Defending the Colts, special teams hit it big with INT, blocked punt return for TD
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- December 17, 2022
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2:18 p.m. ET
Stephen Holder ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts scored their second nonoffensive touchdown of the day when safety Julian Blackmon intercepted Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’ wayward pass attempt and returned it for a 17-yard touchdown. The Colts lead the Vikings 30-0.
Cousins aimed at Jalen Reagor on the stopping route, but Cousins threw an inaccurate throw, leaving the ball wide to Reagor’s left. That essentially put it squarely into Blackmon’s chest, allowing for an easy catch.
The Colts gave cousins seizures today. He completed just 6 of his first 12 attempts for 43 yards and was dismissed three times.
CHOOSE SIX. JULIAN BLACKMON ‼️
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 17, 2022
Meanwhile, in the first quarter, the Colts blocked a punt that was plucked from the air by linebacker JoJo Domann, who returned it 24 yards for a touchdown.
Defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo managed to penetrate the line from the inside and stopped punter Ryan Wright’s attempt.
The ball flew up due to the deflection, so that Domann was able to easily catch it on the run.
The Colts have been in desperate need of nonoffensive touchdowns this season given their struggling offense, which ranks 31st.
WE LOVE A SPECIAL TEAM TD.
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 17, 2022
