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The defensive game of the Colts doesn’t show up in the numbers. But, it was there. Ridder was only sacked twice (compared to Colts 4.5 sack per game average). However, one of those sacks held the Falcons to a FG. The biggest weapon, Cordarelle Patterson, was held to 2 catches on 4 targets. If not for the 69 yard TD, Samson Ebukam might have been the SuperBowl MVP just due to his converage of Patterson. Robinson was held to his worst numbers of the year. Kyle Pitts was the only one of the big 3 to have a consistent game catching 5 balls for 88 yards and a TD. One of the Falcons TDs was a 67yard pass. Another was a 75 yard run on a busted play. The Colts felt like they had adjusted their defense to stop the Falcons attack before that busted play. And, at the end of the game, the Colts did what they usually do. Keep the ball in front of their secondary. I tested the final play that fell incomplete. If Patterson had made the grabs, he’s still immediately tackled and the game ends. The Colts were never going shut the Falcons down. 26 points was the most scored on the Colts all year. My only surprise was how well the Falcons RBs held off the Colts edge rushers.

The 43 yard end around by Josh Downs and subsequent FG made a huge difference in this game. If the game goes into halftime at 14-13, the Falcons could have continued to hold within 8 points throughout the second half with a chance to run a 2pt conversion at the end of the game. The FG runs that deficit to 11 points.

When I make a mistake, I continue the play and consider it a “busted play”. But, audible works in this case. Lol

Ridder throws deep for Patterson, but the ball falls to the ground incomplete. COLTS WIN SUPERBOWL XII COLTS 31 FALCONS 26 The Colts become the 2nd team to win 2 SuperBowls Stats and MVP to come!

Ridder to Pitts out of bounds for 20 yard at the Colt 36. 2 seconds to go. Next play is the last play. IMG_6340.MOV

Ridder to Robinson 20 yards and out of bound. 11 seconds left, and the Falcons are getting in position for a Hale Mary

Ridder throws to Pitts, who gets out of bounds after 20 yards

The Colts drive the ball to the Falcon 25 with 3 passes to Pittman and 1 pass to Taylor. From there, they have 3 negative plays. The ball is at the 40 with no TOs left for the Falcons. The Colts choose to punt instead of going for the 57 yard FG. The down the punt at the Falcons 9. 21 seconds left and 91 yards to cover. Do the Falcons have any magic left this season?

Mistake by me! I forgot to put the FreezeFrame on Ridder. However it works out. Ridder goes up the middle for a 75 yard TD!!! Ridder sacked on 2pt conversion. Colts 31 Falcons 26 IMG_6328.MOV

Not much of a highlight here, but Taylor gets open past the line again after on 4th & Goal from the 2 after blocking the edge rusher. Colts 31 Falcons 20 The Falcons need some magic!!! IMG_6327.MOV

End of the 3rd. Colts 24 Falcons 20 Is there anything magical destined for the 4th quarter???

Cordarelle Patterson finally gets his first big play midway through the 3rd. Colts 24 Falcons 20 IMG_6315.MOV

On the opening drive of the 2nd half, the Colts go for it on 4th & 2 at the 10. Taylor makes his block and slips past the LB. It still takes a difficult pass, but Taylor catches it and takes it in for the TD. Colts 24 Falcons 13 IMG_6310.MOV

Huge Play!!!! After Taylor returns the kickoff to the 30, there are 8 seconds left. The Colts surprise the Falcons with an end-around. Anthony Richardson laterals the ball to Josh Down right before he is hit by the rusher. Downs goes for 41 yards. The Colts make a FG as the game goes to the half. Colts 17 Falcons 1 IMG_6303.MOV

Correction: Colts 14 Falcons 13

A 7 play Falcon drive ends with a 10 yard Ridder pass to Kyle Pitts for a TD. Colts 14 Falcons 15 seconds to go in the half.

Jonathan Taylor bread off a 33 yard run I inside the Falcons 20. 2 plays plays later, Richardson hits Taylor on a 14 yard scoring pass. Colts 14 Falcons 6

The Colts (averaging slightly over 4.5 sacks per game) get their first sack on 3rd and 5. The Falcons settle for a 43 yard FG. The Falcons settle for a FG Colts 7 Falcons 6

And, here we go. Michael Pittman takes the kickoff 3 yards deep, and returns it through traffic for 103 yards and a TD. Colts 7 Falcons 3 IMG_6275.MOV

The Colts win the toss and defer. The Falcons receive the kick going North to South. The Falcons drive to the Colts 18. But, passes intended for Patterson and London fall incomplete, and the Falcons settle for a FG. Falcons 3 Colts 0 Of note on this drive, the Colts pass rush was nullified by RBs Allgier and Robinson picking up the edge rushers.

And, here we go. Michael Pittman takes the kickoff 3 yards deep, and returns it through traffic for 103 yards and a TD. Colts 7 Falcons 3 IMG_6275.MOV

The Falcons drive to the Colts 18. But, passed intended for Patterson and London fall incomplete, and the Falcons settle for a FG. Falcons 3 Colts 0 Of note on this drive, the Colts pass rush was nullified by RBs Allgier and Robinson picking up the edge rushers.

Kickoff in 20 minutes. Colts win the ball and choose to defer. The Falcons will receive going South to North

We’ll either be SuperBowl Thursday or SuperBowl Sunday 😂😂😂

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