Studs, Duds From Patriots 25-24 Loss To Colts
Breaking down the best and worst performances from the Patriots 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in week 13.
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    Jerod Mayo Addressed Two Costly Decisions From Final Minute Of Loss To Colts

    FOXBORO, Mass. -- After missing two games with a hamstring injury, Jabrill Peppers plans to be back on the field for Sunday's Patriots season finale.

    The veteran safety on Thursday said he expects to play against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.

    Peppers sat out the Patriots' win in Denver on Christmas Eve and their loss in Buffalo on New Year's Eve, but he played nearly every defensive snap over the first 14 games. Even with the injury, this has been a career year for the hard-hitting 28-year-old, who's emerged as a turnover magnet and key leader in New England's secondary.

    Entering Week 18, Peppers is Pro Football Focus's fifth-highest-graded safety and second-highest-graded run defender at his position. He's under contract through 2024 and should have an important role in next season's defense, as well.

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    Peppers was one of 11 players listed as limited participants on Thursday's Patriots injury report:

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    DL Christian Barmore, Knee
    TE Pharaoh Brown, Ribs
    DB Myles Bryant, Illness
    TE Hunter Henry, Knee
    LB Anfernee Jennings, Knee
    CB Jonathan Jones, Knee
    WR DeVante Parker, Ribs
    S Jabrill Peppers, Hamstring
    SpT Matthew Slater, Hamstring
    LB Jahlani Tavai, Tooth
    CB Shaun Wade, Hip

    Bryant, the Patriots' top slot corner, returned to practice after missing Wednesday's session with an illness.

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    Offensive tackle Trent Brown was the lone player absent from practice, sitting out for the second straight day due to illness. It's unlikely Brown, who was a healthy scratch for Sunday's loss to the Bills, will suit up against the Jets.

    The Patriots will hold their final practice of the 2023 season on Friday. Kickoff for Sunday's home game is set for 1 p.m. ET.

    Featured image via Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY Sports Images