Tyler Warren just hammered his way into the end zone, but even after a four-play grind from the two-yard line, the Indianapolis Colts are still looking up at the Pittsburgh Steelers, trailing 14-13 with 7:43 left in the second quarter. You gotta wonder how much juice they burned just to get that single point difference. This is October 11, 2026, and every play matters as teams start locking into their identity.
The Goal Line Grind
Talk about earning it. The Colts had a first down at the Steelers’ two-yard line, practically knocking on the door. But getting in? That was a whole different story. Jonathan Taylor, one of the best in the business, tried twice and only picked up a single yard. Then Daniel Jones, who’s usually pretty good at using his legs, got stuffed cold on a quarterback sneak, no gain to be found. It took a fourth-down effort, with tight end Tyler Warren finally busting up the middle for the touchdown. That’s a lot of sweat for six points, especially when you consider what they gave up on the other side.
Jones and Downs Trying to Keep Pace
Even with the goal-line struggle, Daniel Jones is trying to keep the Colts’ offense moving. He’s connected on 7-of-10 passes so far for a solid 95 yards. His go-to guy looks like Josh Downs right now, who’s reeled in two passes for a quick 42 yards. They’re moving the ball, no doubt, but that one-point deficit heading deeper into the second quarter? That’s the real gut check.
This game is far from over, but the Colts gotta find a way to make those red zone trips count for more than just chipping away at a one-point gap. They’ve just managed to make it a one-score game, but now they need to buckle down and find a way to get ahead before this thing gets out of hand.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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