Fresh off a victory over the New York Jets to return to .500 on the year, the 4-4 New England Patriots will now face off against another long-time rival of theirs: they will welcome the 3-4-1 Indianapolis Colts to Gillette Stadium for a Week 9 bout.
The Colts are a team in turmoil, having undergone some significant changes on the offensive side of the ball: starting quarterback Matt Ryan has been benched in favor of second-year man Sam Ehlinger, while coordinator Marcus Brady was fired just this week. Additionally, running back Nyheim Hines was traded away.