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DeForest Buckner Should Be a Serious NFL DPOY Contender—As the Colts’ Dud on Defense Cemented It

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner proved his worth again on Sunday—except without even actually playing this time around.

Having been unavailable because he was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the Colts’ big offseason defensive acquisition was sorely missed against the Tennessee Titans—as the Indianapolis defense resembled nothing like the elite collective unit that fans have been accustomed to seeing largely all season.

The Colts defense was destroyed by another All-Pro, running back Derrick Henry, who rushed for 178 rushing yards on 27 carries (6.