The New England Patriots find themselves in a sneaky tough matchup against a good Colts defense and a struggling Patriots offense.
And yet, the struggling offense could be a problem with the Colts (3-4-1) handing the reins over to second-year quarterback Sam Ehlinger. The offense has been so poor that they fired their offensive coordinator five days before this week’s matchup.
For the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick, this game is one of those with the writing on the wall for a blowout win at home. But there are some key matchups that could ultimately sway the tides to the Colts.