12/29/2023 0 Comments Patriots and colts score![]() No points allowed, no penalties, just one punt, and three scoring drives. Indy has been really sharp the first two quarters. Things have to be cleaned up in all three phases if New England is going to get back into this one. As good as the Patriots played over the last seven games, they were that bad in the first half. A blocked punt, an interception from Jones, missed pass plays, poor blocking (Isaiah Wynn was one culprit, but he certainly wasn’t alone), and an inability to stop Indy’s run game all played a role. The first half was 180 degrees removed from how the Patriots need to execute. This is the first time the Patriots have been shut out in the first half since 2016. Rhamondre Stevenson: 6 carries, 20 yards Two quarters are in the books at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Patriots trail 17-0. Sign up for Point After | Box score | More Patriots stories ![]() That set the stage for Taylor’s closing kick, a 67-yard run to the end zone that ended things. New England made it 20-17 with an electrifying drive that included an impressive 43-yard pass play from Jones to N’Keal Harry, a play that set up Henry’s second touchdown catch of the night to make it 20-17 with just over two minutes remaining. The Patriots ultimately settled for a field goal to cut the lead to 10 midway through the fourth. On the next Indy series, Jamie Collins tipped a Wentz pass, and Devin McCourty came down with the ball. Following an on-field skirmish between Indy wide receiver Michael Pittman and New England safety Kyle Dugger (one that saw them both get tossed), the Patriots punched in their first score of the night on a 12-yard reception from Henry to make it 20-7. The second half started on an equally sour note for the New England offense, as Jones tossed his second interception, which was turned into another field goal from Badgley, making it 20-0.
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