If you just look at the score of the game, you would assume that the Indianapolis Colts were in a back-and-forth battle with the Los Angeles Rams. But that was far from the case.
The first half was dreadful by Indy. All three phases of the game failed to produce, and they were caught flat-footed as they entered halftime down 20-0.
It looked like they were set to get blown out after LA went up 23-0 in the middle of the third quarter but Shane Steichen’s offense was able to find some life that was sparked by the play of Anthony Richardson.
The Colts were able to score three touchdowns on the next four drives following the Rams field goal, plus converted both of their two-point conversions to tie up the game with 1:56 left in the game.
Steichen’s offense was able to get the ball back but ended up going three-and-out and the defense was able to keep LA out of field goal position to force overtime. Unfortunately for the Indy offense, the defense failed to stop the Rams offense on the opening drive of the fifth period.
They marched down the field with ease and Matthew Stafford connected with Puka Nacua for the 22-yard walkoff touchdown. It was a resilient effort by this young Colts team and they should be able to learn from this close loss to LA.
Let’s take a look at the five biggest takeaways from the matchup: