After Emmanuel Sanders’ trade, 3 of the top 4 Broncos receivers are either tight ends or running backs, so it was key for the Colts to shut down the Broncos short passing attack, and the linebackers delivered. Even though Lindsay, Freeman and Fant collectively totaled 11 catches, they only managed to gain 48 yards. This was mainly due to Leonard and Walker’s excellent tackling and instincts. The duo finished the game with a combined 17 tackles, and were all over the field on Sunday. It is clear that Walker has benefited a lot from returning to his usual spot on the field after The Maniac came back from his concussion.
Key Match-ups Revisited: Colts Vs. Broncos Week 8
