Quick thoughts on the Colts - Texans game

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

Scrambling QBs break this defense down. Defensive line either plays contain and tries to keep Watson in the pocket, which slows the pass rush down a lot, or they pass rush best they can and that opens running lanes for Watson.

If they keep a spy in then it opens a hole in coverage. If they blitz it improves pass rush but opens a hole again. Have to pick your poison.

Really it just exposes our lack of a dominant pass rusher. We need a guy on the outside that can win regularly. It might be the last piece of this defense. Pass rush right now is a team effort.

They're still getting it done against Watson, I think the Colts had 10 total sacks in 2 games against a good Texans OL that includes an elite LT in Laremy Tunsil. I agree that the Colts could use an elite pass rushing DE, but they're getting production out of what they have now.