Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. And on Sunday, they finally responded by neutralizing Chicago’s ground game, forcing quarterback Caleb Williams to throw 52 times in a crucial 21-16 victory. You want to withstand, withhold and show who you are.” The Colts certainly showed they could problem solve after starting Week 3 bruised by the 237 yards rushing it allowed over the first two weeks, battered by injuries and quickly becoming the butt of jokes around town. Things looked even bleaker when Indy’s most consistent defender, three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, went on injured reserve with a sprained ankle. And rookie pass rusher Laiatu Latu, the first defensive player taken in April’s draft, got the strip-sack that led to Jonathan Taylor’s second TD run that essentially sealed the victory.
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