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The Colts continued their 2024 season on the road on Sunday against an old AFC rival in the New England Patriots. The Patriots were 3-9 on the year, coming off a thumping week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Colts went into week 13 without wide receiver Josh Downs and right tackle Braden Smith but saw the return of left tackle Bernhard Raimann after he had missed several weeks with a knee injury.
The Colts now sit at 6-7, currently second in the AFC South and 2 wins back from the leaders the Houston Texans. The Colts moved one game closer to being .500 for the year and stay in the thick of a potential playoff chance. The national media have moved the Colts up in the power rankings board after their win against the Patriots. Here is how the Colts stack up in the week 14 power rankings.
ESPN has the Colts ranked at 18.
“Cross is likely a long shot, but he is having a surprisingly strong season. After losing his starting role as a rookie in 2022, Cross has been a consistent playmaker on all three levels of the Colts’ defense. He has been a tackling menace while playing mostly near the line of scrimmage (second in the NFL with 116 stops). He also has recorded three passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble. The 2022 third-round pick is finally showing himself worthy of the high expectations once placed on him by the team.”
NFL.com has the Colts ranked at 17.
“It took 19 plays and more than five minutes of game clock, but Anthony Richardson delivered again with a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. This one surpassed his effort against the Jets, leading the Colts back from down seven points late at New England to hit Alec Pierce for a touchdown pass with 12 seconds left. The two-point run by Richardson put the Colts back ahead for good. AR’s still a 50 percent passer, and he threw two interceptions in the game, including one midway through the fourth quarterthat could have buried the Colts. But Indy’s defense held firm after the two turnovers and got a key goal-line interception of Drake Maye to help set up the game-winning drive Sunday. Richardson might miss some throws, but he truly is dangerous, thanks to his scrambling ability and big-game mentality as a passer. Will it be enough to drag the Colts into the playoffs? Win next week’s game at Denver, and then we’ll talk.”
CBS Sports has the Colts ranked at 16.
“Winning at New England keeps them alive in the playoff chase. Anthony Richardson is getting better — which is a good thing.”
Bleacher Report has the Colts ranked at 20.
“Shane Steichen’s decision to go for the win after quarterback Anthony Richardson threw a touchdown pass to Alec Pierce on Sunday was one of those “genius or idiot” calls. If it works, you’re a genius. If it fails, you’re an idiot. After...
