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Colts News: Offensive line bullied and Carson Wentz pummeled

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By: Chris Blystone

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Colts vs. Seahawks: Offensive line bullied, Carson Wentz pummeled
The porous Colts offensive line did Carson Wentz no favors in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. The running game didn’t do much, either.

Colts vs. Seahawks: Colts defense fails to live up to own standard
The Colts gave up 140 rushing yards, allowed Russell Wilson to post a 152.3 rating and didn’t find their footing until the second half.

Colts vs. Seahawks: Offensive line dooms Carson Wentz debut in loss
As linebacker Darius Leonard said – and he’d know, because it happened to him – the Colts “got (their) ass kicked” by Seattle in season opener.

Colts vs. Seahawks: Carson Wentz has solid debut despite shaky O-line
Despite facing constant pressure, Colts QB Carson Wentz played well in his Indy debut throwing 2 TDs and completing 66% of his passes.

Colts vs. Seahawks: Slow start derails Colts in 8th-straight opener loss
The Colts lose eighth consecutive season opener with breakdowns across the entire roster

Colts’ D: We ‘got our (butt) kicked’
Darius Leonard didn’t mince words saying the Colts’ defense got their butt kicks against the Seattle Seahawks

Colts Notebook: Offensive line struggles mar Wentz’s first start | Sports | heraldbulletin.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Frank Reich held off on passing judgement against his offensive line Sunday, preferring to review the tape first.

Carson Wentz Had To Show Too Much Toughness In Colts Debut | 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan
INDIANAPOLIS – Hit after hit on Sunday, the oft-injured Carson Wentz kept getting up.

If nothing else on Sunday, Wentz showed the 63,347 inside of Lucas Oil Stadium that his 6-5, 240-pound frame can take a hit.

5 Things Learned: Colts Get Handled In Yet Another Season-Opening Loss | 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan
INDIANAPOLIS – The calendar changes but the trend of the Colts and season opening losses does not.

For an 8th straight season, the Colts lost their Week 1 contest, putting up a pitiful performance in front of the return of fans to Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts vs. Seahawks: Slow start derails Colts in 8th-straight opener loss
The Colts lose eighth consecutive season opener with breakdowns across the entire roster


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‘Got our ass kicked’: Colts’ failures come from unlikely culprits in 28-16 loss to Seahawks – The Athletic
The components this team was supposed to be able to count on — the speedy, turnover-forcing defense, the sturdy O-line — didn’t bring it.

Kravitz: Carson Wentz was good enough Sunday. His Colts teammates were not. – The Athletic
Indy’s new quarterback was under pressure all day, taking 10 hits and three sacks in a loss to the Seahawks.

Colts stars in loss to Seahawks: Big money, little production – The Athletic
Indianapolis has spent plenty extending key players but didn’t get a very good return on investment on Sunday.


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