Colts at Patriots
New England Patriots 28, Indianapolis Colts 25 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Colts 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Patriots 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPCam Ward 273 yds passingKene Nwangwu 122 yds rushingNico Collins 119 yds receivingNick Bosa 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 314 · 434Passing yards 232 · 273Rushing yards 82 · 161Completions 19/31 · 28/40Yards per carry 3.2 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 28-25, solidifying their position in the playoff race for the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Patriots showcased their resilience on home turf, making crucial plays when it mattered most.
Leading the charge for New England was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Running back Kene Nwangwu contributed significantly with 122 rushing yards, while wide receiver Nico Collins was a standout target, racking up 119 receiving yards. This dynamic trio was instrumental in keeping the Colts' defense on its heels throughout the game.
The Patriots' defense played a pivotal role in clinching the victory, with standout performances from linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who recorded 11 total tackles, and Nick Bosa, who dominated with 3.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bosa's relentless pressure forced a critical turnover on downs, allowing New England to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 19/31 | 61% | 232 | 1 | 1 | 81.6 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 28/40 | 70% | 273 | 2 | 1 | 95.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||||
| Jadarian PriceHB | 14 | 65 | 4.6 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Will ShipleyHB | 9 | 11 | 1.2 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| Kene NwangwuHB | 16 | 122 | 7.6 | 71 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Cam WardQB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler GoodsonHB | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady BoydWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Brady BoydWR | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kene NwangwuHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||
| JT WoodsFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim SmithDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugh GaffneySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||
| Nick BosaLEDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall WilliamsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden SchoolerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert RochellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 2 | 39 |
Patriots | |||
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
