Five Things Learned: Colts-Jets (Week 6)
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts fell to 1-5 on the season Sunday with a 42-34 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
This one was rocky from the start for the Colts, who saw Andrew Luck’s second pass attempt of the day returned 17 yards for a touchdown by the New York defense. That theme would continue throughout the afternoon, although Indy, for a third straight week, was able to battle back and get to within one score, six points, into the second half.
But the fact his team is once again looking at an error-filled contest was what was on head coach Frank Reich’s mind after this one.
“Unfortunately it’s kind of a similar formula — just too many mistakes early,” Reich told reporters after the game. “I can just say this at the outset: I’m believing in what we’re doing. I believe in our guys. But we’ve just gotta play better football.”
Here are the FIVE THINGS LEARNED from Sunday’s game against the Texans:
PILING UP: Dropped passes. Penalties. Missed assignments. Poor execution.
OFFENSIVE LINE STEPS UP: The Colts have already had numerous lineups up front along the offensive line this season, thanks mostly to injuries and other issues.
TOUGH TO STOP: The Colts’ defense mostly did a terrific job in the first half, forcing two Jets turnovers on back-to-back possessions and putting the Indy offense in prime field position on both occasions (the Colts would only get field goals out of those drives, however).
WELCOME BACK: The Colts on Sunday saw the return of several players from injury.
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