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Colts Decision to Play It Safe in Overtime Against Chiefs Winds up Proving Costly for Steichen
Steichen said the Colts wanted the last possession and would have gone for a touchdown if the Chiefs showed the right coverage.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts lost 33-30 to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, with head coach Shane Steichen facing scrutiny for electing to kick off and settling for a game-tying field goal.
- Steichen justified his choice to kick off, explaining he preferred knowing exactly what his offense needed to score rather than granting quarterback Patrick Mahomes four downs on every possession.
- Facing fourth-and-8 at the 15-yard line, Steichen kept his offense on the field before telling quarterback Daniel Jones, "If you love it, man, let's go at it. But if it's not the right look... let's kick the field goal here."
- Harrison Butker's 40-yard field goal secured the win for the Kansas City Chiefs, dropping the Indianapolis Colts to 0-2 during a season co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon described as critical.
- The Colts will attempt to end their nine-game losing streak next week against AFC South rival Houston Texans, needing to address defensive lapses in tackling and alignment to avoid a third loss.
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·Indianapolis, United States
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Colts' Shane Steichen Reveals Message To Team After Painful Loss
The Indianapolis Colts were close to escaping Week 2 with a victory. The Kansas City Chiefs had different plans, however. An electrifying Sunday Night Football contest went into overtime and the final was 33-30.
·Las Vegas, United States
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Colts Actually Wanted to Go For It on 4th-and-8 in OT, Everything Steichen Said After Chiefs Loss
Before attempting a game-tying field goal in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen considered going for a game-winning touchdown.
·San Francisco, United States
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