Colts Dominate Patriots to Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive 27–17

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis, on Dec. 18, 2021. AJ Mast/AP Photo

The Indianapolis Colts shut out the visiting New England Patriots for three quarters in an extremely intense, physical effort resulting in a 27–17 victory, as the Pats came up short in their comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.

The Patriots had won seven straight to lead the AFC East Division, in hopes of getting the top seed in the AFC for home-field play-off advantage; the loss drops them to 9–5.