The Colts are officially down some seriously key players for Sunday’s game against the Vikings, and man, it’s not looking good for their road trip. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Friday that cornerback Sauce Gardner, tight end Tyler Warren, and receiver Anthony Gould are all out.
Offense Missing Key Pieces
This is a brutal blow for the Colts offense, no doubt about it. Tyler Warren, their tight end, has been leading the whole team with 30 receptions. That’s a massive chunk of their passing game just sidelined with a groin injury, which he picked up late last week in practice. Imagine trying to move the chains without your top target. On top of that, receiver Anthony Gould is also out with a concussion. Losing two receiving threats like that? It’s gonna put some serious pressure on the rest of the guys to step up big time.
Sauce Gardner’s Absence Stings The Defense
And it’s not just the offense taking a hit. The defense is losing a huge playmaker in cornerback Sauce Gardner. He’s been ruled out with a calf injury, which he suffered during last week’s tough loss to the Titans. Losing a star corner like Gardner against any team is rough, but on the road? That’s going to test their secondary in a major way. The Vikings are gonna be looking to exploit that, you know they will.
So, the Colts are heading to Minnesota this weekend seriously short-handed. It’s gonna be a tough battle for them trying to overcome these injuries on the road against the Vikings. What kind of adjustments can Steichen even make on such short notice to cover these gaping holes?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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