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Rosters for the 2014 Pro Bowl were released weeks ago, but, as is always the case, injuries and player availability will result in additional players being called in as reinforcements.

Since the NFL moved the Pro Bowl to a week in front of the Super Bowl instead of a week after it, those playing in the title game are unavailable for the all-star festivities. The league designates alternates for such cases. With five Denver Broncos and six Seattle Seahawks heading to Super Bowl XLVIII instead of Hawaii, the league will be on the lookout for nearly a dozen fill-ins.

Injuries also take their toll. Most notably, San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman will miss the game after suffering a severe knee injury in the NFC Championship. Injuries will also keep Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson away from Hawaii.

LeGarrette Blount rushed for four touchdowns as the New England Patriots pulled away from the Indianapolis Colts to win 43-22 and advance to the AFC Championship game for the third straight year. 

New England beat Indianapolis by concentrating on their rushing game, benefiting from some big turnovers, and finally running away with the game after leading 29-22 going into the final quarter.

There are a lot of people who think that will be one of the most efficient games of this part of the play-off. The reasons for such a thing is a lot. Great games during the season by Tom Brady, and great Colts comeback in game with Kansas City Chiefs. 

During the season bot of this teams showing of a lot of offensive potential. In the regular season Tom Brady have a 380 complete pass of 580 attempts, and he colected 4343yrd, and 25tds. On the other side, Andrew Luck have 343 complete pass of 570 attemps, and he colected 3822yds, and 23tds. 

INDIANAPOLIS -- A couple of quick thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts' 45-44 win over the Kansas City Chiefs .

What it really means: The Colts created history . They went from looking like they were on their way starting their vacation just after the game to pulling the second-largest comeback in playoff history . The Colts were down 38-10 when quarterback Andrew Luck performed his magic and receiver T .Y . Hilton was on the receiving end on almost all of those passes . Luck shook off three interceptions to go 29-of-45 for 443 yards and four touchdowns . The Colts completed the 28-point comeback when Luck hit Hilton down the middle of the field for a 64-yard touchdown with less than five minutes remaining . Buffalo's 32-point come-from-behind victory over Houston in 1992 playoffs is the largest.

Hilton plays big : Luck deserves a lot of credit for bringing the Colts back – and also for why they fell behind – but he got lots of help from Hilton , his go-to receiver since Reggie Wayne was lost for the season with a torn ACL . Hilton finished with 13 catches for a franchise-playoff record 224 yards , including the game-winning 64-yard touchdown that put the Colts up 45-44 .

Toler leaves the game : Colts cornerback Greg Toler’s day went from bad to worse when he left game with a groin injury in the first half . Toler’s bad game started when he missed tackled Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe twice on a 63-yard reception on their second offensive series . Then former Colt Donnie Avery blew by Toler for a 79-yard touchdown on the third play of the second quarter . Toler left the game later in the quarter with the groin injury . Toler missed seven games during the regular season with a groin injury .

What’s next : The Colts will travel to Denver or New England next weekend depending on the outcome of the Cincinnati-San Diego on Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts offense is built around their incredible 2012 draft class. That class took another major hit on Wednesday.

NFL Network's Michelle Beisner passed along word that starting tight end Dwayne Allen will miss the entire 2013 season. Colts coach Chuck Pagano announced Allen will undergo hip surgery, noting that Allen's in-line blocking would especially be tough to replace. Starting running back Vick Ballard was also lost for the season last week.

Allen was one of our favorite breakout candidates this year because he's the rare tight end that is an outstanding receiver and a great blocker. The Colts offense was expected to feature Allen in a Rob Gronkowski-like role and it was easy to imagine Allen as a Pro Bowl contender.

This news will put more pressure on second-year tight end Coby Fleener, but he's not nearly as strong a blocker as Allen. Look for the Colts to play with three wide receivers on the field more often. The Colts have a huge drop-off in talent at tight end after Fleener, with Dominique Jones getting snaps last week.

Allen's absence will also make new offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton's life more difficult. Allen's versatility led to mismatches for the Colts. He also made it easier for Hamilton to espouse a more "balanced" offensive philosophy. With Allen and Ballard now gone, that's going to be tougher to accomplish.

Andrew Luck has to carry this flawed team more than ever. 

article source: NFL.com

Speaking of crop circles, since aliens are considered to have a very high intellect, does that mean they have fantasy football leagues too? Maybe the owner of that corn maze should see if any little green men upgrade the Luck design overnight as a good omen for a fabulous Indianapolis season too.