So a couple observations from watching the game live and rewatching it tonight when we got back:
A low scoring first half wasnt surprising. Indy has a good D and played well. I thought indy had a plan and goal to really limit downfield chances.
offensively, the chargers tried to take what was given and for the most part succeded. Short stuff early and as the game went on, the middle of the field began to open up between the zones.
I dont think you can paint with a broad brush and say all the struggles on offense is play design. Wiffing on blocks for a sure 1st down, penalties, or just flat out allowing too much pressure is execution, plain and simple.
that said, it seemed like more than a couple times there were too many receivers in too small an area, and defenses are keying in on the "run to the line to gain and turn around" play as well.
As awesome as that pass on the flea flicker was, i hated the call. The defender wasnt really fooled and was only a step or so behind the play. If that isn't a perfect throw its probably defensed. not a fan of lombardi needing to put in some kind of trick or gadget etc play in almost every game. I exaggerate a bit, but he has done a number of them.
the chargers D played well. Really seem to be clicking, especially situationally. Im not a big Staley fan, but he has them focused right now. The colts are an offensively challenged team, but still, limiting an NFL team to 3 isnt easy.
Good win. Penalties, turnovers, pass pro kept the game closer than it needed to be. But the bolts are in.
On to the Rams.
A low scoring first half wasnt surprising. Indy has a good D and played well. I thought indy had a plan and goal to really limit downfield chances.
offensively, the chargers tried to take what was given and for the most part succeded. Short stuff early and as the game went on, the middle of the field began to open up between the zones.
I dont think you can paint with a broad brush and say all the struggles on offense is play design. Wiffing on blocks for a sure 1st down, penalties, or just flat out allowing too much pressure is execution, plain and simple.
that said, it seemed like more than a couple times there were too many receivers in too small an area, and defenses are keying in on the "run to the line to gain and turn around" play as well.
As awesome as that pass on the flea flicker was, i hated the call. The defender wasnt really fooled and was only a step or so behind the play. If that isn't a perfect throw its probably defensed. not a fan of lombardi needing to put in some kind of trick or gadget etc play in almost every game. I exaggerate a bit, but he has done a number of them.
the chargers D played well. Really seem to be clicking, especially situationally. Im not a big Staley fan, but he has them focused right now. The colts are an offensively challenged team, but still, limiting an NFL team to 3 isnt easy.
Good win. Penalties, turnovers, pass pro kept the game closer than it needed to be. But the bolts are in.
On to the Rams.
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