Colts vs. Patriots final injury report, complete coverage of NFL Week 10 matchup
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 final injury report
Colts who are out: CB JuJu Brents (quad), TE Drew Ogletree (foot); questionable: WR Josh Downs (knee), LB Zaire Franklin (knee), WR Alec Pierce (ankle); full participation: T Braden Smith (hip/wrist), CB Tony Brown (concussion).
Patriots final injury report
Patriots who are out: WR DeVante Parker (concussion), T Trent Brown (personal), CB J.C. Jackson (personal); questionable: DL Christian Barmore (knee), LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (hamstring), CB Myles Bryant (chest), WR Demario Douglas (ankle), CB Jack Jones (knee), CB Jonathan Jones (knee),WR Matthew Slater (ankle), OL Vederian Lowe (ankle), DL Deatrich Wise (shoulder); T Tyrone Wheatley Jr. was placed on injured reserve.
NFL Week 10 picks, predictions
John Breech, CBS Sports, Patriots 20-17: The Colts are the team that started the Deflategate controversy, so it would be almost fitting if they were the team to end Belichick's reign in New England, but I don't think his reign is going to end. At least not this week.
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News, Colts 24-20: Gardner Minshew is taking some hits in the passing game, but he's been lifted by Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss running every week and the defense is starting to get better, especially on the back end vs. the pass. Mac Jones has been more competent with more diverse weapons and a running game revival, but he's still missing throws and making a few key mistakes.
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, Colts 23-14: Colts often don’t play well against Bill Belichick’s teams, but these aren’t the same Patriots. Indianapolis front seven is stingy, and DeForest Buckner is one of the NFL’s best-kept secrets.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports, Colts 20-14: The Patriots are reeling and there is talk Bill Belichick could be in trouble. I don't buy it, but that's not a good thing to have hanging over this team. The Colts beat the Panthers last week, thanks to their defense with two touchdowns off picks. The offense didn't do much, but the Patriots don't do much on offense either. This will be a low-scoring game won by the Colts.
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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, with Rich Eisen (play-by-play), Jason McCourty (analysis), and Sara Walsh and Stacey Dales (sideline reporting)
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 total points (6 Colts games have gone over, 3 under; Patriots games have gone over 3 times, under 6)
Moneyline: Colts -130, Patriots +110
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Colts at 52.2% chance of winning.
Colts weather forecast
Rain and temperatures in the 40s are forecast for Frankfurt on Sunday.
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.
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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