The Indianapolis Colts won 40-6 over the Las Vegas Raiders, keeping their perfect home record. Jonathan Taylor scored three touchdowns, and Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes. Coach Shane Steichen said Taylor "(Taylor) is the best back in the league right now" and praised the offensive line. Jones also improved his win record compared to his last 16 starts with the New York Giants, according to AP News.
The Colts overcame a slow start, turning a blocked punt by Segun Olubi into good field position. Rookie Tyler Warren scored his second career touchdown, and the team went for two-point conversions after kicker Spencer Shrader injured his knee. Laiatu Latu intercepted a pass, leading to a rushing touchdown by Taylor, and Michael Pittman Jr. added a reception for another score.
The Colts lost cornerback Mike Hilton to a shoulder injury and defensive tackle Grover Stewart to a bicep issue, but their defense stayed strong as Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was intercepted twice and said, "It’s a big boy league," as per AP News. The Colts scored multiple times, including a two-point conversion by Taylor, to win the game, giving the Raiders their fourth straight loss. At halftime, linebacker Shaquille Leonard announced his retirement, saying, "I feel like I've found my purpose again" as he moves into coaching. The Raiders will play the Tennessee Titans next, and the Colts will host the Arizona Cardinals in the upcoming "Crucial Catch" game for cancer awareness and early detection, as reported by Colts.
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