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\u2013 The only thing Alex Austin wanted was a chance.<\/p>\n

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After joining the Patriots late last season, as a rookie, Austin showed he could play cornerback in the NFL. This season, however, didn\u2019t start off as planned. After playing mainly on special teams, Austin suffered an ankle injury that forced him on the injured reserve and cost him eight games. Austin played last week in Miami but didn\u2019t see a single defensive snap.<\/p>\n

That changed on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Austin, 23, played a big role for the Patriots defense in their heartbreaking loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The young cornerback finished with a career-high two pass breakups and was also involved in a tough late-game penalty.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt adds to my confidence knowing that I belong here,\u201d Austin said. \u201cI belong in the NFL. I can make plays. I can compete with the best of them. I needed my opportunity to put it on tape and it came today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson tested Austin in the second quarter. The cornerback deflected his first pass while covering Michael Pittman. The moment, on third down, was big and forced a punt.<\/p>\n

In the Colts game-winning drive, Austin deflected another pass while covering Alec Pierce deep down the field. That drive, however, ended in heartbreak for the Patriots. With 1:23 left in the game, Austin was flagged for defensive pass interference on an incomplete pass to Pittman.<\/p>\n

Austin looked upset when the official threw the flag. Patriots cornerback coach Mike Pellegrino looked enraged on the sideline. Other Patriots players also had an issue with the call, which moved the Colts offense up 14 yards to the 20-yard line.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust got to play more fundamentally, I guess. I really didn\u2019t see enough contact to warrant a flag,\u201d said safety Jabrill Peppers. \u201cBut it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a tough play \u2013 definitely for me,\u201d Austin added. \u201cJust having the next play mentality, lining back up. You can never let the game come down to plays like that.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not going to lie. I don\u2019t really know too much about why (it was called). The play was called and I have to get ready for the next snap.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Colts went on to win inside Gillette Stadium but Austin played well and looked ready to help the Patriots despite missing eight games with an injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was feeling ready to go and show not only my teammates but coaches and fans that I\u2019m that same player,\u201d Austin said. \u201cWith energy, I\u2019m physical and just loving football. I was ready to go, honestly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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