Colts lose in controversial fashion in Week 7

The Indianapolis Colts looked to have had their fourth win of the season in their grasp, but late flags ripped it from their hands and placed the win with the Cleveland Browns.  And they now fall to 3-4 on the season.  Colts Offense: The Colts offense had the tall task of going up against a […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer
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Cleveland Browns quarterback PJ Walker (10) and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew II (10) greet each other after the game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Browns defeated the Colts, 39-38.
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The Indianapolis Colts looked to have had their fourth win of the season in their grasp, but late flags ripped it from their hands and placed the win with the Cleveland Browns. 

And they now fall to 3-4 on the season. 

Colts Offense:

The Colts offense had the tall task of going up against a Browns defense that many have called "historical" over the past week. But throughout the day, they held their own. The Colts put up 38 points on the day and had five touchdowns: two through the air and three on the ground. This game honesty wouldn't have even been close enough for refs to have the ability to change the outcome if it weren't for the costly turnovers. The Colts turned the ball over four times on the day: one interception and three fumbles lost. And the Browns turned those four turnovers into 17 points. Through two weeks, Gardner Minshew has shown a real struggle to hold on to the football when pressure comes. He's thrown four interceptions over the last two weeks and has had three fumbles lost. 

Colts Defense:

Overall, the Colts defense played tough on the day, with forced mistakes from both Browns QBs on the day. They did allow too many big plays throughout, which allowed the Browns to stay in striking distance throughout this game. Some may criticize them for allowing the game-winning touchdown, but without those two horrible flags, I believe the defense played a good enough game to win this one. 

Stat Leaders:

Passing

Gardner Minshew: 15/23, 305 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 2 fumbles lost

Rushing

Jonathan Taylor: 18 carries, 75 yards (4.2 avg), 1 touchdown

Gardner Minshew: 2 rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Josh Downs: 5 receptions, 125 yards, 1 touchdown 

Tackles

Zaire Franklin: 11 total tackles, 9 solo tackles

Sacks

Kenny Moore II: 1.5 sacks

Interceptions:

Julian Blackmon & Rodney Thomas II: 1 interception

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