An unexpected player filled in for an injured starter and balled out to help the Colts pick up the win over the Dolphins in Week 7
The Indianapolis Colts picked up their second win in a row, with them pulling out a nailbiter in Week 7 to defeat the Miami Dolphins. Multiple standout performances helped the Colts pick up their fourth win of the season. But this week's player of the week came from someone filling in for a starter that no […]
The Indianapolis Colts picked up their second win in a row, with them pulling out a nailbiter in Week 7 to defeat the Miami Dolphins.
Multiple standout performances helped the Colts pick up their fourth win of the season. But this week's player of the week came from someone filling in for a starter that no one expected.
Colts Week 7 Player of the Week
LB Grant Stuard
On Saturday, the Colts downgraded starting linebacker E.J. Speed to doubtful, and before kickoff, they revealed him to be inactive. After the news, many began to speculate about who the Colts would use to fill Speed's role. Some said rookie Jaylin Carlies could move over from this starting role into Speed's for a larger snap count. The other name popularly brought up was Segun Olubi, who, in the past, seemed to be the first LB off the bench when the Colts needed someone.
The Colts decided to take a different approach by giving special teams ace Grant Stuard the job. And yesterday, he stepped up to the plate and put up a career-best outing to help the Colts get the win. In the post above, he was credited with 17 total tackles, but on Pro Football Reference, he was credited with 19. So I rewatched the game and credited Stuard with 19 total tackles, 11 solo, and one tackle for loss.
Heading into this game, Stuard had logged 105 total snaps this season, all of which came on Special Teams. His first time lining up on defense in 2024 came in a start filling in for Speed. He indeed held his own, as he led both teams in total tackles and had multiple splash plays, leading many watching the game to leave feeling impressed by the fourth-year LB. So, who knows, maybe Stuard has earned the right to see the field on defense going forward. And with Carlies being spotted in a boot and on crutches after the game, there might be some open snaps for the team to figure out.
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