Three Surprises From Colts' Late Defeat vs. Chiefs

Josh Downs' name was called twice on Sunday as he brought in two catches for 10 yards. Downs was coming off a one-catch performance against the Atlanta Falcons, meaning he's only caught three total passes in the Colts' last two games.

Before the game, I predicted Downs to have a bounce-back performance. I expected the Chiefs would bring the pressure, which would force Daniel Jones to get the ball out early to players with quick separation, like Downs.

Instead, Downs played only 22 offensive snaps. Downs was on the field less than Mo Alie-Cox, who played 25 total snaps.

If the Colts are ever going to adjust to the pressure that teams have been sending ever since the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Downs is the clear answer.

2. Zero Sacks Allowed, But Lots of Pressures

For the third time this season, the Colts allowed zero sacks. The problem is, Jones was pressured on over 40% of his dropbacks.

Jones started the game 14-of-16, but ended 5-of-15. When it mattered most, the Chiefs sent the dogs after the quarterback, and the offensive line wasn't able to hold them back for long. The Colts failed to convert any of their third downs in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading to a slow-burning loss.

Earlier this season, Jones had played terrifically against the blitz. That hasn't been the case over the past few weeks. He completed under 50% of his passes under pressure against Kansas City, throwing one touchdown inside the 5-yard line to Michael Pittman Jr.

3. Germaine Pratt

I'll end it with a pleasant surprise. Germaine Pratt was the life of the defense, and in the second half, it seemed he was one of the only players making plays, at least against the run.

The Chiefs were shredding the Colts' defense over the middle, but when they gave it to Kareem Hunt, Pratt was always there. He finished with a team-high 20 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a pass defended.

Pratt played like a man reborn in Kansas City. If the Colts can get that version of him for the rest of the season, the defense should be in safe hands.