Belichick, 13-2 in playoff games, could match former Steelers coach Chuck Noll's record of four Super Bowl titles with a victory in next month's title game.
Manning threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-20 regular-season victory over New England in November.
The Colts defense was the NFL's worst at stopping rushers but in the playoffs has allowed only a total of 127 rushing yards in playoff triumphs over Kansas City and Baltimore.
The Patriots defense, led by linebackers Tedy Bruschi and Mike Vrabel, allowed the second-fewest points in the NFL this season with 14.8 a game.
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