INDIANAPOLIS -- On the Indianapolis Colts' first play from scrimmage on Sunday, coach Shane Steichen dialed up a quarterback sweep run for Anthony Richardson to the left side.
The play was, without question, unsuccessful. A missed block against New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams allowed the defender to slice through the traffic and drop Richardson for no gain. Williams leapt to his feet after the tackle and celebrated with a demonstrative fist pump.
But while the Colts failed to gain actual yardage on the play, they benefited in a much less obvious way.