The Colts took the challenge and ran with it
The Colts’ 23 first-half runs were the most before halftime since 1991. They haven’t had a run-pass discrepancy as big as this (17 more runs) since 2006. The 160 rushing yards were their most since 2007. The Colts’ 43 rush attempts were the most in a game since Manning joined the team in 1998.
Brown has had trouble gaining the coaches’ confidence as a pass blocker. Either the second-year back gained confidence there or they were willing to put him in more when they knew they’d run — or most likely both. He set career highs in carries and yards.
“I thought Donald and Joe really ran smart, ran hard,” Manning said.
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