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Kevin Hickey

Colts upset Ravens, 22-19: Everything we know from Week 3

The Indianapolis Colts (2-1) pulled off the major upset, defeating the Baltimore Ravens (2-1) in overtime, 22-19, on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

In what was a sloppy game due to weather and with both teams dealing with significant injuries, the Colts fought hard all day long. They took advantage of some mistakes from the Ravens and delivered a shocking upset on the road.

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Here’s everything we know from the Week 3 win:

Final Score: Colts 22, Ravens 19

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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT Final
Colts 0 10 3 6 3 22
Ravens 7 0 7 5 0 19

 

The game was over when...

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Colts kicker Matt Gay connected on a 53-yard field goal in overtime to win the game.

Keys to the game

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  • The Colts won the turnover battle, 2-0, recovering two fumbles, one from Lamar Jackson and the other from Kenyan Drake.
  • The defense was stout on money downs, limiting the Ravens to convert 6-of-16 (38%) on third-down attempts.
  • Also on defense, the Colts took care of the Ravens’ top pass-catchers. They held Zay Flowers to eight receptions for 48 yards and Mark Andrews to four receptions for 35 yards.
  • Rigoberto Sanchez was strong all day, downing three of his punts inside the 20-yard line.

3 Stars of the game

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  1. K Matt Gay: A perfect 5-for-5, four of which came over 50 yards. He hit three field goals for exactly 53 yards each.
  2. LB Zaire Franklin: Again, Franklin was all over the place. He led the way with 15 tackles (11 solo) while adding a sack and a tackle for loss.
  3. RB Zack Moss: The current starter continues to run tough, taking 30 carries for 122 rushing yards while adding two receptions for 23 receiving yards and a touchdown.

A fight 'til the end

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This was a fantastic showing of what kind of culture is being built. It’s clear that this roster loves fighting for Shane Steichen and despite being without starting quarterback Anthony Richardson and starting center Ryan Kelly, the Colts continued to claw their way back. There were some struggles along the offensive line, and Gardner Minshew struggled to identify pressures, but this was a great showing of what kind of culture is taking over the locker room.

Injuries

  • QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) were inactive due to injuries.
  • G Will Fries (cramps) left the game during the second half but eventually returned.

Quick Hits

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  • Rookie Julius Brents worked as the third cornerback with Darrell Baker Jr. as a healthy scratch.
  • Brents had a forced fumble against Kenyan Drake in the first quarter.
  • The Colts have recorded a strip-sack in three consecutive games (via Hayden Clark)
  • WR Michael Pittman Jr. recorded his third consecutive game with double-digit targets.
  • Rookie WR Josh Downs led the team with 12 targets.
  • DE Samson Ebukam registered a sack, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
  • DE Kwity Paye also recorded a sack and a tackle for loss.
  • The Colts are now in sole possession of first place in the division.

What's next?

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Colts head coach Shane Steichen will meet with the media Monday for a conference call before the team prepares for the Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (1-1).

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