INDIANAPOLIS – Here is the best and worst of the Indianapolis Colts’ 16-13 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday:
THUMBS UP
>> Pass rush: To put it simply, the Colts had one. This game was another promising performance for the front seven, which is markedly improved after General Manager Chris Ballard’s offseason makeover. Jabaal Sheard, John Simon, Al Woods and Johnathan Hankins all had a consistent presence around the quarterback, making veteran Carson Palmer uncomfortable.
The Colts notched four sacks, but more than that, the defensive front consistently got Palmer off his spot, forcing him to pull the ball down and move inside the pocket.