Colts: 3 killer sequences that cost Indy win vs Rams
By Adam Weinrib
2. Khari Willis’ Coverage on Cooper Kupp TD
Did the failure on Indy’s first drive immediately come back to bite them? I don’t know. You tell me. Did you think a safety getting immediately turned around and falling victim to the same thing that crushed the team’s hopes last week was a positive omen?
After squandering all momentum at the goal line on the opening drive, the Colts were picked apart by Matthew Stafford on the ensuing possession, with Khari Willis’ poor coverage delivering the coffin’s nail.
Khari Willis fell down on the Cooper Kupp TD, but honestly, he was in terrible position turn and defend that pass either way IMO. They've played what looks like quarters coverage a lot and that's at least the second touchdown given up in that coverage in two games.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) September 19, 2021
Cooper Kupp ended this game with one of the most dominant performances you’ll see all year against the Colts’ secondary. As patchwork and underwhelming as they may be, this was still extremely impressive; nine receptions for 163 yards, two TDs, and a “long” of 44 yards is more than enough for us to forgive his five-yard loss on a misbegotten rushing attempt.
Of course, we’re focused on the Kupp completion that ended the Rams’ revenge eight-play, 90-yard, five-minute drive, their first time with the ball. Without facing a single third down, and at one point having converted three consecutive first downs, Matthew Stafford delivered a perfect ball to his most trusted wideout.
On that ball, Willis spun himself around and fell down, stuck in the wrong position and the wrong coverage at the same time.