Steichen Reconsiders Fourth-Down Punt After Colts’ Late Collapse to Chiefs

The coach’s review centers on conservative choices that preceded four consecutive late three-and-outs.

Overview

Indianapolis squandered a 20-9 fourth-quarter lead and lost 23-20 in overtime on a Kansas City game-winning field goal.
Shane Steichen said he possibly should have gone for it on fourth-and-4 around the Chiefs’ 45 with under five minutes left while leading 20-17.
He acknowledged a pass-heavy sequence on the final drives as the Colts failed to record a first down on three fourth-quarter possessions and their overtime series.
Jonathan Taylor had just two touches in the fourth quarter, part of a season-low offensive output of 255 yards and 10 first downs as the Chiefs outgained Indy 494-255.
Daniel Jones’ production dipped after halftime, and the 8-3 Colts now face the Texans and Jaguars in back-to-back AFC South games that could shape the division race.