The banged-up Indianapolis Colts make the long trek to Foxborough on Sunday afternoon for an AFC clash with the New England Patriots.
After knocking off the New York Jets in Week 8, the Patriots have an opportunity to put together their first winning record of the season and potentially close the gap on the much-improved AFC East.
But the Colts are no cakewalk opponent.
Their defensive front can ruin an offensive game plan, and former Defensive Player of Year Stephon Gilmore is in the backfield. That’s the same Gilmore that helped the Patriots defense pitch a shutout against Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams at Super Bowl LIII.
How will Mac Jones and company fare in a head-to-head matchup with “Gilly Lock?” Today, let’s delve into the three reasons why the Patriots should be concerned about the Colts.