Anthony Richardson scored on a 2-point conversion run up the middle with 12 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Indianapolis Colts a 25-24 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The Colts scored a touchdown on a 3-yard pass from Richardson to Alec Pierce, making the game 24-23. Coach Shane Steichen opted for the 2-point play after a grueling 19-play, 80-yard drive that lasted 5:22.

Richardson completed 6 of 11 passes for 46 yards on the methodical drive and added 12 yards on three rushes. Jonathan Taylor managed eight yards on five runs, helping Indianapolis move the ball down the field. The decisive play and the biggest ball gain came with a pass interference penalty against Alex Austin of the Patriots for 14 yards.

New England moved the ball to the 50-yard line in the final 12 seconds, with Hunter Henry catching two passes for 20 yards. But Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt and ran out of time to end the game and bring the Patriots to 3-10 for the season.

The Patriots took a 24-17 lead with 8:43 minutes left in regulation after an 11-yard TD run by Antonio Gibson. Maye then connected with Kayshon Boutte on a short pass for the 2-pointer.

Strong game from Drake Maye

The loss wiped out one of Maye’s best performances in his rookie season. He completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Maye also rushed for 59 yards, highlighted by a spectacular 41-yard scramble from a collapsing pocket on the Patriots’ second possession. New England ended the drive with a field goal and finished with a 7-6 lead.

Rhamondre Stevenson led the Patriots with 73 yards rushing on 18 carries, while Gibson added 62 yards and a score on seven carries. Henry caught seven passes for 75 yards, while Austin Hooper had four receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown.

Reparations for Anthony Richardson

Entering the fourth quarter, Richardson had thrown for less than 100 yards in an inconsistent performance. He finished the game with 109 yards on 12-for-24 passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Taylor rushed for 96 yards on 25 carries and caught a 7-yard TD pass, while Michael Pittman Jr. had five balls for 42 yards.

With the win, the Colts improve to 6-7. That puts Indianapolis in eighth place in the AFC, within striking distance of the 7-5 Denver Broncos, who face the Cleveland Browns on Monday night.