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NFL · Week 15 · December 18, 2021 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2021 Week 15 Recap

Colts defeat Patriots 27–17 in Week 15

Hunter Henry led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 17–27 Week 15 finish.

New England Patriots 17 9–5
Final 17–27
Indianapolis Colts 27 8–6 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
17–27
Halftime
New England Patriots 0–17 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Marcus Jones
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Game date
December 18, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Hunter Henry
    Hunter Henry 6 REC · 77 YDS · 2 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Kendrick Bourne
    Kendrick Bourne 3 REC · 44 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • N'Keal Harry
    N'Keal Harry 2 REC · 52 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 5 CAR · 8 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Hilton 1 REC · 19 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashton Dulin
    Ashton Dulin 2 CAR · 39 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 27–17 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 0–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Top passer
Marcus Jones
Biggest EPA play
(2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-12-18

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 27–17 on 2021-12-18. Hunter Henry posted a game-high +4.65 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New England Patriots00017017
Indianapolis Colts14337027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NENew England Patriots
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:00TD
    Jawaan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 8
    Score
    0-6

    (4:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 28-J.Taylor. 2-C.Wentz pass short middle to 21-N.Hines for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 3:53XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    0-7

    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 0:21TD
    Jake Bailey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 68
    Score
    0-13

    (:21) 7-J.Bailey punt is BLOCKED by 49-M.Adams, Center-49-J.Cardona, RECOVERED by IND-45-E.Speed at NE -8. TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 0:14XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    0-14

    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 4:34FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 7
    Score
    0-17

    (4:34) 6-M.Badgley 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 11:54FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 23
    Score
    0-20

    (11:54) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 15:00TD
    Hunter Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 12
    Score
    6-20

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 14:55XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    7-20

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 9:00FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 7
    Score
    10-20

    (9:00) 6-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 2:25TD
    Hunter Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 7
    Score
    16-20

    (2:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 2:21XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    17-20

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:11TD
    Jawaan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 67
    Score
    17-26

    (2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:01XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    17-27

    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Hunter HenryHunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  3. 3Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4N'Keal HarryN'Keal Harry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  6. 6Ashton DulinAshton Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  7. 7Jakobi MeyersJakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  8. 8Jakobi MeyersJakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Hunter Henry

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Hunter Henry — NE · Receiving

Hunter Henry posted the highest total EPA (+4.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Hunter Henry's top snap (-4.30 EPA): (1:52) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at IND 6. 53-D.Leonard to IND 3 for -3 yards (47-Jak.Johnson).

Biggest single play (+6.45 EPA): Jawaan Taylor — (2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.51 total EPA
  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 14 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -25.5% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -6.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.174-0.060
Offensive success rate39.1%44.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.010-0.482
Rush EPA/play-0.337+0.191
Defensive EPA/play+0.060+0.174
Defensive success rate55.4%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -3.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 10 drives, -15.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jawaan TaylorIndianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 4:00)
  • Jake BaileyIndianapolis Colts — Jake Bailey (Q1 0:21)
  • Hunter HenryNew England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Marcus Jones pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Hunter HenryNew England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Marcus Jones pass) (Q4 2:25)
  • Jawaan TaylorIndianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q4 2:11)

Field goals

  • Michael BadgleyIndianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q2 4:34)
  • Michael BadgleyIndianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q3 11:54)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q4 9:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 28-J.Taylor. 2-C.Wentz pass short middle to 21-N.Hines for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 3:53) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 68 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 7-J.Bailey punt is BLOCKED by 49-M.Adams, Center-49-J.Cardona, RECOVERED by IND-45-E.Speed at NE -8. TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 0:14) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 6-M.Badgley 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q3 11:54) — (11:54) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 14:55) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 6-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:21) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 67 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 2:01) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +6.45]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.85]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 7-J.Bailey punt is BLOCKED by 49-M.Adams, Center-49-J.Cardona, RECOVERED by IND-45-E.Speed at NE -8. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.80]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) 16-A.Dulin left end pushed ob at NE 41 for 37 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.50]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty (58-J.Collins) at NE 47. 32-D.McCourty to NE 47 for no gain. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -5.12]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +6.45]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 25-B.Bolden INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at NE 36. 58-B.Okereke to NE 20 for 16 yards (25-B.Bolden). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -6.20]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 7-J.Bailey punt is BLOCKED by 49-M.Adams, Center-49-J.Cardona, RECOVERED by IND-45-E.Speed at NE -8. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.80]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty (58-J.Collins) at NE 47. 32-D.McCourty to NE 47 for no gain. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -5.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:00 · NE 8 · Score 0-6
    (4:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 28-J.Taylor. 2-C.Wentz pass short middle to 21-N.Hines for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:53 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · IND 68 · Score 0-13
    (:21) 7-J.Bailey punt is BLOCKED by 49-M.Adams, Center-49-J.Cardona, RECOVERED by IND-45-E.Speed at NE -8. TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:14 · NE 15 · Score 0-14
    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 4:34 · NE 7 · Score 0-17
    (4:34) 6-M.Badgley 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 11:54 · NE 23 · Score 0-20
    (11:54) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · IND 12 · Score 6-20
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · IND 15 · Score 7-20
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  9. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 9:00 · IND 7 · Score 10-20
    (9:00) 6-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  10. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · IND 7 · Score 16-20
    (2:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:21 · IND 15 · Score 17-20
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:11 · NE 67 · Score 17-26
    (2:11) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:01 · NE 15 · Score 17-27
    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Marcus Jones (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Carson Wentz (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts on 2021-12-18?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 27-17 in Week 15, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: New England Patriots 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: New England Patriots 17, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: New England Patriots 17, Indianapolis Colts 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 4:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Bailey (Q1 0:21) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (M. Jones pass) (Q4 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (M. Jones pass) (Q4 2:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 2:11) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 4:34, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 11:54, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 9:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 53.1% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.51 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 35.7% completion, -25.5% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -6.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.30 EPA): (1:52) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at IND 6. 53-D.Leonard to IND 3 for -3 yards (47-Jak.Johnson)..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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