{"id":15628,"date":"2024-10-21T08:24:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T08:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=15628"},"modified":"2024-10-21T08:24:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T08:24:31","slug":"colts-hang-on-to-beat-dolphins-16-10-for-second-straight-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=15628","title":{"rendered":"Colts hang on to beat Dolphins 16-10 for second straight win"},"content":{"rendered":"
It certainly was not a banner day for the Colts offensively. Anthony Richardson went just 10\/24 for 129 yards on the day.<\/div>\n
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INDIANAPOLIS \u2014 Football was most certainly played on Sunday. The quality? That’s left up to your interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Indianapolis Colts welcomed a struggling Miami Dolphins team to Lucas Oil Stadium in search of a second straight win. The team would have to do so\u00a0without running back Jonathan Taylor for a third straight contest. Linebacker EJ Speed also was inactive for this game. Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs were both active, and quarterback Anthony Richardson returned to the field after missing the better part of three games with an oblique injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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From the very first drive, it was evident that this game would be an offensive struggle for both teams. The game began with three consecutive three-and-outs\u2014two of which by the Colts. Miami finally got on the board midway through the first quarter courtesy of an 11-play, 58-yard drive. Tyler Huntley hit Jonnu Smith on a crucial 3rd and goal for a 10-yard touchdown to put the Fins on top 7-0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Credit: Michael Conroy, AP<\/div>\n
Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) scores during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Indianapolis.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Colts responded with a long, sustained drive of their own, only to fumble inside the 10-yard line. Richardson couldn’t handle the snap, and the Dolphins took over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Back and forth these teams went trading punts and struggling to offer up explosive plays. After trading field goals to end the half, the Dolphins took a 10-3 lead into the locker room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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