Sunday night, January 18.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady led the team in demolishing the Colts to earn their sixth visit to the Super Bowl. New England is now tied with the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers as the teams with the most appearances in the AFC championship game with eight, based on a report by ESPN. It will also possibly be the first time that the Patriots win the Super Bowl in a decade.

During the game, Brady threw three touchdown passes while LeGarrette Blount ran for 148 yards and three scores. The Patriots scored first. In the second quarter, the Colts had an interception and touchdown drive but it would be the last time that they would score in the game. At halftime, the Patriots led 17-7. The 250-pound Blount was not a starter. Shane Vereen started in the backfield then was replaced by the running back. Blount also had a lot of help from his team's blockers. Blount was able to carry the football 30 times. USA Today reported that in five games with the Patriots, Blount rushed for 281 yards and three touchdowns.

Nate Solder, left tackle, also had a wide open reception from Brady to advance 24-7 in the third quarter. It was his first touchdown catch in the NFL. After the Colts scored in the second quarter, the Patriots proceeded to go on a 35-0 run. New England had a possession time advantage of over 15 minutes, based on a report by SB Nation.

ESPN also reported that Brady finished 23 of 35 passes for 226 yards. With 3:20 remaining in the fourth quarter, Jimmy Garoppolo replaced the quarterback. Brady went to the sideline, hugged coach Belichick and celebrated with his teammates.

Bleacher Report wrote that it was the worst game in Colts quarterback Andrew Luck's career. He completed 12 of 33 passes for 126. He had zero touchdowns and a couple of interceptions. The formidable Patriots defense limited the Colts to a total of only 209 yards. The result was the game ending in one of the biggest blowouts in AFC championship history.

The Patriots now have a record of 14-4, which ties the 14-4 record of defending champions Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks previously defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in overtime during their NFC title match. The Patriots will battle the Seahawks at Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.