Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots
· National Football LeagueRichardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24
Indianapolis' second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots' Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
It was the second comeback win in three games for Richardson, who also ran for a TD in the final minute to beat the New York Jets two weeks ago.
“Whatever it takes, man. Whatever it takes,” Richardson said.
Richardson finished 12 of 24 for 109 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions to help the Colts (6-7) keep their postseason hopes alive. Three of Indianapolis' final four opponents have losing records.
The Patriots (3-10) were eliminated from playoff contention with their fourth loss in five games. Drake Maye finished 24 of 30 for 238 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Indianapolis capitalized on a pass-interference penalty to get into the red zone with just over a minute left. Then, facing fourth-and-goal on the 3, Richardson rolled out and hit Pierce to get Indy within a point.
Coach Shane Steichen told his players they were going for 2 and called a run-pass option for Richardson, who took over from there.
“I know Shane called that play for a certain reason,” Richardson said. “I was reading the outside guys on it. But once I looked in the middle, I just decided I was going to put it in my hands. ... And we made it happen.”
Steichen said the moment could resonate for his quarterback and the Colts.
“It comes down to a lot of those in this league, and that’s huge growth,” Steichen said. “That’s huge confidence for him. Huge confidence for our team that he can get those things done.”
After the successful conversion, Maye connected with tight end Hunter Henry on two passes for 20 yards to advance the ball to midfield. The Patriots lined up from there for what would have been an NFL record-long field goal. Slye's kick was on line but fell short of the crossbar.
Indy's Jonathan Taylor carried 25 times for 96 yards, passing Marshall Faulk (5,320 yards) for third place on the franchise rushing list.
The Patriots were balanced offensively, rushing for a season-high 200 yards. But they scored touchdowns on just 2 of 6 trips to the red zone.
“I have to give our guys some chances,” Maye said. “Just can’t settle for four field goals in the red zone and expect to win ballgames.”
Matt Gay put the Colts in front 17-16 with a 25-yard field goal early in the third quarter.
New England then drove the the Colts 7. Maye threw a pass that hit Henry in the hands at the goal line, but Julian Blackmon wrestled the ball away for an interception.
Indy punted, and the Patriots marched back into the red zone. Antonio Gibson ran it in from 11 yards out, followed by a 2-point conversion pass from Maye to Kayshon Boutte that gave the Patriots a 24-17 lead with just over eight minutes remaining.
The Patriots possessed the ball for nine minutes more than the Colts in the first half, but they came away with one TD and three field goals in four red-zone trips. New England’s offensive line was whistled for four holding penalties, which contributed to those drives being stunted.
Indy had only one penalty in the opening 24 minutes and went 2 for 2 scoring touchdowns inside the 20. New England led 16-14 at halftime.
He was placed on the list on Oct. 9, two days after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said this week that its review is ongoing.
He finished with nine tackles.
Patriots: After a bye, at Arizona on Dec. 15.
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Scoring Summary
FG | 1st Period 9:12 | Joey Slye 35 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 1st Period 5:02 | Jonathan Taylor 7 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Matt Gay Kick) | |
FG | 1st Period 0:43 | Joey Slye 31 Yd Field Goal | |
FG | 2nd Period 12:49 | Joey Slye 54 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 2nd Period 8:36 | Anthony Richardson 3 Yd Rush (Matt Gay Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 4:02 | Austin Hooper 16 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick) | |
FG | 3rd Period 7:26 | Matt Gay 25 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 4th Period 8:43 | Antonio Gibson 11 Yd Rush (Drake Maye Pass to Kayshon Boutte for Two-Point Conversion) | |
TD | 4th Period 0:12 | Alec Pierce 3 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Anthony Richardson Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
IND | NE | |
---|---|---|
20 | 1st Downs | 23 |
5 | Passing 1st downs | 14 |
13 | Rushing 1st downs | 9 |
2 | 1st downs from penalties | 0 |
5-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-11 |
3-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
58 | Total Plays | 65 |
253 | Total Yards | 422 |
4.4 | Yards per Play | 6.5 |
9 | Total Drives | 9 |
109 | Passing | 222 |
12/24 | Comp/Att | 24/30 |
4.5 | Yards per pass | 6.5 |
2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
0-0 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-16 |
144 | Rushing | 200 |
34 | Rushing Attempts | 31 |
4.2 | Yards per rush | 6.5 |
3-4 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-6 |
2-15 | Penalties | 7-88 |
2 | Turnovers | 1 |
0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
0 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 |
25:48 | Possession | 34:12 |
Game Information
Location: Foxborough, MA
Attendance: 64,626 · Capacity:
2024 AFC South Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | T | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 9 | 6 | .600 | 0 | 347 | 327 |
Indianapolis | 7 | 8 | .467 | 0 | 318 | 359 |
Jacksonville | 3 | 12 | .200 | 0 | 277 | 396 |
Tennessee | 3 | 12 | .200 | 0 | 284 | 417 |
2024 AFC East Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | T | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo | 12 | 3 | .800 | 0 | 469 | 331 |
Miami | 7 | 8 | .467 | 0 | 305 | 329 |
New York | 4 | 11 | .267 | 0 | 292 | 344 |
New England | 3 | 12 | .200 | 0 | 259 | 361 |
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