The Indianapolis Colts were much more competitive on the road in Week 2. They were even in a position to take down the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, though giving Patrick Mahomes the ball back was certainly a controversial choice.
Shane Steichen's seat is getting blazing hot, and it's hard to believe this was the same Colts team that started last season 8-2. Now, things won't get much easier when they face the 0-2 Houston Texans in Week 3.
While this effort was certainly better than in the season opener, it still left plenty to be desired. And even though it's tough to point fingers when a lot of things go wrong, it's safe to say that these three people had the most to do with the Colts' setback.
3 people most to blame for the Indianapolis Colts' heartbreaking Week 2 loss
Justin Walley
Once again, the Colts' young nickel was the secondary's primary vulnerability. It's not surprising to see opposing teams attack him instead of Charvarius Ward or Sauce Gardner, but it goes well beyond that; he's just not doing a good job in coverage.
Walley might just need more time to get a handle on the pros' speed. He missed his entire rookie season, but the physical tools and athleticism are certainly there. Through two games, however, he's been the team's most glaring defensive weakness, and that's a lot to say, all things considered.
Lou Anarumo
Talking about subpar defensive efforts, Lou Anarumo will find it tough to get another job as a defensive coordinator after his stint in Indianapolis. The Colts' once-solid run defense has been missing in action for two weeks, and while stopping Derrick Henry and Kenneth Walker III is no small ask, they just can't seem to get the offense off the field.
The Colts have a bunch of new pieces on defense, some of them pretty young, but that's still no excuse. The Chiefs put up 523 total yards of offense, and the defense failed to put pressure at the line of scrimmage or even force a takeaway. They just forced two punts.
Keenan Allen
Keenan Allen's arrival was supposed to be a breath of fresh air for the Colts' wide receiver corps. He's a veteran third-down specialist who would make life easier for Josh Downs and Daniel Jones. Instead, he's been a non-factor through two games.
More than a non-factor, he was actually a liability on this one, hauling in just one reception on five targets for five receiving yards. Drops, lazy route-running, and off-the-field issues have now made the fans wonder whether he should even be on the team for much longer. If anything, Laquon Treadwell made a case for more playing time. Maybe it's because he kept the No. 13 jersey?
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