Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. And he's learning how to win in those situations.

Indianapolis' second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots' Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time expired.

It was the second comeback win in three games for Richardson, who also ran for a TD in the final minute to beat the New York Jets two weeks ago.

“Whatever it takes, man. Whatever it takes,” Richardson said.

Richardson finished 12 of 24 for 109 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions to help the Colts (6-7) keep their postseason hopes alive. Three of Indianapolis' final four opponents have losing records.

The Patriots (3-10) were eliminated from playoff contention with their fourth loss in five games. Drake Maye finished 24 of 30 for 238 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Indianapolis capitalized on a pass-interference penalty to get into the red zone with just over a minute left. Then, facing fourth-and-goal on the 3, Richardson rolled out and hit Pierce to get Indy within a point.

Coach Shane Steichen told his players they were going for 2 and called a run-pass option for Richardson, who took over from there.

“I know Shane called that play for a certain reason,” Richardson said. “I was reading the outside guys on it. But once I looked in the middle, I just decided I was going to put it in my hands. ... And we made it happen.”

Steichen said the moment could resonate for his quarterback and the Colts.

“It comes down to a lot of those in this league, and that’s huge growth,” Steichen said. “That’s huge confidence for him. Huge confidence for our team that he can get those things done.”

After the successful conversion, Maye connected with tight end Hunter Henry on two passes for 20 yards to advance the ball to midfield. The Patriots lined up from there for what would have been an NFL record-long field goal. Slye's kick was on line but fell short of the crossbar.

Indy's Jonathan Taylor carried 25 times for 96 yards, passing Marshall Faulk (5,320 yards) for third place on the franchise rushing list.

The Patriots were balanced offensively, rushing for a season-high 200 yards. But they scored touchdowns on just 2 of 6 trips to the red zone.

“I have to give our guys some chances,” Maye said. “Just can’t settle for four field goals in the red zone and expect to win ballgames.”

Matt Gay put the Colts in front 17-16 with a 25-yard field goal early in the third quarter.

New England then drove the the Colts 7. Maye threw a pass that hit Henry in the hands at the goal line, but Julian Blackmon wrestled the ball away for an interception.

Indy punted, and the Patriots marched back into the red zone. Antonio Gibson ran it in from 11 yards out, followed by a 2-point conversion pass from Maye to Kayshon Boutte that gave the Patriots a 24-17 lead with just over eight minutes remaining.

The Patriots possessed the ball for nine minutes more than the Colts in the first half, but they came away with one TD and three field goals in four red-zone trips. New England’s offensive line was whistled for four holding penalties, which contributed to those drives being stunted.

Indy had only one penalty in the opening 24 minutes and went 2 for 2 scoring touchdowns inside the 20. New England led 16-14 at halftime.

Patriots: Henry left the game in the first quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit. He returned in the second quarter.

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers started after being taken off the commissioner's exempt list this week amid his ongoing domestic violence and drug case.

He was placed on the list on Oct. 9, two days after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said this week that its review is ongoing.

He finished with nine tackles.

Colts: After a bye, at Denver on Dec. 15.

Patriots: After a bye, at Arizona on Dec. 15.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) enters the end zone to complete a two-point conversion as New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates with guard Quenton Nelson (56) and offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann (79) after completing a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) brings down New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates after his touchdown with teammates behind Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (81) makes a touchdown reception against Indianapolis Colts linebackers Zaire Franklin (44) and E.J. Speed (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates his touckdown with wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) spikes the ball after his touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day.

Gathered with the president and his wife, Jill, were survivors, family members and advocates to memorialize the lives lost to the epidemic. The president emphasized the federal government's support for the 1.2 million people in the United States living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can lead to AIDS.

“This movement is fully woven into the fabric and history of America,” Biden said. “For all the lives lost, for all those that are still alive, look at what you’ve already done to change the hearts and minds, to save lives across the country and around the world. That's the power of this movement.”

There were 124 sections of the quilt on the lawn to commemorate people who died due to AIDS-related illnesses. Conceived in 1985, the quilt made its public first appearance in 1987. There was also a red ribbon, a symbol of support and awareness for those with HIV and AIDS, draped across the South Portico of the White House.

There are 40 million people around the world with HIV, according to the White House.

Introducing Biden was Jeanne White-Ginder, whose son, Ryan White, contracted AIDS through a tainted blood transfusion at the age of 13 and died in 1990 at the age of 18. She said her son's experience taught America that “we needed to fight AIDS and not the people who have it.”

The Ryan White CARE Act became law in 1990 and White-Grinder recalled being at the U.S. Capitol to speak for the measure and met Biden when he was a senator from Delaware.

The president also saluted Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert until leaving the government in 2022, Fauci was in attendance at the event as he worked to treat AIDS, though he's known by much of the country for his efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic that made him a target of criticism by many Republican lawmakers.

The Biden administration has sought to make investments to stop the epidemic and the stigmas attached to people with HIV. Among other steps, it has worked to expand access to PrEP, or the pre-exposure prophylaxis, which at-risk populations use to prevent HIV infections.

President Joe Biden, left, and first lady Jill Biden walk between AIDS Memorial Quilts spread over the South Lawn at the White House during a ceremony to commemorate World AIDS Day with survivors, their families and advocates, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk between AIDS Memorial Quilts spread over the South Lawn of the White House during a ceremony to commemorate World AIDS Day with survivors, their families and advocates, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)