Colts, Shane Steichen and ball first
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After the game, Shane Steichen weighed in on what went wrong with the Colts' offense late in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
With 1st & goal from the Chiefs' 7-yard line, the Colts handed the rock to Jonathan Taylor for a 2-yard gain. Shane Steichen followed the rush up with two straight passing plays, both of which were incomplete, forcing the Colts to kick a field goal for the first time in a goal-to-go situation all year long.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor pushed back on the idea that he demands more touches from Shane Steichen after Sunday's loss.
By golly, to borrow from Shane Steichen’s buddy Philip Rivers, the Colts were in good shape entering the fourth quarter.
Through seven weeks, the Colts’ offense was the most efficient offense by points per drive this century. As of the past games, however, kinks in their armor have appeared. Most notably and recently, the offense collapsed down the stretch against the Kansas City Chiefs, eventually losing 23-20 in overtime.
With a successful two-point conversion, the Chiefs trail the Colts 20-17 with 8:37 left in the fourth quarter. Nothing has come easy for the Chiefs’ offense against the Colts’