The Indianapolis Colts prevailed without allowing a touchdown in Sunday’s 10-6 win over the New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany, to enter the Week 11 bye with a palatable 5-5 record.
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was benched after throwing a mind-numbing interception at the goal line late in the fourth quarter. Bill Belichick sent in backup QB Bailey Zappe for the Patriots final drive, who attempted a fake spike, but ultimately threw a game-sealing interception to Colts safety Rodney Thomas II.
New England orchestrated a 13-play opening drive – the longest dive of the Patriots (2-8) season – committed to using its weaponry in the backfield for eight consecutive designed runs.