The Great Debate that began on the NFL's spectacular Opening Night at Gillette Stadium in September will be decided on the mushy tundra of the same venue Sunday afternoon when the Patriots try to make it six straight victories over the man of numbers, Peyton Manning. (Full article: 2822 words)

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