Colts play the Patriots in Germany; here's what you should know
It's a lo-o-ong trip and an early kickoff for the Indianapolis Colts in NFL Week 10 action. They play the New England Patriots in Germany.
The Colts (4-5) snapped a three-game losing streak in Week 9 by beating the Carolina Panthers. Kenny Moore II had the game of his life, becoming the first Colt to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a game. The offense struggled, particularly in the second half. The Colts are the only NFL team to score at least 20 points in every game.
Except for a 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 7, the Patriots (2-7) have not reached 20 points in a game since Week 1. The Washington Commanders beat them 20-17 in Week 9.
Colts vs. Patriots storylines
∎ New England is one of the NFL's most anemic offensive teams (15.0 points per game, No. 31 in the league; 289.4 yards, No. 27). However, the Colts allow 26.9 points (No. 28) and 360.6 yards (No. 26).
∎ The Patriots are strong in the red zone. They convert 66.7% of their trips for touchdowns (No. 4) and hold opponents to 43.8% (No. 5).
∎ The Colts average 4.3 yards per carry (No. 11), while the Patriots hold opponents to 3.5 yards per carry (No. 2).
∎ The Colts' Matt Gay is 16-of-18 on field goals (No. 12), including 6-of-7 from 50+ yards and a long of 57. New England's Chad Ryland is 10-of-14 (No. 31), with a long of 51 yards.
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Colts vs. Patriots start time
9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany.
What channel are the Colts on vs. the Patriots?
TV: NFL Network
Radio: 93.5, 97.1, 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Matt Taylor (play-by-play), Rick Venturi (analysis), Larra Overton (sideline reporting)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 380 and 813, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling, Dish, Amazon, NFL+
Are the Colts favored against the Patriots?
via BetMGM
Favorite: Colts by 1.5 points (Colts are 5-4 against the spread; Patriots are 2-7 ATS, covering in their wins)
Over/under: 43.5 total points (6 Colts games have gone over, 3 under; Patriots games have gone over 3 times, under 6)
Moneyline: Colts -125, Patriots +105
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Colts at 52.2% chance of winning.
Colts injury watch
T Braden Smith, LB Zaire Franklin, CB JuJu Brents, WR Josh Downs.
Patriots injury watch
WR DeVante Parker, T Trent Brown; T Tyrone Wheatley Jr. was placed on injured reserve.
Colts weather forecast
Rain and temperatures in the 40s are forecast for Frankfurt on Sunday.
Colts players to watch
Gardner Minshew (63.6% completions, 1,527 yards, 8 TDs, 5 INTs, 5 fumbles); Zack Moss (615 rushing yards, 4.7 per carry, 5 TDs); Jonathan Taylor (254 rushing yards, 4.1 per carry, 1 TD; 15 catches, 8.7 yards per, 1 TD); Michael Pittman Jr. (58 catches, 10.2 yards per, 3 TDs); Josh Downs (41 catches, 11.8 yards per, 2 TDs); Zaire Franklin (102 tackles); Julian Blackmon (62 tackles, 5 for loss, 2 INTs); Kenny Moore II (61 tackles, 7 for loss, 3 INTs, 2 returned for TDs).
Patriots players to watch
Mac Jones (64.8% completions, 1,861 yards, 10 TDs, 9 INTs); Rhamondre Stevenson (394 rushing yards, 3 TDs; 29 catches, 2 TDs); Ezekiel Elliott (277 rushing yards, 2 TDs); Kendrick Bourne (37 catches, 11.0 yards per, 5 TDs); Ja'Whaun Bentley (68 tackles, 5 for loss); Kyle Dugger (63 tackles, 5 for loss, 2 INTs).
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