Down by six points with 1:14 remaining in the third quarter, the Indianapolis Colts faced a fourth and 3 at the Indy 37. At first appearing to line up for a punt, the Colts sent every player except wide receiver Griff Whalen and safety Colt Anderson far to the right side of the line of scrimmage. The Patriots handled the unorthodox play well, and sent two defenders directly across from the snapper.
Inexplicably, the Colts snapped the ball, which was bobbled briefly before the Patriots quickly corralled Anderson for a small loss.