The Indianapolis Colts defense received praise after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57.
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57. It was a tremendous game by the league’s two best teams. However, one of the NFL’s worst teams squeezed into the conversation. Thanks to the fans, the Indianapolis Colts became somewhat of a relevant topic after the Super Bowl. Prior to the Super Bowl, people were already joking about how the Colts nearly beat both of these teams. After the big game, fans had some genuine praise for Indy’s defense.
Both the Chiefs and Eagles have two of the league’s bests offenses and that was demonstrated in the 38-35 final score. Philadelphia’s 35 points were the most by a losing team in Super Bowl history, and neither defense had an answer for the opposing offense. For the most part, both teams were just marching down the field. However, Colts fans were quick to note that Indy was one of the only defenses to have an answer for both teams’ offenses all season.
This. Gus Bradley’s D was just fine until it wore down from carrying the offense. https://t.co/TKKDx5n7Qm
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) February 13, 2023
Colts were the only defense to slow down Chiefs and Eagles
Both the Eagles and the Chiefs scored at least 20 points in all their games but one this season. The game that both teams failed to reach 20 was against the Colts. Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 20-17 and Indy suffered a narrow loss to Philadelphia 17-16. However, the Colts were on the couch with a 4-12-1 record watching the Eagles and Chiefs compete in the Super Bowl. That’s because the season is about more than defense and also more than just two games.
But, Indianapolis’ defense was good, anyone who watched the Colts this season knew that. They progressively declined as the year went on, and it could be that they were carrying too big of a burden. Regardless, Indy has a solid defense. It’s the offense that held this team back, but that could be changing soon with Indy’s reported coach hiring.
On Sunday, it was reported that the Colts are planning to hire Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Shane Steichen. Steichen has been great for Philly’s offense the last two seasons, and Sunday’s performance was another showcase day for him, even though the team didn’t get the win. If Steichen can get Indianapolis’ offense moving in that direction, and Indy’s defense can perform how they did this season, Indianapolis could be making noise soon.
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