Colts take down Cardinals in second preseason game
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Colts beat the Cardinals 21-13 in their second preseason game. The Colts are now 1-1 in preseason games.
The Colts did not play their starters in the game, except for a couple in the defensive secondary.
Tyler Goodson put together another good game, finding the end zone for the second time in the preseason.
“It’s definitely a confidence booster, not just for me, but also for the guys up front blocking for me and for this team,” Goodson said.
Goodson had six carries for 35 yards and the touchdown. Zavier Scott led the Colts in rushing yards with 55 on 11 carries. He also had a touchdown.
Overall, the Colts were great on the ground. They stacked up 166 yards at good efficiency, averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
The Colts leading passer was Jason Bean, who completed seven of his nine passes for 94 yards and one interception. He had a rushing touchdown as well.
The Colts leading receiver was Laquon Treadwell, who had seven catches for 72 yards.
Typically reliable kicker Matt Gay missed two field goals to bring him to three missed field goals. On Saturday against the Cardinals, he missed a 53 yard field goal and a 44 yard field goal, both of which were in the fourth quarter.
“I feel really good,” Gay said. “I feel like the ball is coming off my foot really well.”
Gay added that he just has to be better, especially moving forward towards Week One of the season.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen did not seem concerned with his kicker after the game.
“He’s a pro,” Steichen said. “I think it’s going to be just fine. We’ll be fine there.”
Rigoberto Sanchez is normally the holder for Gay for field goals, but he was not at the game tonight. Sanchez and his wife welcomed a baby girl earlier in the day, and were together at the hospital.
“Congrats to him and his family,” Gay said. “Wishing them well and hopefully everyone is healthy.”
Spencer Shrader, the Colts backup kicker, filled in for Sanchez holding kicks. Gay said that Shrader had never held kicks in a game before, and did a great job filling in on short notice.
Up next, the Colts will have a joint practice with the Bengals in Cincinnati on Tuesday.
They close their preseason schedule on Thursday against the Bengals in Cincinnati. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.