Gear up for an epic NFL battle as the New England Patriots take on the Indianapolis Colts (Patriots vs Colts). Dive into the historical stats, key player matchups, and tactical analysis that will shape this thrilling encounter. Stay updated on all the action with previews and predictions.”
Match Preview: Patriots vs. Colts
The upcoming game marks the 84th meeting between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts, with the Patriots historically leading with a 49-29 record during the regular season and a 4-1 record in the postseason. The Patriots have a strong home record against the Colts, boasting a 31-12 overall record and a significant advantage at Gillette Stadium with 10-2.
The Patriots haven’t been bragging about how many people watch their games on TV recently. A game starting at 9:30 on Sunday morning probably won’t help with that.
| Date | Sunday, November 12, 2023 |
| Kick-off time | 9:30 a.m. ET/ 2:30 p.m. GMT (UK time) |
| Venue | Deutsche Bank Park |
| Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
The Colts managed to secure a win against the Panthers recently, with their defense scoring two touchdowns from interceptions. Despite this defensive success, their offense showed less initiative, reflecting a potential area of concern. The Patriots’ offense has similarly been struggling, hinting at what may be a defensively dominated game.
The Patriots are heading to an international game in Frankfurt, Germany, seeking to break a two-game losing streak before their bye week. They face the Colts with a record of 4-5, indicating a closely matched competition based on season performance.
Offensively, the Colts rank 13th in the NFL, averaging 344.1 yards per game. This contrasts with the Patriots’ offense, which ranks 27th, managing 289.4 total yards per game. Defensively, the Colts are ranked 26th, allowing an average of 360.6 yards per game, which may give the Patriots an opportunity to exploit their defensive weaknesses.
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The Patriots have dominated recent matchups, winning the last eight encounters with the Colts, which includes six regular season games and two postseason games. The most recent game occurred on October 4, 2018, with the Patriots securing a 38-24 victory at Gillette Stadium.
Head to Head
| Date | Match Score |
|---|---|
| 11/6/2022 | Patriots 26-3 Colts |
| 12/18/2021 | Colts 27-17 Patriots |
| 10/4/2018 | Patriots 38-24 Colts |
| 10/18/2015 | Colts 27-34 Patriots |
| 1/18/2015 | Patriots 45-7 Colts |
The Patriots are going to Germany during a tough time for the team and really need to win.
For many of us, watching the Patriots is a must. We remember not being able to watch some games on TV and still feel a little worried whenever the channel changes to a local show. No matter if it’s Sunday morning or Saturday night, or even if the Patriots played on the moon, we would find a time to watch. Unless, of course, you have to go to an indoor soccer game, which happens too often around here.
This Sunday morning, the Patriots and the Colts might not play as exciting a game as the Chiefs and Dolphins did last week. That game was full of scoring, but this one just has Mac Jones.
Years ago, the Patriots vs. Colts was a big deal to show to people in other countries. Now, it’s like showing them a regular ice hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators in Paris. Why should anyone be interested?
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There won’t be a TV blackout for the game in Germany.
But for those who like good football, maybe they should not show too much of this game on German TV.
Injury Update
- 🏈 Cornerback J.C. Jackson will not play in Week 10 for the New England Patriots.
- 🛫 Offensive tackle Trent Brown was absent from Wednesday’s practice and is in Germany.
- 🤕 Eight Patriots players were limited in practice.
- 🆕 Rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas is limited due to an ankle injury.
- 📉 The changes follow a Patriots loss in Week 9.
- 🧠 Jackson’s absence is for a mental health break, termed a “mental reset.”
- 🚑 The team’s condition report includes injuries and practice participation details.
For the upcoming game against the Colts, the Patriots’ roster is impacted by injuries and other factors, including Jackson’s mental health break and Brown’s travel to Germany, with a total of nine players mentioned in the report.
What experts say:
Greg Cote, Miami Herald: Patriots win 23-20 against the Colts. “Surprise! Another early game in Frankfurt, but it’s not as exciting as last week’s game. (Maybe the German fans are hoping to see Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady?) I keep thinking the Patriots can’t be this bad and they’ll get better… and here I am again. The Patriots have beaten the Colts nine times out of ten, and Bill Belichick will find a way to win again.”
Neil Greenberg, Washington Post: Patriots will beat the spread of -3.5.
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times: Colts win 23-14 over the Patriots. “The Colts usually struggle against Bill Belichick’s team, but these Patriots are different. The Indianapolis defense is tough, and DeForest Buckner is an outstanding player that not many people know about.”
