Indianapolis was anchored to a 22-19 overtime victory over the by the defense conquering its biggest test against the most dynamic quarterback in football, 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.
According to Pro Football Focus, Indianapolis holds the third-best pass rush grade (74.7) in the AFC, behind Cleveland (90.1) and Pittsburgh (81.4). Defensive tackle Grover Stewart, who leads all interior defensive lineman with a 87.9 PFF run defense grade, ranks second with 10 defensive stops this season.
When the defense had to step up after Gardner Minshew stepped out the back of the end zone to give up a safety and extend the deficit to 19-16, they did.