Indianapolis and New England finished their 2026 NFL preseason game in a 13–13 tie.
The Colts and Patriots met in Week 1 on August 13, 2026. Each team scored 13 points, producing one of the exhibition schedule’s tied results.
The NFL does not use overtime in preseason games. That rule means a game still level after regulation ends as a tie rather than continuing until a winner is determined. The policy allows teams to limit additional snaps and reduce unnecessary injury exposure during a period focused on evaluation.
The result was especially notable for New England because the Patriots’ previous preseason tie had occurred decades earlier. Exhibition ties do not carry into regular-season standings, but they remain part of each team’s preseason record.