The Indianapolis Colts (4-5-1) snapped their shedding streak with a gutsy 25-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
It was a rejuvenating win for the Colts, who handled numerous distractions off the sector following the firing of Frank Reich. Whereas it was honest to query Jeff Saturday’s lack of expertise, it’s clear he’s going to get essentially the most out of this workforce.
Listed below are the studs and duds from the 25-20 win over the Raiders:
Issues seemed a bit extra regular Sunday with Taylor trying like his standard self. He took 22 carries for 147 speeding yards and a landing whereas including two receptions for 16 yards. He busted off a 66-yard landing run and rightfully earned our participant of the sport honors within the win.
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The Colts didn’t get a lot out of their move rush Sunday, and it confirmed throughout the second half of the sport. Ngakoue was credited with 0.5 sacks, but it surely was actually the one play he made within the recreation. The Colts want extra consistency from one among their prime edge rushers.
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The return of quarterback Matt Ryan because the starter actually had a constructive affect on Campbell’s recreation. His 9 targets and 7 receptions tied for the workforce lead with Michael Pittman Jr. whereas his 70 receiving yards and receiving landing led the workforce. It was particularly good to see Campbell’s YAC capability on his 35-yard landing reception.
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Whereas the Colts have had an up-and-down season, Stewart has been a breakout star on the one-technique. He continued that improvement with one other robust outing towards the Raiders. He had two tackles for loss, and even added a sack early within the recreation.
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The duo on the inside continues to be the power of the protection, and so they confirmed up in an enormous method towards the Raiders. Whereas the sting rushers didn’t get a lot achieved when it comes to making an affect, Buckner was everywhere in the backfield. He recorded a number of run stops, added 0.5 a sack, a quarterback hit and a batted move.