At center, third-stringer Danny Pinter is expected to take the reps in place of Bortolini. Pinter has not started a game since 2022 for the Colts. Expect Ryan Kelly to take back the job when he comes off the Injured Reserve list in the upcoming weeks.

Center Tanor Bortolini, right tackle Braden Smith and wide receiver Ashton Dulin were also ruled out. All four players did not practice this week. Steichen also said left tackle Bernhard Raimann will return after missing two games with a left knee injury.

One offensive tackle for the Colts will return in Week 13 against New England, however, the other one has been ruled out.

Week 13 of the NFL season has now arrived and the Indianapolis Colts are back on the road to take on the 3-9 New England Patriots. Staring at a 5-7 record currently, the Colts' playoff hopes still remain alive,

Awaiting the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13 is a road matchup with the New England Patriots. Now at 5-7 on the season, and still clinging to their playoff hopes, we've entered the 'must-win' phase of the 2024 NFL season for Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Colts will face the New England Patriots in Week 13 on the road in a must-win scenario. The Colts are on the outside looking into the playoff picture and will need to go on a winning streak to keep their playoff hopes alive.