Football is won and lost in the trenches, that point was emphasized by Ballard ever since he was appointed as the general manager of the Colts, and yesterday’s was a game defined by it. The Colts dominated the offensive and defensive line, and managed to get an easy win as a result of it, winning 31-20 against a divisional rival and securing the first Steichen vs. Ryans showdown.
The Colts’ offensive line continued their dependable start to the season, which is a breath of fresh air a year after they nearly got Matt Ryan killed. The Texans’ had just one quarterback hit by Will Anderson Jr.