Andrew Luck bests Peyton Manning; Colts to play Pats

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton have done something that no quarterback/wide receiver duo in NFL playoff history has done.

Andrew Luck generated his usual share of "wow" throws, but this was a quintessential team effort. The offensive line nearly pitched a "Gholston" against Denver's ferocious pass rush, keeping Luck clean to the tune of zero sacks and four quarterback hits.

Nobody trash talks like Andrew Luck, nobody. The Colts quarterback has been employing a new method to get inside the heads of his opponents, and it's working. The Wall Street Journal caught up with a few players who've 

Is Andrew Luck finally ready to beat New England? Maybe. Luck is the only quarterback left in the postseason who hasn't won a Super Bowl, but he's gaining confidence in a hurry. That will be critical to whatever success he achieves against the Patriots.

Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts smiles while on the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half during their AFC Wild Card game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Jan. 4, 2015 in Indianapolis. (Andy Lyons, Getty Images).