Only with a defensive scheme like the one employed by Matt Eberflus can you give up a career record in passing yards for the first half to your opponent’s quarterback and still have one of the best defensive halves of football Indianapolis has seen in a long time.
Linebacker Darius Leonard is having what might be the best game of his entire career with five first half tackles, 2 interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, two near sacks (one that led to intentional grounding), and a tackle for loss. Rookie safety Khari Willis currently leads the team with 6 tackles and has been an active member of the first half defensive effort.