New quarterback, same results.
Despite the change from Matt Ryan to Sam Ehlinger, the Indianapolis Colts’ offense once again failed to score on their opening drive and would go on to shoot themselves in the foot on positive drives.
The defense played great for about three and a half quarters until they looked gassed on the last two drives. After going up 16-7 following the Shaquille Leonard interception, the Washington Commanders were able to move the ball with ease.
The defensive front couldn’t get any pressure on Taylor Heinicke. He was able to sit back in the pocket and allow his receivers to work themselves open. Heinicke marched the offense down the field in the final two minutes with his legs and arm. Using his mobility he was able to buy some time and give Terry McLaurin a 50/50 ball.
McLaurin would moss Stephon Gilmore to put Washington at the 1-yard line. Heinicke punched it in with a QB sneak to give the Commanders the game-winning score. This was a game that the Colts should’ve won but they failed to close it out.
Here are my five takeaways from the loss: