Patriots and Colts play to a tie in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts finished their preseason opener in a 13-13 tie on August 13 at Gillette Stadium. The game showcased strong defensive performances from both teams, with the Patriots securing four turnovers. However, New England struggled with penalties and missed field goals, as kicker Andy Borregales converted only two of five attempts, missing a potential game-winner. Coach Mike Vrabel emphasized the need for improvement in finishing drives. The teams will now focus on refining their play ahead of the regular season.
- •Patriots registered four turnovers against Colts' offense.
- •Borregales missed three field goals, including a potential game-winner.
- •Patriots were penalized five times for a total of 35 yards.
- •Tommy DeVito connected with Kyle Williams for a touchdown.
- •Game ended in a 13-13 tie.
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"Let’s use Mike Vrabel’s categorizations to break down the Patriots’ 13-13 in the preseason opener.
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