That Time Brady & the Pats Blew a 21-3 Lead to Peyton! (Patriots vs. Colts 2006, AFC Championship) 

Everyone knew whoever won this game Will essentially win the Super Bowl

One of the greatest games I ever watched! Miss these 2 in action so much. As a colts fan this was one of are greatest moments ever!

There are games that are just symbolic in sports history. This is absolutely one of them. Indy and Manning were never going to win a Super Bowl until they scaled Mt. Patriots. After all the disappointments, the tide seemed to turn with that big MNF win in 2005 but they flamed out in the playoffs against Pittsburgh. Then they beat them again to start this season 8-0, but then struggled like crazy the second half of the year. So having this game at home, after New England ironically did them a major solid upsetting that great Chargers team in San Diego...only to fall behind 21-3, it was like "there they go again". Except...this team, maybe not as talented as the 04 or 05 teams but more resilient, finally healthy (Bob Sanders) and having Adam Vinatieri...finally made the plays and got the breaks that had seemingly always gone Brady and Belichick's way. Other than the Lakers/Spurs Game 5 where Robert Horry's dagger 3 went in and popped back out in 2003, this was the most symbolic game I've ever watched where the 'gods' were finally on the other team's side. The recovered fumble for a TD, Reggie Wayne's near disaster after the catch on the GW drive...the Colts FINALLY got the breaks to break through.

Best AFC championship game I've ever watched such a classic come back ...two Legendary QBs Brady and Manning.

The fact that this was posted and then we got another 21-3 comeback is amazing.

People always talk about 28-3 but somehow forget about this game.

Jeff Saturday should be a Hall of Famer. He was dominant in his 2006 playoff run. In 4 playoff games I never had him losing a single snap. Not a single one. He dominated Kelly Gregg, Halotti Ngata and even Vince Wilfork. One of the best players I have ever seen. At 6'2 303 lbs he used his lack of height to his advantage. From like 2002-2010 once he got his hands on you it was basicaly game over.

This was the actual Superbowl that year. Two of the greatest football men in history. Miss it.✌️🇺🇲

I still remember watching this game when I was 12. Can't believe it's been 15 years since we won the Super Bowl

Best game I’ve ever watched

Something about the way these games were filmed just feels so much better .

God i miss this era so much. THIS is football. We will never see anything close to this again,

Caldwell really couldn’t catch shit with them big ol eyes lmao

By far, the best moment in Colts football history! I will NEVER get tired of watching this!

I remember running up and down the street with our colts flag screaming, "Super bowl"! There was snow and ice on the ground to. Oh this game is the best game ever for colts fans

That intro was chilling man. Brady vs Manning was an EPIC rivalry so glad I got to witness it in real time. Wow.

Surprisingly, this was the last time these two qbs matched up in the playoffs when manning was on the colts.

God, I miss these Colts…they’ll never have a team like this ever again

This game marked a huge turning point in the Brady vs Manning rivalry. It was the start of 3 consecutive AFC championship wins for Manning against Brady and Brady would never beat Manning in the playoffs again for the rest of his career.

I'm from Indy and either way it went IT WAS ALWAYS GOOD TIMES WHEN THEY MET IN THE REGULAR SEASON OR PLAYOFFS... GREAT MEMORIES DURING THE BRADY VS MANNING BATTLES

Nothing like 00s NFL. Great times man. Peyton my 🐐

This is one of my favorite games of all time. I was 8 at the time (now 23) but I just have a fond memory of watching this with my dad and older brother. This game always gives me nostalgia.

The most ironic part about this game was Peyton came back by playing Brady’s game, short passes and running the football , just taking what the defense gave him

My favorite sports moments of all time are Game 6 of the 2011 World Series, Christian Watford's buzzer beater to beat Kentucky, my HS basketball team's sectional championships, and this game.

One of the all time greatest playoff games. This was the Super Bowl that year. The Manning/Brady rivalry really was something. Their games were always must see.

This was the real Super Bowl 41

RCA dome games hit different, that and Texas stadium

Brady vs Manning were the best matchups to watch back then.

Now this was a QB rivalry unlike any any other

This HD quality is impressive for a game played in 2007.

Jim Nantz having the time of his life calling this historic game😇

If Bob Sanders could have stayed healthy, he would've been the best safety (besides Ed Reed) of the 2000's.

I've never been happier about the result of a football game that didn't involve my team.

