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Steichen's conservative OT calls cost Colts in Chiefs loss

Colts fall to 0-2 after head coach opts for field goal instead of going for touchdown in overtime.

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What to know

  • Colts fell to 0-2 after losing 33-30 in OT to Kansas City, extending their losing streak to nine games.
  • In overtime, Steichen called two consecutive runs from the Chiefs' 17-yard line that lost a combined three yards, forcing third-and-13 instead of attacking with the passing game.
  • The conservative approach gave Patrick Mahomes a final possession, and the Chiefs won with a field goal.
  • Steichen's job security is now questioned, with his seat described as potentially the hottest among NFL head coaches.

“Then Steichen completely abandoned what got them there. Jonathan Taylor was stuffed on consecutive carries, losing three combined yards.”

Michael Greene, Sports Illustrated columnist · Sports Illustrated ↗

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Steichen's conservative OT calls cost Colts in Chiefs loss
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  1. 4

    Steichen's job security questioned after 0-2 start

    The loss extended the Colts' losing streak to nine games dating back to last season, dropping them to 0-2. Analysis suggested Steichen might have "the hottest seat among all NFL head coaches" given the team's poor record and his conservative decision-making.

    1. 1 outlet NFL Panic Meter: History isn't on side of 0-2 Colts and Shane Steichen. Playing it safe in OT vs. Patrick Mahomes could cost him

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

  2. 3

    Colts lose to Chiefs 33-30 in overtime despite red-zone opportunity

    The Colts moved to the Chiefs' 17-yard line in overtime after a 48-yard completion from Daniel Jones to Laquon Treadwell. With a chance to win by scoring a touchdown, Steichen called consecutive runs with Jonathan Taylor that resulted in losses of one and two yards respectively, forcing a third-and-13. The Colts settled for a field goal to tie, and Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to a walk-off field goal for the 33-30 victory.

    1. 1 outlet Colts' Shane Steichen Explains Play-Calling Decisions in Loss vs. Chiefs

      first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago

  3. 2

    Steichen criticized for abandoning aggression in OT

    Analysis noted that Steichen's conservative play-calling contradicted his stated philosophy of staying aggressive. With the Colts positioned to win and momentum on their side after Jones's big throw, the coach opted to run into Kansas City's defense twice, backing into an impossible third-and-13 situation.

    “I was trying to finish the game with JT, with the ball in his hands. Obviously, we ran it there on first down. Ran it again on second down.”
    — Shane Steichen
    1. 1 outlet Steichen Had a Chance to Win in Kansas City — and Chose Not to Take It

      first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago

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    Steichen calls Ravens loss "extremely disappointing"

    Head coach Shane Steichen reviewed film and admitted the team's performance was poor across all three phases. He identified communication issues, tackling problems, explosive plays, special teams penalties, and offensive inconsistency as areas needing improvement.

    “After having a chance to watch the tape, extremely disappointing in all three phases – the way we came out yesterday and started the season.”
    — Shane Steichen
    1. 1 outlet Colts' Shane Steichen Provides Reasoning for Loss vs. Ravens

      first by Sports Illustrated, 8d ago

  6. background

    Ravens rout Colts in Week 1 — The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, controlling the game from the start. The Ravens took control early and never looked back, with Baltimore's defense giving up over 500 yards while the Colts' offense turned the ball over twice and failed to find rhythm.

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  1. 3 outlets Colts decision to play it safe in overtime against Chiefs winds up proving costly for Steichen

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Toronto Star