New England had the Colts as the host team (one of them being overseas) the last two years, due to finishing in the same place. This year is their opportunity to use the red throwbacks on their old AFC East rival before it slips by.
Based on the pattern since the throwbacks were revived, it looks like there's a good chance of it happening. The Patriots have worn the red throwbacks for their first December home game. And the other sometime in the first half of the season.