The Indianapolis Colts (5-7) face a crucial test when they hit the road in Week 13 to visit the New England Patriots (3-9) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
Looking to stay alive in the AFC playoff race as the No. 8 seed entering Sunday’s slate of games, the Colts are two games behind the Denver Broncos (7-5) for the final spot in the playoff picture.
With the Patriots eliminated from a division title and just about eliminated from playoff contention, the Colts must take care of business on the road leading into the bye week.
Both teams are going into this matchup with some significant injuries, and the Colts will be down at least three starters in this matchup.
Colts vs. Patriots injury report Week 13
Indianapolis Colts injury report
| Player | Injury | Status |
| C Tanor Bortolini | Concussion | Out |
| WR Josh Downs | Shoulder | Out |
| WR Ashton Dulin | Ankle | Out |
| OT Braden Smith | Personal | Out |
| WR Alec Pierce | Foot | Questionable |
New England Patriots injury report
| Player | Injury | Status |
| G Cole Strange | Knee | Out |
| WR Demario Douglas | Ankle | Questionable |
| S Kyle Dugger | Ankle | Questionable |
| LB Christian Elliss | Knee | Questionable |
| OLB Anfernee Jennings | Knee | Questionable |
| OT Vederian Lowe | Shoulder | Questionable |
| FS Jabrill Peppers | Knee | Questionable |
| DT Jaquelin Roy | Neck | Questionable |
| LB Sione Takitaki | Knee | Questionable |
| DE Deatrich Wise | Foot | Questionable |
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