INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts in action in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Former Colts TE Eric Ebron explained his surprise benching against the Steelers last year.
2019’s Colts-Steelers showdown was, in many ways, an inflection point for Indianapolis’ season.
Coming off consecutive impressive victories, Indy had a chance to run their record to 6-2 against a Mason Rudolph-led Pittsburgh team and truly cement themselves in the AFC Playoff race, following Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement just days before the season was supposed to begin.