Overview

• With 1:44 remaining, Matthew Stafford found Tutu Atwell for an 88-yard touchdown that sealed a 27-20 Rams win as Indianapolis had only 10 defenders on the field.
• Head coach Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo both accepted blame, with Anarumo calling the error unacceptable and promising it will not happen again.
• Anarumo said the missing defender was intended to help double Puka Nacua, while corner Mekhi Blackmon slipped on the play with only safety Cam Bynum deep.
• Scrutiny has intensified on personnel decisions as Xavien Howard struggles, including a 34.2 PFF grade and a 139.2 passer rating allowed, with Next Gen Stats crediting seven catches for 112 yards when he was the nearest defender.
• The Colts responded with a roster move, waiving linebacker Cameron McGrone and signing Buddy Johnson off Dallas’ practice squad.