SERIES HISTORY
The Patriots and Colts will meet for the 64th time, as the old AFC East rivals renew acquaintances for the first time since 2001. The Patriots and Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts played twice a year from 1970 to 2001 as members of the AFC East, with the exception of the 1982 strike year. New England has had more success against the Colts than any other team in the NFL, with the Patriots' .619 winning percentage ranking as their highest against any team they have played more than 10 times. New England is 13-4 against Indianapolis since 1993, and has won 10 of the series' last 12 games. New England's offense scored a total of 82 points in the two meetings between the teams in 2001, and the Patriots have scored 20 or more points against the Colts in 11 of their last 12 meetings. New England owns a 12-6 record at the RCA Dome, but the Colts have won two of the last three games between the teams in Indianapolis.
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SERIES TRENDS
| Overall Record | 39-24 |
| Record in New England | 21-10 |
| Record in Indianapolis | 12-6 |
| Record in Baltimore | 6-8 |
| Total Points in the Series | Patriots 1,459, Colts 1,113 |
| Patriots' Largest Margin of Victory | 39 points (10/6/74) |
| Patriots' Largest Margin of Defeat | -31 points (11/26/72) |
| Highest Combined Point Total | 71 points (11/18/79, 11/15/92) |
| Lowest Combined Point Total | 6 points (12/06/92) |
| Longest Patriots Win Streak | 7 (1996-99) |
| Longest Colts Win Streak | 3 (1970-1971) |
| Seasonal Sweeps | Patriots 13, Colts 5 |
| Current Streak | Patriots, 13-4 since 1993 |
TALE OF THE TAPE
| **2003 Regular Season** | **New England** | **Indianapolis** |
| Record | 9-2 | 9-2 |
| Divisional Standings | 1st | 1st |
| Total Yards Gained | 3,641 | 4,098 |
| Total Offense (Rank) | 331.0 (T-14) | 372.5 (2) |
| Rush Offense | 102.3 (21) | 95.4 (28) |
| Pass Offense | 228.4 (8) | 277.2 (1) |
| Points Per Game | 19.9 | 28.1 |
| Total Yards Allowed | 3,231 | 3,357 |
| Total Defense | 293.7 (7) | 305.2 (13) |
| Rush Defense | 91.4 (5) | 125.5 (22) |
| Pass Defense | 202.4 (13) | 179.7 (6) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 15.9 | 19.6 |
| Possession Avg. | 30:51 | 31:19 |
| Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost | 23/166 | 10/69 |
| Sacks Made/Yards | 25/151 | 24/177 |
| Interceptions By | 17 | 10 |
| Penalties Against/Yards | 90/812 | 61/406 |
| Punts/Avg. | 61/37.8 | 43/42.7 |
| Takeaway/Giveaway Ratio | 8 | 5 |
THE LAST TIME
Patriots 38, Colts 17 – October 21, 2001
New England improved to 3-3 in its Super Bowl season with its second victory of the season over Indianapolis, winning 38-17. David Patten was the star of the game for the Patriots, pulling a touchdown trifecta by rushing for a touchdown, throwing a touchdown pass and catching a touchdown toss to become the first player to turn the trick since Walter Payton in 1979. The game also featured the longest play from scrimmage in Patriots history, a 91-yard bomb from Tom Brady to Patten that gave the Patriots a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter. Patten then threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Troy Brown that gave New England a 21-3 lead. Brady's 2-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Wiggins extended New England's lead to 28-3 with 1:17 left in the half and the Patriots never looked back. Brown and Patten both exceeded the 100-yards receiving mark to pace the Patriots. Brady recorded the highest passer rating of his career, completing 16 of 20 passes (80 percent) for 202 yards, three touchdowns and a 148.3 rating.
