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Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

Final · Kickoff

2004 Postseason · Divisional · Gillette Stadium

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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Patriots beat Colts 20–3 in the Divisional round

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 20–3 at home at Gillette Stadium in the Divisional round of the 2004 playoffs on January 16, 2005.

The 23 combined points were the fewest in any game of the 2004 playoffs.

The Colts went 12–4 in the regular season and the Patriots went 14–2. The Patriots went on to win Super Bowl XXXIX, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21. The loss ended the Colts’ season. The Colts’ 3 points were their fewest in any game of 2004.

In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 27–24 on September 9, 2004. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 40–21 on November 7, 2005.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series Patriots lead the series 8–2 after meeting No. 10 since 1999 Full series history

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