Anthony Richardson, Colts hang on for gritty win over Patriots

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The Indianapolis Colts have been through the wringer this season and yet their playoff hopes are still alive.

Anthony Richardson led the Colts on a 19-play, 80-yard drive that lasted more than 5 minutes to score a touchdown with 12 seconds left on a 3-yard pass to Alec Pierce. The Colts decided to attempt the 2-point try instead of kick it for the tie.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson carries the ball against New England Patriots defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Richardson ran the ball in and put Indianapolis up 25-24.

Drake Maye got the offense down the field in those 12 seconds and set up a Joey Slye 68-yard field goal attempt. If Slye hit it, it would have been a record. He was about 2 yards short.

Indianapolis won the game 25-24 and moved to 6-7 on the season.

Richardson was 12-for-24 with 109 passing yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions. He also ran for 58 yards on nine carries. The second-year quarterback found Jonathan Taylor for a score early in the game. Taylor ran for 96 yards on 25 carries. The lone catch was for a touchdown.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson celebrates after his touchdown against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Michael Pittman Jr. led the Colts with five catches for 42 yards.

The Patriots took the lead with 8:43 left in the game when Antonio Gibson scored on an 11-yard run. New England went up seven at that point