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Indianapolis Colts’ Offensive Disappointments Key in Prime-Time Woes

December 7, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

For the second consecutive year, the Indianapolis Colts lost a blowout game to the Pittsburgh Steelers on prime time. 
The Colts lost a 51-34 barn burner in Pittsburgh last season, but on Sunday they put forth an embarrassing effort in a 45-10 loss at Heinz Field. The Colts allowed over 500 yards of total offense and ended the night by allowing Antonio Brown to score on a 71-yard punt return.
All in all, it's not going to be a fun game to review on film. 
It would be easy to look at this game as an example of Indianapolis' defensive problems. After all, we've seen this story before, right? 
The Colts allowed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to throw for over 350 yards and four touchdowns, after all. They were torched continuously by receivers Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant, who combined for 12 catches, 232 yards and three touchdowns. They allowed RB DeAngelo Williams to average over five yards per carry and run for 132 total yards.
After a slopp...

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