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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2022 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Patriots defeat Colts 26–3 in Week 9

Hunter Henry led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 3–26 Week 9 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 3 3–5
Final 3–26
New England Patriots 26 5–4 Winner
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
3–26
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 0–13 New England Patriots
Top passer
Sam Ehlinger
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Game date
November 6, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Mo Alie-Cox
    Mo Alie-Cox 2 REC · 13 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 2 REC · 13 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Artavis Pierce
    Artavis Pierce 1 REC · 23 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Hunter Henry
    Hunter Henry 4 REC · 50 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jawaan Taylor
    Jawaan Taylor 1 REC · 8 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jakobi Meyers
    Jakobi Meyers 1 CAR · 2 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 26–3 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 0–13 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Top passer
Sam Ehlinger
Biggest EPA play
(4:07) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short left intended for 83-K.Granson INTERCEPTED by 31-…
Game date
2022-11-06

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 26–3 on 2022-11-06. Hunter Henry posted a game-high +5.36 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts030003
New England Patriots133100026

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 13:35FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 31
    Score
    0-3

    (13:35) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 8:55FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 24
    Score
    0-6

    (8:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 6:18TD
    Rhamondre Stevenson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 3
    Score
    0-12

    (6:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 38-R.Stevenson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 6:12XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    0-13

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

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:04FG
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 22
    Score
    3-13

    (8:04) 7-C.McLaughlin 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 4:22FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 25
    Score
    3-16

    (4:22) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 10:13FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 10
    Score
    3-19

    (10:13) 6-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 4:07TD
    Sam Ehlinger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 94
    Score
    3-25

    (4:07) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short left intended for 83-K.Granson INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at IND 17. 31-Jo.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 3:59XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    3-26

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Hunter HenryHunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  2. 2Jawaan TaylorJawaan Taylor · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Mo Alie-CoxMo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  4. 4Jakobi MeyersJakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  6. 6Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
  7. 7Artavis PierceArtavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · -0.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8Parris CampbellParris Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · -0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.40 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 (+5.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

Hunter Henry's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 85-H.Henry to IND 14 for 30 yards (26-R.McLeod, 32-J.Blackmon).

Biggest single play (-5.32 EPA): Sam Ehlinger — (4:07) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short left intended for 83-K.Granson INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at IND 17. 31-Jo.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Sam Ehlinger led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Sam EhlingerSam Ehlinger (Indianapolis Colts) · 44 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -16.2% CPOE · -0.59 EPA/play · -25.91 total EPA
  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -12.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play-0.541-0.219
Offensive success rate25.6%34.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.589-0.377
Rush EPA/play-0.586-0.285
Defensive EPA/play+0.219+0.541
Defensive success rate65.4%74.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.54), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.54 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: -0.22 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -44.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 15 drives, -17.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Rhamondre StevensonNew England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson (Marcus Jones pass) (Q2 6:18)
  • Sam EhlingerNew England Patriots — Sam Ehlinger (Q4 4:07)

Field goals

  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 13:35)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 8:55)
  • Chase McLaughlinIndianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin (Q3 8:04)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q3 4:22)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q4 10:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 38-R.Stevenson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 6:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) 7-C.McLaughlin 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) 6-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 94 (Q4 4:07); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 3:59) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 6-M.Haack punt is BLOCKED by 31-Jo.Jones, Center-46-L.Rhodes, RECOVERED by NE-41-B.Schooler at IND 8. 41-B.Schooler to IND 2 for 6 yards (6-M.Haack). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.00]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger sacked at IND 22 for -8 yards (9-M.Judon). PENALTY on NE-95-D.Ekuale, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at IND 30 - No Play. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.55]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger sacked at NE 48 for -8 yards (9-M.Judon). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -2.47]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass incomplete deep right to 38-R.Stevenson. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -1.84]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -3 yards (sack split by 99-D.Buckner and 91-Y.Ngakoue). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short left intended for 83-K.Granson INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at IND 17. 31-Jo.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.3% · EPA -5.32]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 6-M.Haack punt is BLOCKED by 31-Jo.Jones, Center-46-L.Rhodes, RECOVERED by NE-41-B.Schooler at IND 8. 41-B.Schooler to IND 2 for 6 yards (6-M.Haack). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.00]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers to NE 39 for 8 yards (58-B.Okereke). FUMBLES (58-B.Okereke), RECOVERED by IND-58-B.Okereke at NE 40. [WPA -4.0% · EPA -4.32]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 85-H.Henry to IND 14 for 30 yards (26-R.McLeod, 32-J.Blackmon). [WPA +1.7% · EPA +3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 13:35 · IND 31 · Score 0-3
    (13:35) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  2. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:55 · IND 24 · Score 0-6
    (8:55) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 6:18 · IND 3 · Score 0-12
    (6:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 38-R.Stevenson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 6:12 · IND 15 · Score 0-13
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 8:04 · NE 22 · Score 3-13
    (8:04) 7-C.McLaughlin 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
  6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 4:22 · IND 25 · Score 3-16
    (4:22) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  7. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 10:13 · IND 10 · Score 3-19
    (10:13) 6-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:07 · NE 94 · Score 3-25
    (4:07) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short left intended for 83-K.Granson INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at IND 17. 31-Jo.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · IND 15 · Score 3-26
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

Key takeaways

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

  • New England Patriots 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.
  • Sam Ehlinger (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2022-11-06?

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 26-3 in Week 9, 2022.

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

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 13; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 26.

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

New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (M. Jones pass) (Q2 6:18) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ehlinger (Q4 4:07) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 13:35, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 8:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 8:04, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 4:22, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 10:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Sam Ehlinger (Indianapolis Colts), 34.1% completion, -16.2% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -25.91 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 58.8% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -12.83 total passing EPA.

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

Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 85-H.Henry to IND 14 for 30 yards (26-R.McLeod, 32-J.Blackmon)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

New England Patriots

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W