The Indianapolis Colts started with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers and came out throwing.
On the very first play of the game, the Colts ran play-action, with the offensive line providing Anthony Richardson with plenty of time, allowing Michael Pittman time to get open on a deep crossing route for 32 yards.
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After that play, the Colts turned to their running game to help them finish out the drive.
Jonathan Taylor would carry the ball five times, totaling 29 yards, or a whopping5.8 yards per rush, eventually finding the end zone. Head coach Shane Steichen also mixed in a designed run for Richardson as well.
Richardson was 1-for-2 on the drive for 32 yards with a nine yard rush.
Against what has been a very stingy Steelers defense that entered Sunday’s game allowing just 8.7 points per game, you couldn’t ask for a better start from the Colts.
This drive is what the Colts’ offensive blueprint needs to look like: a heavy dose of the running game with some downfield shot plays mixed in.
