Colts at Patriots
Indianapolis Colts 23, New England Patriots 21 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Colts 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Patriots 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPDaniel Jones 278 yds passingJonathan Taylor 74 yds rushingTyler Warren 96 yds receivingChristian Elliss 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 389 · 292Passing yards 278 · 195Rushing yards 111 · 97Completions 30/43 · 16/29Yards per carry 4.1 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9h ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the New England Patriots 23-21, solidifying their position in the early season standings. Both teams entered the contest looking to establish momentum, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Quarterback Daniel Jones led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 278 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the chains under pressure. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly on the ground with 74 rushing yards, and Tyler Warren was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 96 yards. This offensive trio was crucial in securing the Colts' second win of the season.
Defensively, the Patriots put up a fight, with Christian Elliss leading the team with nine tackles and Gabe Jacas adding 1.5 sacks, but it was not enough to turn the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a critical interception by the Colts' defense halted a potential game-winning drive by New England. Ultimately, it was Indianapolis's ability to capitalize on key moments that sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 30/43 | 70% | 278 | 1 | 0 | 94.9 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 16/29 | 55% | 195 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 39 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luke YoderHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ HamlerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 69 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Julian HillTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Christian EllissMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert SpillaneWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIISS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 3/3 | 2 | 54 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |