In a closely contested game, the Colts led the Patriots 7-6 in the third quarter, thanks to Jonathan Taylor's touchdown and a strong defensive performance resulting in 3 sacks. Taylor had 9 carries for 31 yards, showcasing his skills. The Patriots, despite an 89-yard drive over 15 plays, could only manage a field goal in response. The Patriots' passing game struggled under the Colts' defensive pressure.
Pats drive 89 yards in 15 plays. Settle for Ryland 24 FG. Defense pushed around, then stiffened. Again, Blackmon missed INT in end zone. Colts 7, Pats 6. 12:44
End of 3. Colts 7, Pats 3. But it's Indy that's holding on. Zaire with 10 tackles. Shaq with 8. Everything seems to be 5-6-7 yards downfield on tackles. Pats just shoving D around.
End of 3rd quarter: Colts 7, Patriots 3. New England running the ball down the field. Current drive is 10 plays, 70 yards.
Colts left a lot out there in first half. Let Pats hang around. 75 yards on 14 plays on opening TD drive. 87 yards on 18 plays rest of half. TD Punt Punt Punt Miss 57 FG
Colts averaged 2.8 sacks per game coming into this game. Patriots have allowed 4 with 7 minutes left in the first half, three on third downs.
That's 3 sacks in the #Patriots last 5 dropbacks and 8 offensive snaps.
Patriots have dropped back 9 times and Colts have 3 sacks
Jonathan Taylor scores as Colts take first quarter lead. https://t.co/niA3C2JPO3
Colts respond with a Jonathan Taylor led drive - 9 carries 31 yds TD - and itβs 7-3 Indy #INDvsNE @wbz
Jonathan Taylor looked very much like JT on that series: 9 carries, 31 yards, showing mixture of patience, slipperiness, vision and burst -- and finishing it in the end zone. Colts 7, Patriots 3 near end of 1Q.
Jonathan Taylor finds his way into the end zone for the first touchdown of the day. π (π₯: @NFL) https://t.co/Ga3ZM3pysg
Jonathan Taylor punches it in on 4th down! https://t.co/AY3mWBPZov
Jonathon Taylor scores the first TD of the game π https://t.co/jNvkkoAN7K
JONATHAN TAYLOR. TD on 4th and Goal! πΊ: #INDvsNE on NFL Network π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/d4RDZpceuE https://t.co/KXkGf3cOx6
Colts opening drive 3 passes then 7 JT runs
The Colts threw 3 times to start, then ran Taylor 8 times in a row. 30 yards on those 8 carries.
Colts going tempo with shotgun and split backs with JT and Moss.