This has all the makings of best game of the season---so far!

Indianapolis (7-0) at New England (4-3)
* The Patriots have won the last six meetings, including playoff wins in each of the last two seasons. The Colts have also lost nine consecutive meetings in Foxboro (including playoffs).
* This is the third Monday night meeting between the clubs and the first since 1978. The Colts won each of the previous Monday night match-ups.
* The Colts are 7-0 and have won their last three Monday night affairs, but can they defeat their biggest nemesis?
* Indy has outscored its opponents 117-37 in the second half this season, including 44-6 in the third quarter.
* Colts’ RB Edgerrin James has rushed for 100+ yards in three straight games and has scored a touchdown in five consecutive contests. James has rushed for 100+ yards in five of his eight career games vs. the Patriots.
* Indy QB Peyton Manning has completed 75 percent of his passes over the last five games. Manning has nine touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in his last six games vs. New England (including playoffs).
* New England has won its last two Monday night games at home, but is just 11-20 on Monday nights all-time.
* The Patriots have alternated wins and losses in their first seven games this season (WLWLWLW).
* Patriots’ RB Corey Dillon has averaged 131.3 rushing yards in his last three games vs. the Colts (including playoffs).
* New England is 41-0 when QB Tom Brady has a passer rating of 84.0 or better in a game (including playoffs, 20-17 as a starter when under 84.0).