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Indianapolis Colts show no fight in 26-3 loss to Patriots

Indianapolis Colts show no fight in 26-3 loss to Patriots

The Indianapolis Colts (3-5-1) continue to trend as one of the worst teams in the NFL, losing 26-3 against the New England Patriots (5-4) on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

It was another putrid performance from the offense, which gained just 121 total yards and failed to convert any of their third-down or fourth-down attempts.

The Colts have now lost three in a row and four of their last six games.

Here’s everything we know from the Week 9 loss to the Patriots:

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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Colts 0 0 3 0 3
Patriots 0 13 3 7 26

 

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Rhamondre Stevenson caught a three-yard pass for a touchdown in the second quarter to give the Patriots a 13-0 lead. Typically, this wouldn’t be insurmountable, but the offense had no chance of moving the ball.

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  • The offense continues to struggle in the first half. They were shut out for the third time this season in the first half.
  • The Colts were 0-for-14 on third down attempts and 0-for-2 on fourth-down attempts.
  • The offense had eight of their 15 drives end in a three-and-out.
  • The Colts allowed nine sacks and 12 quarterback hits. The nine sacks allowed are the most since Week 7 of the 2017 season and the fourth-most all-time in a Colts game.
  • The Colts offense gained just 121 total yards on 60 plays, averaging just 2.0 per play.

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  1. DT DeForest Buckner: A force on the defensive line, Buckner recorded a sack, three quarterback hits and a tackle for loss.
  2. LB Bobby Okereke: Though he was in coverage on the touchdown, Okereke had a tackle for loss and a forced fumble.
  3. DE Kwity Paye: In his first game back from injury after missing three games, Paye had a sack, one quarterback hit and a tackle for loss.

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  • RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle), QB Matt Ryan (shoulder), LB Grant Stuard (pectoral) and CB Tony Brown (hamstring) were inactive.

Nov 6, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) prepares to throw a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

  • Despite Dennis Kelly (calf/ankle) being active, rookie Bernhard Raimann got the start at left tackle.
  • 44 combined yards in the first quarter between both teams are the fewest in a game…

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