In the midst of a soggy afternoon in Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Colts stormed onto the scene, capitalizing on a methodical 71-yard march to claim an early 7-0 advantage. The pivotal play unfolded when Michael Pittman Jr. hauled in a 1-yard scoring strike from backup quarterback Joe Flacco, shrugging off a would-be tackler in the process. This clutch connection came after the Colts were initially stonewalled at the 1-yard line, only to regroup and convert on their fourth attempt.
Flacco, filling in for the injured Anthony Richardson, orchestrated the scoring drive with precision, completing all seven of his passes for 75 yards. Notably, the Colts opted for an aerial assault despite the rain-soaked conditions, which had left the field slippery. Rookie sensation Josh Downs played a key role, reeling in three receptions for 43 yards to help set the tone for the Colts’ promising start.
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