The Indianapolis Colts (6-6) saw their playoff hopes take a massive nosedive following the 31-17 loss against the Tennessee Titans (7-5) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The game was certainly a tale of two halves. It seemed the Colts were on their way to a win until they allowed a second-half comeback that was ignited by a fourth-quarter meltdown.
Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the divisional loss:
The Good
WR Zach Pascal: The Colts were without several wide receivers and even lost one during the game, but Pascal led the way with six receptions for a career-high 109 yards.
RB Jordan Wilkins: He didn’t light up the stat sheet but he was efficient in his carries. There’s a chance he sees a bigger role as long as Marlon Mack continues to miss with a hand injury.
Pass rush: They slowed a bit in the second half, but it was a good day from this unit finishing with six sacks.
Explosive passing plays: The Colts have struggled in this area but they had nine passing plays of 16 yards or more.
The Bad
Turnovers: Jacoby Brissett had two interceptions that came on terrible decisions and ball placement while Ross Travis also had a fumble late in the game.
Run Defense: The Colts were torched by Derrick Henry, who took 26 carries for 149 yards and a touchdown.
Blitz pickups: Whether it was miscommunication or simply being out-manned, the Colts struggled against the blitz all day.
The Ugly
Fourth-quarter collapse: The Colts imploded in the fourth quarter. Their final three drives ended in a blocked field goal, interception and a fumble, respectively. They also allowed the dagger 40-yard touchdown with under two minutes left after the interception.
Special Teams: One missed field goal and two blocked field goals. It was simply atrocious.