Costly penalties, critical turnovers and an inability to stop the run contributed to a 27-17 loss at Indianapolis.
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Patriots comeback falls short against Colts, seven-game winning streak ends
New England nearly erases a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter but can’t stop Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor in a 27-17 loss.
Patriots running back Damien Harris ruled out against Colts
Harris is dealing with a hamstring injury, which leaves Rhamondre Stevenson as the team’s feature back.
Colts seeks to get upper hand in revived rivalry with Patriots
While much has changed since these teams last met, in 2018, there is plenty of history between New England and Indianapolis.
Patriots notebook: Van Noy develops kinship with Hightower
After a chilly reception in 2016, Kyle Van Noy has developed a synergy with Dont’a Hightower that highlights New England’s top-rated defense.
Colts should be wary putting the game in the hands of New England QB Mac Jones
Indianapolis would like to shut down New England’s run game on Saturday night and make Jones step up, but is that a wise strategy?
Phillips day to day as Patriots prepare for Colts rushing attack
Safety Adrian Phillips says everything checked out well on the right knee he injured in the closing minutes of New England’s Week 13 win over Buffalo.
Patriots notebook: Colts running back Taylor this week’s top concern
In its game at Indianapolis on Saturday night, New England will have a focus on league-leading running back Jonathan Taylor.
Emergence of QB Mac Jones ends talk of long rebuild in New England
The Patriots are in their bye week at the top of the AFC and on a seven-game winning streak, with rookie quarterback Mac Jones playing a key role.
Five passes or fewer in an NFL game? You’d have to go back to the Snowplow Game
In their win at Buffalo on Monday night, the Patriots attempted just three passes. The last time any team threw five or fewer was 1982.