The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in what is essentially a must-win situation here in Week 13 if they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive. At 5-7 on the season, the Colts are a full two-games out of the final wildcard spot in the AFC.

The Patriots are slightly better against the run than pass defensively, ranking 18th in the NFL (123.1 yards allowed per game). While it's not awful, it's a clear target for Steichen to get Taylor back into a groove by running the ball heavily. Expect Richardson to benefit with multiple attempts on RPOs, options, and QB-designed runs.