Favorite NFL game of all-time. Colts got over the hump against NE finally and finally got to the Super Bowl. It was so frustrating not getting there. Way to go, Colts.

2006 Colts special teams walked so the 2021 Packers special teams could run

Peyton had to overcome so much fluky bullshit to win this game. The Maroney fumble which somehow ends up as a NE TD. The special teams giving up a huge return right after they tied the game and momentum shifted back to NE. It always seemed everything was against Indy in these game. So happy they persevered through it and finally won.

Still the greatest QB rivalry I've seen always bought the best outta each other.

It's interesting how back then they were wondering if Brady vs. Manning would be the next great rivalry and now we're discussing if Allen vs. Mahomes is the next rivalry.

What a legendary battle,so blessed to be able to witness it being a colts fan!!1 4 the ages for sure

That was truly the best shootout I’ve ever seen, my entire family, well mainly my dad and little sister loved Brady meanwhile I despised him and the patriots so when the colts beat em it was amazing. I remember Brady not even shaking Payton’s hand.

Most people don't even realize the year this game was played was when manning took a serious neck & back injury that shortened his career as he fought it off with surgery for awhile. Look up the Washington redskins game and you'll see him get bent nearly in half backwards that ended with his helmet getting ripped off and his screaming in pain. He would of been a monster for years more without that targeted vicious hit he endured.

I'll never forget watching this amazing gut-wrenching game live! I was feeling so desperate and sorry for the Colts when they were down big. So happy for Manning and the boys they found a way! like Jim Rome said heading in to this big game that year, after so many play off dissappointments. "Peyton Manning has to cash one these in!" And he did in SUPER BOWL XLI. My favorite quarter back of all time was finally a champion! 🏈🏆 Respect to one of the greatest quarterbacks ever! Manning was always must see tv for me.

To think Brady nearly won this game and took this Patriots team to the Super Bowl when he had Reche Caldwell as his best receiver…

Legendary play by Bob Sanders 26:03. Saved the game.

Bom Trady and Meyton Panning

Just watching the intro for this video gets you jacked for the highlights! Miss these days of Indy!

The dude with the painted on helmet is the kind of fan every team wants. Lol

Greatest moment in Indiana sports history honestly

You're So Cool & An Great Person NFL Throwback, Beautiful Job Well Done.

I remember every bit of this game. The greatest game I have ever seen, to this day. Years of build up, rivalry, backstory. That PATs defense was incredible, stacked from top to Bottom, same with the Colts’ offense

My favorite game of the entire decade

Greatest playoff game ever

I hear a few people complaining that Brady didn't have a good receiving corps that's pretty true here but he had a great running game and a great defense and a great special team and the best head couch ever. The following year he had a elite receiving corps with Welker and moss along with a great defense and didn't win the superbowl. He has been blessed with a great overall team most of his career. Just look at his offense last year a couple great running backs and great receivers Godwin evans gronkowski Scott Miller and a top 10 defense.

Loved this game💙🔥

My all-time favorite football game.

The 21-3 before the 28-3. Edit: That stat @ 30:46 was tied at the 2021 AFC Championship.

You got the '81 or '88 AFC Championship in the pipeline? Could go for some Freezer Bowl highlights or watch how Marv Levy got the idea to steal Cincy's no huddle scheme in '88. This is dope though. I remember watching the 06 AFCC in my dorm room. I had gotten my own dorm with a personal bathroom that semester. It was really nice. Missed the hell out of that place. I had it made and didn't appreciate it enough. That's what I remember about this game, lol.

Wondering if Mahomes vs. Allen will take on a similar vibe with each one going through the other to reach the SB

This game was so legendary I just knew Peyton Manning was finally going to beat Tom Brady that year

Please post every Manning and Brady playoff game 🙏🏾

Top 5 as far as greatest games of all time!!! Right up there with the 1994 NFC Championship, the 2018 Chiefs Rams Monday Night Game, and the 1998 Wildcard with the 49ers and Packers!!!

If I was a colts fan in that arena I would have starting sobbing when Jackson got that pick. This game alleviated YEARS of torment for Peyton and his guys.

The touchdown pass to Klecko was amazing.

That head scratch after the Marlin Jackson pick.. you already know Bill was thinking “Fuck this shit I’m coming back perfect next year”

This game hurt my soul. Nonetheless one of greatest games of all time! I thought we had them after Asante caught Peyton lacking. 18 point lead and still couldn't put them away!

