The good news is that the Indianapolis Colts forced two turnovers on defense against the Dallas Cowboys. The bad news is the Colts’ first-team defense, the unit that was reshaped during the offseason, was dominated by the Cowboys’ top unit during their 24-19 loss on Saturday night.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard put a premium on improving the defense, as they drafted or signed 13 players in that unit after they finished 30th in total defense last season. Saturday was the first test the Colts would face in consecutive weeks because the Cowboys finished fifth in total offense last season.