Colts tight ends need to step up for team to make playoffs

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Two of the most defining images of the Indianapolis Colts' tight ends this season are moments they'd rather forget.

First, there's the second-down play midway through the second quarter in a Week 12 matchup with the Detroit Lions. The Colts were driving with a chance to take the lead against a red-hot opponent when Drew Ogletree dropped an easy reception from quarterback Anthony Richardson at the 2-yard line. The play would have been a touchdown had Ogletree secured the ball. The Colts settled for a field goal two plays later.

Then on Sunday at New England, the Colts were attempting to mount a late game-winning drive when Richardson dropped back and found tight end…