The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) will return from their bye week with the most important game of their season when they host the New England Patriots (9-4) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 15.
With both teams coming out of their bye week, they will be rested for a matchup that will have immense playoff implications down the stretch. The Patriots currently find themselves leading the AFC while the Colts are right in the thick of the wild-card hunt.
Though the game is expected to be close, the Colts opened the week as 2.5-point home favorites over the Patriots in Week 15, per Tipico Sportsbook.
| Spread | Moneyline | Total Points | |
| New England Patriots (9-4) | +2.5 | +105 | O 45.5 -110 |
| Indianapolis Colts (7-6) | -2.5 | -130 | U 45.5 -110 |
Both the Patriots and the Colts have been one of the hottest teams in the NFL over the last two months or so.
The Colts have won four out of their last five games and seven of their last 10. Of those three losses, two of them came in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans while the other came in a collapse against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Meanwhile, the Patriots have found their groove amid a seven-game winning streak. That streak includes victories over the Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills.
This should be a fun matchup to watch as Bill Belichick tries to stop Jonathan Taylor while Frank Reich and Co. game plan for a stout Patriots defense.
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