The New England Patriots fell to the Indianapolis Colts in heartbreaking fashion, losing 25-24 just before their bye week.
Now sitting at 3-10 on the season, the Patriots showed promise in some areas but ultimately faltered in the closing moments. This time, it wasn’t offensive inefficiency or penalties that sealed their fate. It was the defense’s inability to close out the game when it mattered most.
The unit failed to stop quarterback Anthony Richardson and the Colts on a game-winning drive and a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter.
Here are some key takeaways from the Patriots’ Week 13 loss: