Overview

• Mitchell lost the ball while switching hands just before the goal line, and the fumble through the end zone was ruled a touchback under NFL rules.
• He took responsibility postgame, calling the mistake “just unacceptable” and saying he lost focus.
• Head coach Shane Steichen and teammates backed Mitchell, describing the miscue as a short-term setback and expressing confidence he will rebound.
• Mitchell was also flagged for a fourth-quarter holding penalty that wiped out a Jonathan Taylor touchdown.
• Indianapolis fell to 3-1 and next hosts Las Vegas on October 5, with Mitchell finishing the Rams game with three catches for 96 yards.