Completely unblocked and unfettered, Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed blasted Texans quarterback Davis Mills in the back for a sack and forced fumble as miscommunication in blocking assignments changed the complexion of the game. AaronWilson_NFL
The fumble recovery from defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in the fourth quarter led directly to a Jonathan Taylor touchdown run as Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil and left guard Kenyon Green were faced with two blitzing linebackers and the charge of the defensive line to account for and Speed bolted into the backfield for a game-changing play.
“We’re going to learn how to finish games the way we prefer to finish them, and that’s running the football well,” Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton said. “There were moments where we felt like we would have a chance to be more efficient running the football and so we’re going to clean that up. I’ve got to do a better job of coming up with ways for us to feature the talents of our backs and give our guys up front the best chance to create double teams and do their job as well.
On a key third down late in regulation, Mills was nearly intercepted by Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore, a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, when he and wide receiver Brandin Cooks weren’t in sync. Although Cooks caught seven passes for 82 yards, this was clearly an opportunity missed. “We started that game, we went three-and-out, missed opportunities on third down for whatever reason and that just affects the overall volume of runs and plays that you’ll run over the course of a game,” Hamilton said.
“It’s the first game, it’s early in the season, we just started,” Collins said “There’s an opportunity to build on last week and work on things going forward. Definitely, the confidence is high. We’re still building. The season just started. We’re only one week in.” “There’s other stuff where he’s just going to be built into a concept as really the first one, two or three progressions. There will be organic ways he’ll get the ball and he’ll make big plays for us.”
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