Patriots defeat Colts to return to the Super Bowl Los Angeles Times | January 18, 2015 | 7:06 PM The New England Patriots routed the Indianapolis Colts, 45-7, this evening in Foxborough, Mass., to win the AFC championship game. The three-time NFL champions will return to the Super Bowl for the first time since losing in 2012. The Seahawks are trying to become the first repeat winner since the Patriots in 2004. For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.