Colts vs Patriots Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

The Indianapolis Colts will be back on the road this week with the game in Foxborough against the New England Patriots. Indianapolis has five wins and seven losses on the year coming into this week struggling after losing 4 of the last five including an 18 point loss against the Detroit Lions in their last outing. Offensively Indianapolis has been mediocre this season scoring just over 21 points on 320 yards per game. The Colts defense has been mediocre this season allowing nearly 23 points per game on better than 370 yards per contest. For other NFL action see our NFL Picks.

Anthony Richardson has led the show for Indianapolis this season with 1402 yards and five scores on 90 completions to go along with 335 yards and three scores on 61 carries. Joe Flacco has completed 113 passes for 1167 yards and 9 touchdowns this season for Indianapolis as well. Jonathan Taylor is the top running back on the roster with 708 yards and five scores on 161 carries. Alec Pierce leads the team with 629 yards and four touchdowns on 27 grabs. Jack Downs has added 594 yards and four scores on 53 catches this season.

The New England Patriots return home this week six games below .500 on a 2 game skid following a 19 point loss on the road to the Miami Dolphins. Offensively New England has been terrible this season scoring 16.55 points on 281 yards per contest. Defensively the Patriots have been outmatched as well giving up more than 330 yards and 22.55 points per game.

Drake Maye has led New England this season with 1458 yards and 10 touchdowns on 148 completions. Rhamondre Stevenson is the top ball carrier with 598 yards and six scores on 162 carries. Hunter Henry leads New England this season with 535 yards and one score on 51 grabs. DeMario Douglas has added in heavily with 48 catches for 400 7 yards in one score.

Both teams have had some troubles this season, but Indianapolis is in a better spot. Look for the Colts to do the work against one of the worst teams in the AFC. Take Indianapolis to put it all together this week as they end their recent skid where they win and cover on the road against the New England Patriots. Final Score Prediction, Indianapolis Colts win and cover 27-14.