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NFL · Week 10 · November 12, 2023 · 10 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: 2023 Week 10 Recap

Colts defeat Patriots 10–6 in Week 10

Rhamondre Stevenson led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 10–6 Week 10 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 10 5–5 Winner
Final 10–6
New England Patriots 6 2–8
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
10–6
Top passer
Gardner Minshew II
FantasyHQ MVP
Rhamondre Stevenson
Game date
November 12, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Isaiah McKenzie
    Isaiah McKenzie 4 REC · 31 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Downs
    Josh Downs 2 REC · 40 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Artavis Pierce
    Artavis Pierce 1 REC · 21 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Rhamondre Stevenson
    Rhamondre Stevenson 20 CAR · 88 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Ezekiel Elliott
    Ezekiel Elliott 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • DeMario Douglas
    DeMario Douglas 6 REC · 84 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 10–6 New England Patriots
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Rhamondre Stevenson
Top passer
Gardner Minshew II
Biggest EPA play
(4:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 32-J…
Game date
2023-11-12

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 10–6 on 2023-11-12. Rhamondre Stevenson posted a game-high +3.49 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q4T
Indianapolis Colts7300010
New England Patriots330006

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

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 8:14FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 19
    Score
    0-3

    (8:14) 37-C.Ryland 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 1:02TD
    Jawaan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 1
    Score
    6-3

    (1:02) 28-J.Taylor right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 0:58XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 12:47FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    7-6

    (12:47) 37-C.Ryland 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 8:58FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 33
    Score
    10-6

    (8:58) 7-M.Gay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.49 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2Isaiah McKenzieIsaiah McKenzie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  3. 3Ezekiel ElliottEzekiel Elliott · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  4. 4Demario DouglasDemario Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  5. 5JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh DownsJosh Downs · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  7. 7Kayshon BoutteKayshon Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  8. 8Artavis PierceArtavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Rhamondre Stevenson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Rhamondre Stevenson — NE · Rushing

Rhamondre Stevenson posted the highest total EPA (+3.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-3.84 EPA): Marcus Jones — (4:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 1. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 5 for 4 yards (69-C.Strange).

Quarterback report card

Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.98 total EPA
  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play-0.003-0.053
Offensive success rate42.0%48.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.032-0.095
Rush EPA/play-0.135+0.080
Defensive EPA/play+0.053+0.003
Defensive success rate51.8%58.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.00, New England Patriots -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: -0.05 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -0.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 10 drives, -4.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jawaan TaylorIndianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q1 1:02)

Field goals

  • Chad RylandNew England Patriots — Chad Ryland (Q1 8:14)
  • Chad RylandNew England Patriots — Chad Ryland (Q4 12:47)
  • Matt GayIndianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q4 8:58)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 37-C.Ryland 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 28-J.Taylor right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 0:58) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 37-C.Ryland 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 7-M.Gay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 1. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 5 for 4 yards (69-C.Strange). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -3.84]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (No Huddle) 4-B.Zappe pass deep middle intended for 81-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Thomas at IND 37. 25-R.Thomas to IND 42 for 5 yards. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -0.67]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 81-D.Douglas pushed ob at IND 24 for 21 yards (23-K.Moore). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +2.40]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 7-M.Gay 57 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -1.57]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 1-J.Downs to IND 38 for 28 yards (2-J.Mills). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.24]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 1. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 5 for 4 yards (69-C.Strange). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -3.84]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Bryant (48-Ja.Tavai) at NE 44. 27-M.Bryant to 50 for 6 yards (83-K.Granson). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.82]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 8:41) — (8:41) 37-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.53]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 6-I.McKenzie pushed ob at NE 41 for 30 yards (27-M.Bryant). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.16]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 8:14 · IND 19 · Score 0-3
    (8:14) 37-C.Ryland 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:02 · NE 1 · Score 6-3
    (1:02) 28-J.Taylor right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:58 · NE 15 · Score 7-3
    7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:47 · IND 5 · Score 7-6
    (12:47) 37-C.Ryland 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:58 · NE 33 · Score 10-6
    (8:58) 7-M.Gay 51 yard field goal 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Marcus Jones (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2023-11-12?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 10-6 in Week 10, 2023.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 10, New England Patriots 6.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q1 1:02) New England Patriots field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 8:14, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 12:47, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 8:58, 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?

Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 58.1% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.98 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, +5.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.41 total passing EPA.

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

Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.49 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps.

Was Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 10-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W

New England Patriots

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L