Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 25–24 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–16 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Maye
- Top passer
- Drake Maye
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:01) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 32-J.B…
- Game date
- 2024-12-01
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 25–24 on 2024-12-01, overcoming New England Patriots's 16–14 halftime lead. Drake Maye posted a game-high +9.16 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 25 |
 New England Patriots | 6 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(9:15) 13-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(5:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-C.Elliss].
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(:46) 13-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(12:54) 13-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(8:39) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(4:07) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(7:29) 7-M.Gay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(8:48) (Shotgun) 4-A.Gibson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 9-K.Boutte is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:17) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 14-A.Pierce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:15FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 0-3
(9:15) 13-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:07TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 6-3
(5:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-C.Elliss].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-3
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:46FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 7-6
(:46) 13-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:54FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 36
- Score
- 7-9
(12:54) 13-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:39TD Anthony RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 13-9
(8:39) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-9
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:07TD Austin HooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 14-15
(4:07) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:02XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-16
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 17-16
(7:29) 7-M.Gay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:48TD Antonio GibsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 17-22
(8:48) (Shotgun) 4-A.Gibson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:43Safety Drake MayePoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 9-K.Boutte is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:17TD Artavis PiercePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 23-24
(:17) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 14-A.Pierce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:12TD Anthony RichardsonPoints+8
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 25-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Drake Maye · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.16 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2Anthony Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3Austin Hooper · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4Antonio Gibson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5
Kendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 6
Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 7
Kayshon Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 8Anthony Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +1.68 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Drake Maye — NE · Passing
Drake Maye posted the highest total EPA (+9.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
Drake Maye's top snap (-5.83 EPA): (1:01) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon (44-Z.Franklin) at IND 0. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 17 for 17 yards (75-D.Jacobs).
Quarterback report card
Drake Maye led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.16 total EPA
- Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.8% | 51.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.213 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.181 | -0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.2% | 43.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.12, New England Patriots +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +8.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +7.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Anthony Richardson pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Anthony Richardson
- New England Patriots — Austin Hooper (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Antonio Gibson
- Indianapolis Colts — Artavis Pierce (Anthony Richardson pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Joey Slye
- New England Patriots — Joey Slye
- New England Patriots — Joey Slye
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) 13-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-C.Elliss].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 5:02) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 13-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 36 (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 13-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 8:36) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 4:02) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) 7-M.Gay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–8. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 4-A.Gibson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 8:43) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 9-K.Boutte is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 14-A.Pierce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 0:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 13-J.Slye 68 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon (44-Z.Franklin) at IND 0. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 17 for 17 yards (75-D.Jacobs).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 14-A.Pierce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Elliss (48-J.Tavai) at IND 48. 53-C.Elliss to IND 42 for 6 yards (14-A.Pierce).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon (44-Z.Franklin) at IND 0. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 17 for 17 yards (75-D.Jacobs).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 14-A.Pierce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Elliss (48-J.Tavai) at IND 48. 53-C.Elliss to IND 42 for 6 yards (14-A.Pierce).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left intended for 14-A.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 0-C.Gonzalez at NE 48. 0-C.Gonzalez to NE 48 for no gain (14-A.Pierce).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 9:15 · IND 16 · Score 0-3
(9:15) 13-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 5:07 · NE 7 · Score 6-3
(5:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 28-J.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-C.Elliss]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 5:02 · NE 15 · Score 7-3
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 0:46 · IND 13 · Score 7-6
(:46) 13-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 12:54 · IND 36 · Score 7-9
(12:54) 13-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:39 · NE 3 · Score 13-9
(8:39) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:36 · NE 15 · Score 14-9
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:07 · IND 16 · Score 14-15
(4:07) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:02 · IND 15 · Score 14-16
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:29 · NE 7 · Score 17-16
(7:29) 7-M.Gay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:48 · IND 11 · Score 17-22
(8:48) (Shotgun) 4-A.Gibson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 8:43 · IND 2 · Score 17-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 9-K.Boutte is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:17 · NE 3 · Score 23-24
(:17) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 14-A.Pierce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+8) — Q4 0:12 · NE 2 · Score 25-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Drake Maye (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2024-12-01?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 25-24 in Week 13, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, New England Patriots 8; Final: Indianapolis Colts 25, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (A. Richardson pass) (Q1 5:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Richardson (Q2 8:39) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hooper (D. Maye pass) (Q2 4:07) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 8:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Pierce (A. Richardson pass) (Q4 0:17) New England Patriots field goal — J. Slye (Q1 9:15, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Slye (Q1 0:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Slye (Q2 12:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q3 7:29, 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?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 55.8% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.16 total passing EPA. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), 42.9% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-5.83 EPA): (1:01) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon (44-Z.Franklin) at IND 0. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 17 for 17 yards (75-D.Jacobs)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Indianapolis Colts won 25-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
New England Patriots
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
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