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Outside of a slow start that allowed Buffalo backup Case Keenum to drive into the Indianapolis red zone, the Colts defense continued a training camp that has been full of playmaking. More: Doyel: Colts receivers look bad in preseason opener but there were some positives (maybe) 2. Like any preseason game, the Colts were calling basic stuff.īut it is true that the starting offense didn’t answer any of the questions that have surrounded the team through the offseason. Indianapolis did not game-plan the Buffalo defense the way the Colts would in a real game, and the franchise believes deeply in head coach Frank Reich’s ability to get wide receivers open. Pierce bounced back with two nice catches later in the game, but given that Buffalo wasn’t playing most of its starters on defense, the Indianapolis receivers could have done more.Ī remade offensive line also did not dominate Buffalo’s backup front, making it difficult for Nyheim Hines (8 carries, 26 yards) to get going.Ī single quarter of football in a preseason opener is not a reason to assume the Colts offense will struggle in the regular season. Wide receiver Parris Campbell, who has put together a couple of nice days in training camp but hasn’t been consistent, had at least one drop, and rookie Alec Pierce struggled with the physicality of Bills first-round pick Kaiir Elam on an early third down. A sluggish start for the offense isn’t going to answer any of those questions.
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