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Colts will be down a key defender

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...n/69720162007/

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts had a challenge this week in defending superstar receiver Justin Jefferson and the high-octane Vikings passing attack. They'll have to do it without one of their most established defensive backs.

Indianapolis has ruled Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II out for Saturday's 1 p.m. game at Minnesota. Moore II will miss a second straight game that had him on a scooter prior to the bye week.

The Colts have also ruled out wide receiver Michael Strachan, who is in the concussion protocol. Cornerback Brandon Facyson is working through an illness and is doubtful for the game.

The Colts are 4-8-1 but not officially eliminated from the playoffs yet, as the Titans lead the AFC South at 7-6. But that fate could be sealed this weekend if the Colts can't beat the Vikings, who are 10-3 but have thrived off winning close games all season.

Indianapolis will try to fight it off by containing Jefferson, who leads the NFL with 1,500 receiving yards and is fresh off an 11-catch, 223-yard game against the Lions. With Moore II out, the Colts will look to do it with Stephon Gilmore and Isaiah Rodgers II and possibly Facyson at the outside cornerback spots. They could deploy more three-safety sets with Julian Blackmon and Rodney Thomas II on the field together to make up for Moore II's absence.

"When you look at how explosive they are as an offense, they can do it a number of different ways whether it’s Jefferson, whether it’s (Dalvin) Cook, whether it’s (T.J.) Hockenson, (Adam) Thielen – you just keep going," Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday said. "They’re going to find ways to move the ball, put up a bunch of points. You just try to keep the lid on it, not give up explosive plays, make them sustain drives. But yeah, it’s a heck of a challenge for our defense.”

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 254121)

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...n/69720162007/

Kenny hasn't played like a Pro Bowler this season, not sure how much this really hurts?

Definitely not a key defender

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Originally Posted by CletusPyle (Post 254125)

Kenny hasn't played like a Pro Bowler this season, not sure how much this really hurts?

He is 3rd in tackles.

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 254132)

He is 3rd in tackles.

Because he lets everyone catch the ball!:D

Kenny knows what's up so he has been coasting and getting paid. But if he's injured, he's injured.

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 254132)

He is 3rd in tackles.

Probably leads the league in giving up first downs.

Overrated stat tackles are......

Yea ever since Renfrow toasted him he hasn’t been the same, then we bring in Bradley and Gilmore and he’s acted like a lil bitch ever since so fuck him. Sit out the rest of the year and go join Flus in Chicago pussy boy

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Originally Posted by CletusPyle (Post 254141)

Because he lets everyone catch the ball!:D

Yeah, a pass rush would help