The New England Patriots dropped to 2-8 after a 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday, a game that saw quarterback Mac Jones benched with under two minutes left after throwing a costly interception.
After throwing an interception at the 1-yard line on a pass that could have put the Patriots ahead, Jones did not return to the game, with Bailey Zappe finishing out the last drive by throwing a pick of his own intro triple coverage after attempting a fake spike.
The NFL’s 50th regular-season game outside the United States, and last of this season, was dominated by defense and Colts running back Jonathan Taylor’s first-quarter touchdown was the only one of the game.
Jones was sacked five times in the first half and finished the game 15 for 20 for 170 yards and his league-leading 10th interception. Zappe was 3 for 7 for 25 yards and an interception.
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 88 yards and Demario "Pop" Douglas caught six passes for 84 yards.
Even former Patriots stars like Julian Edelman and James White were seemed stunned by what they were seeing.
The Patriots have the worst record in the AFC and are now 2-8 for the first time since 2000, Bill Belichick's first year as coach. They have not won a game outside of the AFC East this season.
They also lost their first-ever international game on Sunday. Before this, they were 3-0 in regular season games played overseas.
