Matt Ryan’s costly turnovers continue to hold the Colts back

The Indianapolis Colts have been improving offensively but they’re struggling to overcome costly turnovers from quarterback Matt Ryan.

After a Week 6 game where the Indianapolis Colts put up 34 points and didn’t commit a turnover or allow a sack, it seemed like the offense was starting to turn a corner. One week later and that performance seems like a fluke. After one half against the Tennessee Titans, the Colts are down 13-0 and the sole reason why is Matt Ryan’s inability to protect the football.

Ryan has had some stellar moments throwing the football this season with Indianapolis but he has had far too many inexcusable turnovers. From fumbles to interceptions, it’s incredibly hard to win games when your quarterback is consistently giving the ball to the other team. That’s the challenge Indianapolis is currently facing.

Matt Ryan threw back-to-back interceptions in the first half against Tennessee and the first one was a pick-six for the Titans. The second interception wasn’t returned for a touchdown but it did lead to a scoring drive for the Titans. Because of those two costly turnovers, the Colts are facing yet another comeback attempt.

Matt Ryan’s interceptions are hurting the Colts

Ryan now has nine interceptions on the season, in addition to his league-leading 11 fumbles. What really makes Sunday’s interceptions unfortunate is that Indianapolis was having success on its drives up until Ryan turned the ball over. Both turnovers came in Tennessee’s territory during productive drives. Those are critical point swings against a quality opponent.

If there’s a reason to be hopeful, it’s that Indianapolis gets the ball first in the second half and that they’ve been a really good second-half team when playing from behind. Ryan has already led a few clutch drives this season and he’ll need another on Sunday to make up for his two critical interceptions.

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