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WEEK 2 · SEPTEMBER 20
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL · IND AT KC
The Colts led at the half and tied it late. Kansas City kicked last.
THE SHORT VERSION
Indianapolis scored 30 points in Kansas City and still lost 33-30 in overtime. Through two games, its defense had allowed 1,029 total yards.
THE NUMBER ✓ VERIFIED
1,029
Total yards the Colts' defense allowed in their first two games: 506 to Baltimore, then 523 to Kansas City.
Source: Box scores, Colts Weeks 1–2 · beerbetstats.com
WHAT HAPPENED
Kansas City beat Indianapolis 33-30 in overtime on Sunday Night Football. The Colts led 20-17 at halftime and tied it 27-27 in the fourth quarter, with Daniel Jones throwing a touchdown to Warren along the way. Mahomes threw three touchdown passes for the Chiefs, and Butker's 40-yard field goal ended it.
WHY IT'S INTERESTING
The usual argument after a game like this is offense or defense. Indianapolis scored 23 against Baltimore and 30 against Kansas City, which is 53 points in two games, and it left Kansas City 0-2.
Yahoo Sports' film breakdown puts the blame on the defense and on late-game calls by coach Shane Steichen, including a run on 2nd-and-11 in overtime. It rounds the yardage to 1,000; the box scores say 1,029.
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78
Offensive plays for Kansas City
Indianapolis ran 63.
3-for-3
Colts field goals
Kansas City was 4-for-5.
0
Kansas City turnovers
Indianapolis had one.
74
Points the Colts' defense allowed in two games
41 to Baltimore, then 33 to Kansas City.
2
Sacks by the Colts' defense
Indianapolis's offense was not sacked once.
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