![]() ![]() The Colts offense had no steam today and they were unable to build confidence or turn the game around at any point. ![]() The offense had their struggles, but Folk's consistent kicks allowed them to at least get some points on the drives that failed to get in the end zone. The Patriots special teams was also a highlight of the game, setting up the team's only offensive touchdown of the game with their blocked punt. New England really sealed the deal with their pick-six from Jonathan Jones. Their defense, especially Judon, pressured the young quarterback and showed up big to help set up New England's offense for success. Once again, the Patriots defense was the shining light for the team. Here are the key takeaways from the Patriots' Week 9 win: Why the Patriots won The Patriots defense stepped up in a big way, led by Matthew Judon, who finishes with three sacks. Folk, who finished 4 for 4 on the day, once again put the ball through the uprights. New England's defense continued to come up with huge plays, with Jonathan Jones picking off Sam Ehlinger and running it into the end zone for six more. The Patriots responded with a field goal of their own to extend their lead as Folk nailed a 28-yard field in the beginning of the fourth quarter. The takeaway didn't lead to more positive plays and their success ended there. The Colts got three points off the turnover, but it was not nearly enough. Indy got the play it needed when it recovered a Jacoby Meyers fumble in the beginning of the third quarter. The Colts (3-4-1) tried a 39-yard field-goal attempt at the end of the half, which was no good. immediately capitalized on the turnover with a Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown, making it 13-0. New England's special teams stepped up big time, blocking an Indianapolis punt and putting them at the 3-yard-line. ![]() Nick Folk later kicked a 43-yard field goal to make it 6-0. The Patriots were the first team on the board, kicking a 49-yard field goal in the beginning of the second quarter. Their defense was the story of the game as it collected nine sacks and a pick-six. The New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts 26-3, improving to 5-4. ![]()
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