Mack exploding in the second half of a game was a common trend last season. In fact, his 5.6 YPC after halftime ranked second in the entire NFL, so Reich’s decision to pound the ball paid great dividends as the Colts offense seemed unstoppable at times, and Mack gained 116 yards in the 3rd quarter alone.
As Brissett will need a couple more starts before he is truly acclimated to the starting quarterback position, having a stout running game like the Colts had on Sunday will be key for winning games early on in the season.
#2: Adjusting the offense to help Brissett
Even though Reich stated that there was not a single play they would call for Luck and not for Brissett, it was evident at times that the Colts offensive plan for Sunday was created specifically for Brissett.