WHAT REQUIRES ASSISTANCE
Obtain coverage. Three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins, who had eight receptions for a season-high 140 yards, repeatedly burned Indy’s young, mainly inexperienced secondary.
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JUST ADD WR Josh Downs. Richardson, who shares a room with the rookie during training camp, has grown fond of him. In or out of Richardson, Downs performed admirably on Sunday. With six catches for 97 yards, it was his best game to date.
PUT WR Alec Pierce on LOAD. The 2022 Indianapolis top pick demonstrated promise last season with his ability to make contested catches and control his body. He has mostly been a scapegoat this season. Against Tennessee, he only received two passes, one of which was completed for ten yards.
PERSONAL HARM
Richardson’s return date was unknown, and Steichen stated that the team was awaiting additional medical data before deciding on a course of treatment. TE The most recent Colts player to enter the concussion protocol was Mo Alie-Cox. DE Kwity Paye was in the protocol and missed the Titans game as well.
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KEY NUMBER 7: The Colts snapped a seven-game home losing run that had started almost a full year prior.
NEXT ACTIONS
The division race will be significantly impacted by the rematch with Jacksonville. With a win, Indianapolis would move up to 3-1 in AFC South play and assume sole possession of first place. Minshew’s opening game opponent is the team he played for in his first two NFL seasons. He’ll need Indianapolis’ ground game to be potent because the Colts’ defense only gives up 81.6 rushing yards per contest.
