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Colts’ clock administration comes beneath hearth in loss to Steelers, sparks criticism towards Jeff Saturday


The Indianapolis Colts got here beneath hearth for the play-calling and decision-making on the finish of their 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday evening.

The Colts had all three of their timeouts left beneath 2 minutes to play in opposition to the Steelers. After changing on fourth down, Matt Ryan took a first-down sack. On the following play, he would scramble for 14 yards and on third down the workforce determined to attempt one other run play get the primary down however they didn’t get it. The workforce solely used their first timeout after the Taylor run.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks on the sidelines during a timeout during an NFL game between the Pittsburg Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts on November 28, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks on the sidelines throughout a timeout throughout an NFL recreation between the Pittsburg Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts on November 28, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
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Ryan then threw an incomplete cross towards Parris Campbell, regardless of the contact that would’ve warranted a penalty.

Whereas the Colts had a number of miscues within the recreation and had been down 16-3 on the half, NFL followers watching the tip of the sport piled on the strangeness of the final Colts drive.

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Saturday’s inexperience was a speaking level when he took the job two weeks in the past.

Head coach Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Head coach Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts seems on in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers through the first quarter within the recreation at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
(Michael Hickey/Getty Pictures)

Ryan completed 22-for-34 with 199 passing yards and a landing cross to Pittman. Taylor led the workforce with 86 dashing yards. Jelani Woods had eight catches for 98 yards.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. 

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan throws through the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. 
(AP Photograph/Michael Conroy)

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Pittsburgh, who got here into the sport losers of three of their final 4, improved 4-7 on the season whereas Indianapolis fell to 4-7-1.

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