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Colts win 20-14 over the Patriots. “The Patriots are struggling, and there’s talk of trouble for Bill Belichick. I don’t believe it, but it’s not good for the team. The Colts’ defense scored two touchdowns from interceptions last week. Their offense isn’t strong, but the Patriots’ offense is also weak. The Colts will win a game with not much scoring.”
CBS Sports staff: Five out of eight pick the Colts with a -1.5 spread.
ESPN staff: They’re divided on who will win.
Michael Hurley, CBS Boston: Picks the Colts with a -1.5 spread. “The Colts aren’t great, but they just won after losing three games. They’re probably feeling better about going to Frankfurt, and I think Gardner Minshew will play as well as Sam Howell did against the Patriots last week.”
Jimmy Kempski, Philly Voice: Chooses the Colts with a -1.5 spread. “If you’re watching NFL in Germany, you hopefully saw the Dolphins vs. Chiefs last week, not this upcoming game.”
Frank Schwab, Yahoo! Sports: Picks the Colts with a -1.5 spread. “Games in Germany can be unpredictable. The Colts seem to be the better team, even though they have problems too.”
Sheil Kapadia, The Ringer: Chooses the Colts with a -1.5 spread. “You shouldn’t bet on this game. I’m only choosing because I have to.”
MMQB staff: Five out of seven favor the Colts.
Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: Predicts the Colts will win 24-20 over the Patriots. “Gardner Minshew is taking some hits but is helped by good running from Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss, and their defense is improving. Mac Jones is doing okay with better teammates and a revived running game, but he still makes mistakes.”
Bill Bender, The Sporting News: Thinks the Patriots will win 20-19 over the Colts. “The game in Frankfurt might remind us of past AFC championship battles. The Colts are good at taking the ball away, and the Patriots have been having a tough time on offense. But they’ve been good at getting the ball in recent games and might pull off a small upset in Germany.”
Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk: Colts win 23-17 over the Patriots. “Unfortunately, Germany, this rivalry isn’t as exciting as it used to be.”
Chris Simms, Pro Football Talk: Predicts the Patriots will win 23-20 over the Colts.
This says: Colts 21, Patriots 6. It’s curious what the Germans will learn about the controversy of deflating footballs this week.
Squads:
New England Patriots Roster:
- Offense: DeVante Parker, Jalen Reagor, Kayshon Boutte, Matthew Slater, Trent Brown, Vederian Lowe, Cole Strange, Atonio Mafi, David Andrews, Jake Andrews, Sidy Sow, Atonio Mafi, Mike Onwenu, Vederian Lowe, Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Pharaoh Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe, Will Grier, Rhamondre Stevenson, Ezekiel Elliott.
- Defense: Deatrich Wise Jr., Sam Roberts, Davon Godchaux, Christian Barmore, Keion White, Lawrence Guy Sr., Anfernee Jennings, Josh Uche, Chris Board, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Mack Wilson Sr., Jahlani Tavai, Marte Mapu, Jonathan Jones, Jack Jones, Shaun Wade, J.C. Jackson, Myles Bryant, Alex Austin, Kyle Dugger, Adrian Phillips, Brenden Schooler, Jalen Mills.
- Special Teams: Chad Ryland, Bryce Baringer, Jabrill Peppers, Demario Douglas, Ty Montgomery II, Myles Bryant, Joe Cardona.
- Injured/Unavailable: J.C. Jackson (Mental reset), Trent Brown (Did not practice, in Germany), Demario Douglas (Limited, ankle).
Indianapolis Colts Roster:
- Offense: Michael Pittman Jr., Bernhard Raimann, Quenton Nelson, Arlington Hambright, Ryan Kelly, Wesley French, Jack Anderson, Will Fries, Josh Sills, Blake Freeland, Braden Smith, Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, Josh Downs, Isaiah McKenzie, Alec Pierce, Juwann Winfree, Gardner Minshew, Sam Ehlinger, Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss, Trey Sermon.
- Defense: Kwity Paye, Tyquan Lewis, Jake Martin, DeForest Buckner, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Taven Bryan, Samson Ebukam, Dayo Odeyingbo, Isaiah Land, Shaquille Leonard, Zaire Franklin, E.J. Speed, Cameron McGrone, JuJu Brents, Ameer Speed, Rodney Thomas II, Julian Blackmon, Kenny Moore II, Jaylon Jones, Darrell Baker Jr.
- Special Teams: Matt Gay, Rigoberto Sanchez, Luke Rhodes, Josh Downs, Isaiah McKenzie, Josh Downs.
- Injured/Unavailable: Josh Downs (Non-participant), Drew Ogletree (Non-participant), JuJu Brents (Non-participant), Tony Brown (Concussion, non-participant), Zaire Franklin (Non-participant), Braden Smith (Hip, wrist, non-participant).