Colts Win Ugly, Get First W Against Hapless Bears
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It wasn’t pretty the majority of the afternoon but the Indianapolis Colts earned their first win of the 2024 season with a 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears. Both teams struggled mightily offensively in a first half slog but despite turnovers and mental lapses by both young quarterbacks the Colts emerged victorious thanks to the churning legs of Jonathan Taylor and a woeful Bears offensive line that couldn’t get out of their own way.
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The win was much needed for the Colts, who avoided an 0-3 start, despite Anthony Richardson looking inaccurate and completing just 10 passes in the game. It’s an ugly win but it’s a win, nonetheless. On Monday’s show, we were joined by Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin to discuss the victory and why the victory tasted so sweet even if it didn’t look the prettiest.
That place was rocking. It felt great to get that win at home and to get that momentum. Hopefully, we can build on it Sunday against Pittsburgh. – Colts LB Zaire Franklin on getting the first win of the season at home
He also discussed the critical goal line stop in the game, Anthony Richardson’s words on the sideline, no love lost for Matt Eberflus and a whole lot more. The full interview can be heard in the link below.
The Colts will try to make it two wins in a row when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Colts Win Ugly, Get First W Against Hapless Bears was originally published on 1075thefan.com