I watched Peyton beat Brady in the 2013 and 2015 AFC championships, which was awesome to see. But had I been old enough to watch this one(I was just one when it happened), that would have been amazing!

Epic outcome and well deserved

WHEW!! It's 2023 and watching this intro STILL gives me chills!! What a GAME!!! Manning FINALLY getting over the Brady-Belicheck hump to go to the SB!! What a GAME!!!

When football was football. Clean hard hitting from the defense and clean blocking from the offense....miss those days

16 years later and I still was nervous watching this. Colts finally got them!

Man, this rivalry was great. 03-09 was must see TV when these 2 played each other. This season, 06, there was a great Sunday night game in New England that the Colts won, which gave them the tiebreaker for playoff seeding. Nowadays, a Colts/Patriots game is nothing more than a 1pm game with a 3rd string announce team

After this loss the next year Brady has like the best year ever with moss

Two offensive lineman with fumble recovery touchdowns! Has there been a game that’s had this since?

Probably the best game of the 2000s decade

26:59 wooooo boy I remember watching that live and I nearly jumped out of my clothes for a split second but Reggie got it back. Great year for football but I sorta wish the Colts and Bears could've tied. :)

The superbowl halftime show was Prince for Bears/Colts. Rest in peace sweet Prince.

Awesome intro 🔥🔥🔥

Best rivalry in football

As a Patriots fan, this game is equally painful as the super bowl defeats.

It’s wild to think that Brady was 29 almost 30 when this game happened and he’s still playing

Looking back on the face guard rule and the force out you could argue the DBs back then had it harder

The intro alone was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Dwight Freeny really was spamming tf out that spin move 😭

I love Jim Nantz ♥

Great channel

Loved watching this rivalry thanks for the memories NFL Throwback.

Note: Beichick refused Manning's offered hand...always classy Belichick.

This was the season I lost faith in Belichick as GM, but cemented my belief in Brady's greatness. Brady carried this team on his back all the way to the AFC Championship and almost won it with no wide receivers. There was no Wes Welker, no Julian Edleman, no Moss, no Gronk. Brady's #1 receiver in 2006 was Reche Caldwell, a dude that was the #4 receiver for four years in San Diego with Drew Brees. He came to New England as a cast-off in 2006 where he became Brady's #1, because there was literally no one else. Caldwell wouldn't even have made the Colts roster and was out of football a year later. And Brady still almost won. The Patriots had no business being 12-4 that year, but Brady was just that good. No QB in NFL history did more with less around him than Tom Brady.

This game was the Real Super Bowl 41.

Hello NFL Throwback

No one taking about how good the source looks? Video is so clean for 2006. Just compare it to the AFC for 2003.

Rehce Caldwell, everytime he dropped an important catch: 👀👀

I remember this year. When Chicago won against Nola, I half expected (even before the game started) New England to eek out a win as usual and thought, “Super Bowl 20 Rematch”. Most people wanted to see Tom Brady win against Saint Louis in his first Super Bowl. Not me. And by the time they had won 3, I was hoping for Chicago to, once again, take down New England in the big game. Luckily, that matchup never had to happened, Devin Hester had his moment but the rest is History.

Tony tore they asses up at half time 💙🤍💙🤍

@22:13- 22:28 LMFAO his eyes is what's taking me out 😂😂😂😂😂

No game makes me miss the RCA Dome more - I wish I went there. My Eagles played there earlier that year on Thanksgiving weekend 06’ and got beat bad. I went two years ago in 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium which was nice but I wish I saw RCA Dome (couldn’t even tell the site where it sat nowadays.) - also good for Indy, NBA ASG is there this weekend! 😃

23 teams in NFL History have allowed 170+ yards rushing per game on defense for a season. The 1st 22 Teams: 69 Wins 265 Losses (20.7% winning percentage) - The best W-L Record of the 22 teams was 6-10 The 23rd team: 2006 Indianapolis Colts 16 Wins 4 Losses (80% winning percentage) SB 41 Champions

Bills fan here, watching this for inspiration before Josh tries to finally defeat his nemesis, Mahomes! Someday, maybe this rivalry will be as good as Peyton vs. Brady.

I'm reading a book about how habits work and how we can change them... a part of the book talks about this game to explain them more and I came here to witness habits in a good example of their greatest embodied in this game. What a game!

This video has no business having such a high resolution and frame rate