The Indianapolis Colts couldn’t have drawn up a better scenario in their Week 12 clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Possessing a 20-17 lead, the Colts had the ball at midfield with just under six minutes remaining. While a touchdown would have effectively iced the game, all the Colts needed was a first down to move into field goal range and extend their lead to six. And even if they weren’t able to move in field goal range, the Colts could have given the ball to all-world running back Jonathan Taylor three times, bled the clock down and pinned the Chiefs deep in their own territory.

Rather than feed their MVP candidate the rock, the Colts began their drive with two straight incompletions. A short pass to Michael Pittman brought up fourth down and a punt.

Though the Chiefs beg

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